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Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine OU-COM
Office of Admissions
102 Grosvenor Hall
Athens, Ohio 45701
Toll Free: (800) 345-1560
Phone: (740) 593-4313 Fax: 740-593-2256
E-mail: admissions@oucom.ohiou.edu

Description

The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine is a nationally recognized leader in the education of osteopathic primary care physicians. OU-COM was created in 1975 to help alleviate the state’s growing shortage of family physicians and to train doctors for chronically underserved areas. OU-COM meets this mandate through the use of progressive cur-ricula and the Centers for Osteopathic Research and Education, one of the nation’s strongest Osteopathic Postgraduate Training Institutions.

Mission
Statement
Innovative learning, focused research and com-passionate care for Ohio and beyond. Integral to this mission, the OU-COM community commits itself to: provide a clinically integrated, learning-centered osteopathic medical education con-tinuum for students, interns, residents and fellows; generate and disseminate new knowledge and understanding through research and scholarly ac-tivities; embrace diversity and public service; em-phasize primary care and improve the well-being of underserved populations; and serve the health needs of people within the Appalachian region.
Setting: Athens, Ohio; Rural
Date Founded: 1975; Public
Accreditation
The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Institutional Affiliation
Ohio University
Enrollment 2009-2010
Total medical school enrollment: 463 Total male: 215
Total female: 248 First-year enrollment: 120 First-year male: 55 First-year female: 65
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 21,054
Curricular Offerings
Osteopathic Clinical Anatomy Immersion allows all entering students to begin their training together in a gross anatomy and osteopathic manipulative medicine “immersion” setting for roughly four weeks prior to Labor Day. After Labor Day, students will divide into one of two curricular tracks. Clinical Presentation Continuum (CPC) uses clinical presentations to direct student learning using a
list of specific faculty-identified objectives. Patient Centered Continuum (PCC) is a problem-based approach that uses patient cases to emphasize the development of problem-solving skills and student-directed learning. Centers for Osteopathic Research and Education (CORE) system offers a structured continuum approach to medical education that begins in the classroom and continues through clinical rotations, internships and residency.

Combined Degree Programs


Baccalaureate/DO:
No DO/MA: Yes
OU-COM and Ohio University provide the oppor-tunity to combine your medical education with many MA degree offerings. www.oucom.ohiou.
edu/Admissions/dual-degree-do-masters.htm
DO/MS: Yes
OU-COM and Ohio University provide the op-portunity to combine your medical education with many MS offerings. www.oucom.ohiou.
edu/Admissions/dual-degree-do-masters.htm
DO/MPH: Yes
OU-COM and Ohio University provide the op-portunity to complement your medical educa-tion with the Masters of Public Health degree. www.oucom.ohiou.edu/Admissions/dual-
degree-do-masters.htm
DO/MBA: Yes
OU-COM and Ohio University provide the oppor-tunity to complement your medical education with the Masters of Business Administration degree. www.oucom.ohiou.edu/Admissions/dual-
degree-do-masters.htm
DO/JD: No
DO/PhD: Yes
OU-COM and Ohio University provide the op-portunity to complement your medical educa-tion with a PhD in biomedical sciences. www. oucom.ohiou.edu/dual-degree-do-phd.htm
Special Programs
•    Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
 
•    Fellowship in Family Medicine. The Family Medicine Fellowship program adds an


additional year and is focused on teaching, research and community service.
•    Fellowship in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). The OMM Fellowship adds an ad-ditional year and is focused on teaching, research and community experience.
 
•     International Medicine Programs: OU-COM has a wealth of international and global experiences that promote personal and professional growth. www.oucom.ohiou.edu/international
Preparatory Programs
Post baccalaureate program: Yes
Dates: 9-9-2010
Tuition: None
Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: Candidates must have been interviewed and unsuccessful in gaining admission. Admission to the PB program
is by invitation only.
Program Details: An academic year that includes upper level and graduate level biological sciences along with other coursework relevant to the practice of medicine. www.oucom.ohiou.edu/
coe-mm/post-bac.htm
Summer program(s): Yes
Dates: 6-13-2011 through 7-21-2011
Tuition: None
Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: Strong natural science background and research inter-
ests, with preference given to rising seniors.
Program Details: The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURF) is an seven-week program that is research specific. An outstanding opportunity to work with OU-COM biomedical science faculty, with the potential for a guaranteed interview for admission to
the medical school. www.oucom.ohiou.edu/
Admissions/surfprog.htm
Dates: 6-13-2011 through 7-25-2011
Tuition: None
Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: A minimum of one year of biology and chemistry. Preference
is given to rising seniors.
Program Details: The Summer Scholars Program is a six-week program that provides an experience that replicates the first year of medical school. An outstanding opportunity to learn from OU-COM
faculty and students with the potential for a guaran-teed interview for admission to the medical school. www.oucom.ohiou.edu/SummerScholars
Facilities
•    OU-COM provides a wireless campus with streaming video of all osteopathic manipula-tive medicine lectures and MP3 versions of Clinical Presentation Continuum lectures.
 
