DO ADMISSIONS
Prerequisite Requirements and Recommendations To be considered for our program, we recommend that you complete the required undergraduate and/or graduate courses. While it is not mandatory to have finished all required courses at the time of application or interview, they must be successfully completed and reflected on your transcripts before matriculation.
Semester Hours
Science Courses
Required Recommended Lab
X X X X X
X
8 3 8 8 8 4 4
Biology/Zoology
Biochemistry
X X X
Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry
Physics Anatomy
X X X X
Physiology
Molecular Biology
Early Decision Program In order to identify highly qualified students who have indicated MU-WCOM as their first-choice medical school, we have reserved 10 spots in the incoming DO cohort for our Early Decision Program (EDP). • If you apply to our COM through the EDP, you are prohibited from applying to other medical schools until you’ve been notified by us about your admission decision. • If you are accepted into our EDP, you are expected to matriculate to Marian University and will have
Genetics
Non-Science Courses College English
Semester Hours
Required Recommended Lab
X X
6 6
Behavioral Sciences
two weeks after the date of your admission to pay your admission deposits. • If you are not accepted, you are automatically considered for regular admission.
X X
Humanities
Math/Statistics
Minimum Academic Requirements • Candidates must earn a baccalaureate degree prior to matriculation.
DO Application Process When you’ve decided that MU-WCOM’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program is right for you, take the next step and apply for admission.
Check application status via the applicant portal and continue to check email for interview decision
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• Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for admission. • Applicants must submit scores from the MCAT. The minimum MCAT score accepted is 494. MCAT must be taken within three years of matriculation year. (We do not accept MCAT scores taken during anticipated matriculation year.) Letters of Recommendation
Schedule and prepare for interview.
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Submit a primary application. Instructions can be found on the AACOM Application Service (AACOMAS) website at aacom.org . If you have a planned MCAT date, include it in the AACOMAS application. Primary applications are screened for minimum academic requirements, prior to an invitation to complete a supplemental application. Our preferred method of submitting letters of recommendation is through AACOMAS, but letters may be sent via Interfolio or Virtual Evals, after receiving a supplemental application invitation. Submit completed supplemental application with fee via the MU-WCOM application portal.
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Interview. MU-WCOM uses a traditional interview format.
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At least three letters of recommendation are required from individuals who know you professionally and can speak to qualities such as your character, work ethic, academic background, scientific ability, empathy, compassion, resilience, emotional intelligence, commitment, and understanding of the healthcare field. With these criteria in mind, here are some examples of potential letter writers: • A pre-health committee • Academic advisor • Science faculty member • Non-science faculty member • Physician • H ealthcare supervisor • Principal investigator Candidates who may not have the ability to submit letters from any/all of the above sources should select letter writers who know them well.
Wait for admissions committee decision. All decisions are communicated to students
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Prepare for matriculation.
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Visit marian.edu/medicalschool for a complete list of admission requirements.
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