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Gaining admission to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia) is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of null and an average MCAT score of 505.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia) applicants:

Average GPA: null

Average MCAT: 505

Competitiveness: Moderately Competitive

Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.

💸 TUITION

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia) is below.

In-State Tuition: $NaN

Out-of-State Tuition: $NaN

For more information about tuition at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia), visit the following link: https://www.pcom.edu/about/departments/financial-aid/costs-of-attendance/

😀 FRIENDLINESS

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia) below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Neutral

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Neutral

✈️ INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian: No

Accepts International: No

International Friendliness: Neutral

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

⭐️ MISSION STATEMENT

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia):

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia) Mission Statement:

Educating health professionals to care for the whole person and advance the health of diverse communities.

For more information on the mission statement for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia), visit the following link: https://www.pcom.edu/about/mission-statement.html

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia) does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®: No

AAMC PREview™: No

📅 DATES, DEADLINES, AND FEES

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:

Secondary Application Deadline: March 1

Secondary Application Deadline: $75

Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start: Mid September

Interview Cycle End: March

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📚 PREREQUISITE COURSES

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia) below:

Interpreting Semester Hours

Typically,

3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters

4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit

6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters

8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

⚙️ PHYSICS

Semester Hours:

Lab?

Required

🧪 CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://www.pcom.edu/do/apply.html

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia) below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):

MD+MPH (Public Health):

MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):

MD+JD (Law):

MD+MA (Master of Arts):

MD+MS (Master of Science):

📲 CONTACT INFORMATION

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia) below:

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📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia).

PCOM recognizes and affirms the dignity of all members of the PCOM community. Do you self-identify as part of the LGBTQIA community? If yes, please use this space to specify your identity within the LGBTQIA community, if you wish. (200 characters, optional)

Have you ever participated in a PCOM-sponsored program for undergraduate, high school or middle school students interested in medicine/health sciences? (Yes/No). If yes, the following questions are required:

a) Please briefly describe the program. (If possible, include program title, dates attended, grade, etc.) (500 characters)

b) How did this experience influence your journey toward a career in Osteopathic Medicine? (500 characters)

Have you previously applied to any of PCOM's academic programs at any of our locations? (Yes/No). If yes, the following questions are required:

a) If you attend or have previously attended any of PCOM's academic programs at any of our locations, please list below the campus, program and terms of enrollment. (500 characters)

b) Please tell us what you have done since the submission of your last application that improves your candidacy to our DO program(s). (1500 characters)

Use this space if you'd like to address any identified deficiencies in your application. (700 characters)

If you selected to be considered for the Philadelphia location of PCOM, please respond to the following question: What one aspect of the PCOM campus community resonates with your personality and values? (2000 characters)

If you selected to be considered for the South Georgia location of PCOM, please respond to the following question: What one aspect of the PCOM South Georgia campus community resonates with your personality and values? (2000 characters)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia).

How would you handle a difficult coworker or underperforming team member?

Which medical specialty are you interested in?

Why do you want to become a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine?

Can you give us an overview of your research experience?

What are your studying techniques?

How do you believe you would contribute to PCOM-GA as a student and after graduation?

Can you briefly describe your undergraduate experience?

Do you see yourself practicing medicine in a small town or a major city?

How did you learn about osteopathic medicine and PCOM?

Do you have a backup plan if you don't gain admission to medical school?

Why do you specifically want to pursue osteopathic medicine?

Why do you believe you would make a good doctor and not another healthcare professional?

What distinguishes PCOM-GA from other medical schools?

How do you interpret the term "holistic care" in medicine?

Discuss your experience with undergraduate research.

What do you believe are the future important issues in medicine?

Who do you believe is responsible for the opioid epidemic?

What are your hobbies and interests outside of academics?

What impact do you hope to make in the field of medicine?

What do you think are the responsibilities of a physician in society?

Is there anything specific you want the admissions committee to know about you?

How would you explain the concept of DNA to a child?

What sets you apart from other applicants and why should PCOM accept you?

What do you do for leisure or relaxation?

Why are you interested in medicine as a career?

Can you provide a summary of your background and qualifications?

How would you respond if you had a difficult semester in medical school?

Describe your leadership experiences and qualities.

Why do you want to pursue medicine as a career?

Tell us about yourself and your goals in becoming a physician.

Do you have any questions about our school or program?

How do you handle problem-solving situations?

What questions do you have for us, the interviewers?

How would you describe the principles of osteopathy?

What are your thoughts on the legalization of marijuana?

Describe a time when you faced failure and what you learned from it.

If you didn't get into medical school, what alternative path would you pursue?

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