•    A personal response system and Blackboard web environment.
 
•    The Learning Resource Center is dedicated to the needs of both CPC and PCC curricula.
 
•    OhioLINK, a statewide library consortium, offers access to more than 44.8 million vol-umes and over 100 research data bases.
 
•    Small group meeting rooms equipped with plasma screens and multimedia capabilities.
 
•    University Medical Associates clinic, 28


affiliated teaching hospitals and hundreds of adjunct faculty and preceptors statewide afford comprehensive training opportunities.
Residence
The university has housing opportunities and assists students with web-based local listings.
Application Information
Primary application service: AACOMAS
Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
Latest filing date:* 2-1-2011
*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: 7-26-2011
International students (non-US citizens or temporary residents) eligible: No
Supplemental Application
Supplemental application required: Yes
Sent to: Screened Applicants
Supplemental Application Fee: $40 Fee waiver available: Yes
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 7-1-2010 Supplemental app. latest filing date: 3-15-2011

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: 7-21-2010
 
•    Latest acceptance date: 4-21-2011
 
•     Maximum time for applicant to accept offer:
 
AACOMAS traffic guidelines
 
•     Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes
Early Decision Program (EDP)
OU-COM does not have EDP for notifying candi-dates on early admissions.

be considered. In addition to strong academics, applicants should have numerous experiences that reflect maturity, service, clinical experience and exposure and a commitment to personal and professional growth. Attributes integral to a successful candidate include strong moral character, professional behavior and a commit-ment to integrity and compassionate care. Early
submission of the AACOMAS application and all supporting secondary documents is strongly en-couraged and is beneficial in the rolling admis-sions process. OU-COM does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability.
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: 2% Asian: 12%
Black or African American: 12% Hispanic/Latino: 4%
White: 72%
Pacific Islander: (grouped with Asian)
First-Year Class Matriculants with:


Supplemental Application Requirements
Minimum two letters of recommendation from natural science faculty who have taught the student, i.e., biology, chemistry, physics faculty or a pre-med committee letter.
MCAT
Oldest MCAT considered: 2008
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes
Additional Comments: January 2011 scores ac-cepted if prior current scores on file.

COM Interview Format
Three one-on-one 30 minute interviews with members of the Selection Committee. Regional interviews are not available.
First-Year Class Matriculants’ Selection Factors
Applicants to OU-COM must be U.S. citizens or hold a permanent visa. We welcome candidates from any major with the understanding that all prerequisites must be complete prior to matricu-lation. Most candidates have their bachelor’s degree, with many having advanced degrees. Candidates with three years of outstanding aca-demic work and related experiences may also

Science Majors: 81%
Non-Science Majors: 19%
Baccalaureate degree: 100%
Graduate degree(s): 11%

Premedical Coursework

Science

 

 

 

 

Course

Req.

Rec.

Lab

Sem. Hrs

Biology/Zoology

X

 

 

8

Biochemistry

 

X

 

 

Molecular

 

 

 

 

Biology

 

X

 

 

Genetics

 

X

 

 

Inorganic

 

 

 

 


Financial Information

Tuition and Fees                                         Deposit

 

Chemistry

X

X

8

Organic

 

 

 

Chemistry

X

X

8


Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change.

Resident tuition:

 

$25,317

Non-Resident tuition:

 

$36,601

Supplemental Application fee:

$50

Resident fees:

 

$2,427

Non-Resident fees:

 

$2,427

Health Insurance:

$1,184 (Can be waived)

Fees Include:

Student Services

X

Technology

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Lab

X

Microscope Rental

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Computer

X

Health Service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student Activities

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Estimated Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $10,071 Average 2008 graduate indebtedness: $143,771

Applicants should submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above.
Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $100
If deposit dependent on residency status:
Deposit (resident): $100 Deposit (non-resident): $100
Deposit due: AACOMAS traffic guidelines
Additional Deposit: $500 Second deposit due 5-15-2011
Applied to tuition: Yes Deposit refundable: No
Financial Aid
Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 98% Scholarships: Yes
Average scholarship/grant: $2,500


 

Physics

X

 

X

8

Non-Science

 

 

 

 

Course

Req.

Rec.

Lab

Sem. Hrs

College

 

 

 

 

English

X

 

 

6

Behavioral

 

 

 

 

Sciences

X

 

 

6

Humanities

 

 

 

 

Math/Statistics

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 


Additional Coursework: Additional upper level biological sciences are recommended to broad-en one’s exposure to coursework that may be experienced in the medical school curriculum.


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