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College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Northwest)

Lebanon, OR Class Size: 107
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Gaining admission to College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Northwest) is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.62 and an average MCAT score of 507.

Statistics

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

Average GPA:
3.62
Average MCAT:
507
Competitiveness:
Moderately Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.
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Tuition

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

In-State Tuition:
$57865
Out-of-State Tuition:
$57865

For more information about tuition at College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Northwest), visit the following link: https://www.westernu.edu/financial/student-budgets/do-oregon/

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 College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Northwest) 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 College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Northwest):

College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Northwest) Mission Statement:
he Mission of the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) is to prepare students to become technically competent, culturally sensitive, professional and compassionate physicians who are prepared for graduate medical education, who are lifelong learners and will serve society by providing comprehensive

For more information on the mission statement for College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Northwest), visit the following link: https://www.westernu.edu/osteopathic/about/

Situational Judgement Tests

College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Northwest) 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 15
Secondary Application Fee:
$100
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.

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Interview Cycle Start:
September
Interview Cycle End:
Feburary
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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 College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Northwest) 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:
8
Lab?
Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
8
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
8
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

Biochemistry recommended.

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
8
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

Molecular Biology, Genetics, Behavioral Sciences, Humanities

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://www.westernu.edu/osteopathic/programs/doctor-of-osteopathic-medicine/requirements/#accordion-2-button

Special Programs

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

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Secondary Application Essay Prompts

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

Describe personal experiences that have shaped your desire to attend an osteopathic medical school that focuses on addressing rural and/or medically underserved populations and diversity, equity, and inclusion in health care. (One page)

Interview Questions

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

What is your response to an ethical-based hypothetical scenario?
Why are you interested in medicine?
Where do you envision Osteopathy in 10 years?
Define leadership and discuss its significance.
How would you contribute to the diversity of our school?
What challenges do you anticipate in medical school?
What is the most recent book you read?
When have you advocated for someone on an individual level?
What would you do if you saw your friend cheating during an exam?
How do you deal with your weaknesses?
Explain a mistake you have made and how you would handle it now.
Define diversity and explain its importance to you.
Describe a time when you advocated for a cause or issue.
How are you prepared for the rigors of medical school?
How do you handle providing care to patients while facing personal challenges?
Discuss a time when you overcame a struggle and the lessons/strengths you gained.
At what point did you know you wanted to become a doctor?
How does education factor into your family values?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Describe a mistake you have made and how you handled it.
Describe a time when you advocated for someone.
How do you handle your strengths and weaknesses?
What does accountability mean to you?
Why did you choose WesternU over MD schools?
How does affordability play into your perspective on healthcare?
What is your experience with Osteopathic medicine?
Describe a difficult life experience you have faced.
What do you do for fun outside of school?
How would you handle a situation where a patient calls you out for providing inadequate care?
What qualities do you hope your future patients would use to describe you?
Do you have any questions for us?
How would you confront a teammate who does not take responsibility in a group project?
Why are you interested in Osteopathic Medicine?
Discuss a time when you experienced both happiness and unhappiness in your life.
What does service mean to you?
What is your perspective on the Affordable Care Act?
Tell us about your experience with diversity.
Why are you interested in WesternU/COMP-NW?
How would you tell the President to fix the healthcare system?
How can WesternU help you achieve your goals?