Chicago
College
of Osteopathic
Medicine of
Midwestern
University
555 31st Street
Downers Grove,
IL
60515
Toll Free:
(800) 458-6253
Phone:
(630)
515-7200
Fax: (630) 971-6086
E-mail:
admissil@midwestern.edu
Website:
Description
The Chicago College of
Osteopathic Medicine is one of the most respected medical schools in the
nation and offers the continuum of medical
training, from our
rigorous basic science course-work to top clinical rotation opportunities
and competitive postdoctoral specialty programs. Our academic community
provides a friendly, family atmosphere with modern facilities designed with
students’ needs in mind.
Mission
Statement
Chicago College of
Osteopathic Medicine educates osteopathic physicians to provide quality
compassionate care; promotes the practice of osteopathic medicine, lifelong
learning, research and service.
CCOM Values: The Achievement of
Educational Excellence Through: Leadership, Teamwork, Commitment, Integrity,
Professionalism, Diversity, Osteopathic Philosophy.
Setting:
Downers Grove,
Illinois;
Suburban, 25
miles west of
Chicago
Date
Founded: 1900; Private
Accreditation
The Chicago College of
Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) of Midwestern University (MWU) is accredited by
the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA); MWU is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools.
Institutional Affiliation
Midwestern University
2009-2010 Enrollment
Total medical school enrollment:
722
Total male: 370
Total female: 352
First-year enrollment:
201
First-year male:
110
First-year female:
91
Total enrollment
affiliate institutions: 4,137
Curricular Offerings
Rigorous basic science
courses with emphasis on case discussions, clinical correlates, and
problem-based learning. Early clinical exposure through simulated patients
and volunteer experi-ences. Top clinical rotations at major metropoli-tan
health centers throughout the Chicagoland area,
Northwest Indiana,
the
Midwest
region and across the country.
Combined Degree Programs
Baccalaureate/DO:
No
DO/MA: No
DO/MS:
Yes
CCOM students can earn a
dual degree through the
College
of Health Sciences Biomedical Sciences
program. Entrance into the dual degree
program is competitive.
www.midwestern.edu
DO/MPH:
No
DO/MBA:
No
DO/JD:
No
DO/PhD:
No
Additional Program(s):
No
Special Programs
International Medicine Programs:
No
Preparatory Programs
Post baccalaureate
program: Yes
Dates: 9-7-2010
Tuition:
$25,602
Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s
degree and 2.75
minimum overall GPA are
required.
Program Details:
Midwestern University
offers a
Master of
Science degree in Biomedical Sciences. The Biomedical Sciences program is
designed as a full-time, graduate-level program that provides students with
the knowledge, skills and expertise to pursue careers in a variety of
biomedical profes-sions. Successful completion of the program may also
enhance a student’s candidacy for admission to post baccalaureate
professional schools.
www.midwestern.edu
Summer program(s):
No
Facilities
•
Littlejohn Hall provides a
state-of-the-art auditorium and lecture rooms as well as a comprehensive
medical library with group and individual study spaces.
•
Alumni Hall features
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Laboratory classrooms and the
beautiful Hyde Atrium for
student gatherings and special events.
•
Prabhu Hall houses the
anatomy cadaver labo-ratory, classrooms and science labs for faculty and
students.
•
Centennial Hall provides
additional lecture halls and classrooms.
•
The Commons offers a large
computer center, the campus dining hall, a coffee bar and stu-dent
recreation/lounge areas.
•
Recreation/Wellness Hall
is the newest addi-tion to the campus featuring the on-campus
health/wellness center as well as a modern gymnasium, aerobic/dance room,
handball/ racquetball courts, strength training room, craft room and music
room.
•
Haspel/Hambrick Hall
houses the Deans’ Offices, the Office of Admissions, the Office of Student
Financial Services and several other administrative offices.
Residence
Midwestern University
provides several housing options to meet the needs of today’s medical
students.
•
Redwoods Hall: A modern
student residence facility features both single- and double-occupancy
residence hall rooms with either private bathrooms or bathrooms shared by no
more than two students; air conditioning; wiring for internet and cable TV;
wall-to-wall carpeting; and built-in closets, dressers, desks and wardrobes.
The Hall features a large com-muter lounge as well as the Perrin Interfaith
Chapel.
•
Pines Apartments: The
Pines apartments are tucked away between two groves of trees, providing both
the convenience of on-campus living and the privacy of an apartment. Each of
the 48 apartments offers living space of 500 square feet; Internet wiring;
cable TV; kitchen-ette with stove and refrigerator; and central air
conditioning and heating units.
