Considering Medical School?
Prepare for Medical School
This timeline and the links below will help you determine what you need to do to prepare for medical school.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Learn about financial assistance programs & scholarships available to osteopathic medical students.
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Choose DO Explorer
Discover the med school that's right for you! Use our database to filter by location, tuition, deadlines and more.
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Admissions Requirements
Find out what admissions committees and interviewers are looking for in a prospective medical student.
Schedule a Virtual Information Session
Learn more about osteopathic medicine and the AACOMAS application process.
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WesternU COMP-Northwest: Medical School Curriculum & RotationsSeptember 15, 2025 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Our monthly Zoom Information Sessions, hosted online by the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest (COMP-Northwest | Lebanon, OR), are designed to help you get started on your path to medical school.
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Burrell COM Admissions Information SessionSeptember 17, 2025 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Join a member of our Admissions team and a current student for an overview of Burrell College and our admissions process. This presentation will cover information for both our campuses in New Mexico and Florida.
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MSUCOM Prospective DO/PhD WebinarSeptember 22, 2025 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Join us to learn more about the DO-PhD Physician Scientist Training Program at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM).
See What's Happening at U.S. Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine!
Explore the diverse and enriching campus life experiences available across our medical schools. Check out Campus Roundup, AACOM's exclusive weekly column highlighting current DO student and college activities.
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Pre-Health Advisors
Find the tools and resources you need to help your students get into the college of osteopathic medicine of their choice.
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Interested in Primary Care? This Scholarship Is for You!October 18, 2023
As an osteopathic medical student intending to apply to Family Medicine, I am beyond grateful to participate in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program, and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to work in primary care.
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Bridging the East and West Through Osteopathic MedicineAugust 09, 2023
Sandra Kumwong, second-year osteopathic medical student, shares how she realized choosing DO was right for her, blending her background and values.
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My Suggestion to Pre-Med Students: Tell Your StoryFebruary 01, 2023
We spoke with Dr. Campbell about his reasons for choosing DO and asked him to share his words of wisdom to help future physicians as they begin the strenuous medical school application process.