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.
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PCOM DO Open HouseNovember 5, 2025 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
During this event you’ll experience hands-on OMM demonstrations, gather resources to support your student journey, and hear valuable insights from our Admissions team. You’ll take a guided campus tour and get a glimpse of student life, then you’ll hear from our dedicated faculty and students during interactive panel discussions. We look forward to seeing you on campus!
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AACOM PRESENTS: Financing Your Medical EducationNovember 6, 2025 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Join AACOM for an informative webinar on how to finance your medical education. Presenters will discuss scholarship, loan, and repayment options available to support your journey to becoming a physician.
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Edward Via COM Fall Open HouseNovember 8, 2025 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Join us for our Fall Open House! You'll see our state-of-the-art facilities including our simulation center and anatomy lab, as well as interact with current faculty, students, and staff.
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.