•
Traditional Residence
Halls: The Traditional Residence Halls comprise six buildings— Aspen Hall,
Birch Hall, Chestnut Hall, Dogwood Hall, Elm Hall, and Forest Lodge, nestled
in the wooded section of campus. These units feature single-occupancy rooms;
living space of 224 square feet; a shared bath-room; Internet wiring; cable
TV; wall-to-wall carpeting; beds; and built-in closets, dressers and desks.
Application Information
Primary application
service: AACOMAS
Earliest filing date:
Opening date of AACOMAS
Latest filing date:*
1-1-2011
*For best consideration,
applicants should submit their AACOMAS application at least four weeks prior
to this school’s latest filing date.
Academic year/orientation for first-year students start date: 8-8-2011
International students (non-US citizens or temporary residents) eligible:
Yes
Midwestern University
requires that in order to conclude the matriculation process, a non-U.S.
citizen/nonpermanent resident must provide documentation verifying that
sufficient funds have been deposited in a U.S. bank to cover all expenses
(tuition fees and living) while attend-ing the university. Additional
requirements are posted at
http://www.midwestern.edu/
Programs_and_Admission/IL_Osteopathic_
Medicine/AdmissionApply.html#international
Supplemental Application Supplemental
application required: Yes
Sent to: Screened Applicants
Supplemental
application will be emailed to all academically eligible applicants who
meet the minimum overall
and science GPA
requirements.
Supplemental Application Fee: $50
Fee waiver available: Yes
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver
Supplemental app. earliest filing date:
7-1-2010
Supplemental app. latest filing date:
3-1-2011 Supplemental Application Requirements
Minimum science and total
GPA of 2.75.
Supplemental application: Two letters of
recom-mendation; one must be from a physician, strongly recommend a DO, and
the other must be from a premedical advisory committee or science faculty
member who has taught the applicant.
MCAT Oldest MCAT considered:
1-1-2008
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: No
Send
Letters of Recommendation by: Virtual Evals: Yes
Interfolio: Yes
Paper: Yes
Regular Acceptance Notice Applicants will be requested to submit
necessary
matriculation documents, including a deposit,
according to the following
AACOMAS traffic guideline
schedule:
•
Those
accepted prior to November 15 will have
until December
14
•
Those
accepted between November 15 and January 14 will have 30 days
•
Those
accepted between January 15 and May 14 will have 14 days
•
Those
accepted after May 15 may be asked for
an immediate
deposit
•
Earliest acceptance date:
10-1-2010
•
Latest acceptance date:
Until class is filled
•
Maximum time for
applicant to accept offer: CCOM follows the AACOMAS traffic guidelines.
•
Requests for deferred
entrance considered: Yes
Early
Decision Program (EDP) CCOM does not have EDP for
notifying candi-dates on early admissions.
COM
interview format Invited candidates meet
with members of a three-person interview panel selected from a volunteer
group of clinicians, administrators, basic science faculty members and
current students for a 30-45 minute interview. Panel members question each
applicant about his/ her academic, personal and health care pre-paredness
for medical school. The on-campus interview process typically begins in
September and ends in April.
First-Year Class Matriculants’ Selection Factors The Chicago College of
Osteopathic Medicine considers for admission those students who possess the
academic, professional and personal qualities necessary to become exemplary
os-teopathic physicians. Accepted students must
meet all of the admissions
requirements as listed on our website at www.midwestern.edu. CCOM uses a
rolling admissions process in which appli-cations are reviewed and interview
decisions are made at regular intervals during the admissions cycle. To be
competitive within this process, ap-plicants are strongly encouraged to
apply early in the admissions cycle.
First-Year Class Matriculants’ Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
Percentages are based on self-reported data
and
therefore may not equal
100%.
American Indian or
Alaska
Native: 0%
Asian: 27%
Black or African American: 1%
Hispanic/Latino: 1%
White: 65%
Pacific Islander:
0%
First-Year Class Matriculants with: Science Majors: 70%
Non-Science Majors: 30%
Baccalaureate degree: 85%
Graduate degree(s): 15%
Premedical Coursework
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Req. |
Rec. |
Lab |
Sem. Hrs
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Biology/Zoology
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X
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X
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8
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Biochemistry
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X
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Molecular
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Biology
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X
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Genetics
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X
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Inorganic
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Chemistry
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X
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X
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8
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Organic
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Chemistry
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X
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X
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8
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Physics
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X
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X
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8
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