Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine - BUCOM
Memphis, Tennessee
Main Campus
General Information
The Baptist Health Sciences University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (BUCOM) is part of a 115-year history of education and health care in the Mid-South area. With its launch in 2024, BUCOM will provide an exemplary model of education that prepares physicians who integrate the art and science of healing with their faith, calling, and pursuit of excellence.
BUCOM aims to train future physicians and scientists who are committed to improving the health of the perse populations in the Mid-South Region of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi with special emphasis on primary care in urban, underserved, and rural areas. Baptist Memorial Health Care (BMHC) is the clinical partner for BUCOM students and provides learning opportunities across their comprehensive network of 24 hospitals and over 200 clinics, cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, urgent care clinics, imaging centers, ambulatory services, and a large and perse physician network.
Baptist Memorial Medical Education residency and fellowship programs and the Baptist Clinical Research Institute further strengthen Baptist’s ability to provide exceptional opportunities for clinical experience.
Mission Statement
Closest City BUCOM is located in the heart of the medical district of downtown Memphis, TN.
Campus Setting
UrbanFacilities
Baptist Health Sciences University of Osteopathic Medicine (BUCOM) is an urban campus with a multi-facility footprint of approximately 400,000 square feet spanning 21 acres located in the heart of the Memphis Medical District. BUCOM's exclusive teaching facility is a recently renovated 97,000 square foot building housing faculty/staff offices, simulated patient labs, team-based learning classrooms, an anatomy lab, an osteopathic neuromuscular medicine lab, student learning spaces, dining and student support services.
In addition to the initial dedicated 97,000 square feet, BHSU has many other spaces on campus that can be utilized by the college of osteopathic medicine and its students. These spaces include on-site housing, fitness facilities and gymnasium, 900-space parking and a 240 seat auditorium. Two additional buildings on campus accommodate approximately 7,500 sq. ft. of laboratory research space and support areas.
Student Residence Options
BUCOM is dedicated to offering a robust student life program that offers students the opportunity to engage in medical and non-medical focused clubs and interest groups. Our goal is to be student-centered in a variety of persity and wellness programming that focuses on the whole person - keeping in line with our holistic approach to admissions and student success. Along with rotating programs a full-time clinical psychologist will be available to support students with ongoing support services.
- BUCOM has 14 Student Information Groups:
- American College of Osteopathic Internists
- American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians
- American Muslim Medical Students Association
- Anesthesiology Interest Group
- Christian Medical & Dental Association
- Dermatology Interest Group
- Emergency Medicine Interest Group
- Family Medicine Interest Group
- General Surgery Interest Group
- OBGYN Interest Group
- Radiology Interest Group
- Student American Association of Osteopathy
- Student National Medical Association
- Student Osteopathic Internal Medical Association at BUCOM
COM Accreditation Status The Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (BUCOM) will opened in 2024 with its inaugural class of medical students and offers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
BUCOM has met the standards set in place by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and currently has pre-accreditation status.
University Affiliation(s) Baptist Memorial Health Care and Baptist Health Sciences University
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2024-2025
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
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Total Male
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Total Female
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Total Other
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First-Year Matriculants
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First-Year Male Matriculants
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First-Year Female Matriculants
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First-Year Other Matriculants
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Matriculants In-State
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Matriculants Out-of-State
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Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
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Asian
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Black/African American
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Hispanic/Latino
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Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
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White
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Multiple Races
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Undisclosed
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Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
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Non-Science Majors
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Graduate Degrees
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Overview
Private Institution
Non-Profit
Baptist Memorial Health Care and Baptist Health Sciences University
Institutional Affiliation
2024
Year Founded
Urban
Campus Setting
Campus Contact
Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine - BUCOM
Address
(901) 572-2699
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
Curricular Offerings
Students' pre-clinical curriculum integrates active learning modalities with standardized patient interactions, simulation experiences, and interprofessional education. Foundational learning includes a blended anatomy curriculum including dissection, plastinated models, and virtual imaging technology.
Hands-on training in clinical skills, biomedical sciences, and osteopathic manipulative medicine is taught by a diversely trained and experienced faculty with a focus on longitudinal research, nutrition, and exercise as medicine. Baptist Memorial Health Care provides clinical training sites throughout its 24 hospitals, 12 cancer centers, urgent care centers, and numerous Baptist Medical Group Clinics.
Clerkship/Clinical Rotations
The Office of Clinical Education plays a pivotal role with bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world patient care. In years three and four of our Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, each medical student will participate in clinical rotations. The Office will coordinate and oversee each medical students' clinical rotations across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other medical environments.
Our clinical rotations are thoughtfully designed to expose students to a variety of medical specialties, while offering opportunities to develop clinical reasoning, professionalism, and key patient care skills, including examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and communication. Through hands-on clinical experiences, medical students gain a deeper understanding of a physician's daily responsibilities and learn how different specialties work together within the healthcare system.
Under the guidance of experienced physicians, our students receive clinical instruction and formative daily feedback on their performance. Students will also receive bedside teaching, where they learn about patient conditions and enhance their clinical skills by observing and participating in patient examinations and treatments. These clinical experiences help medical students refine their clinical and communication skills, deepen their understanding of ethical considerations and professional conduct, and gain valuable insights crucial for their future medical careers.
Premedical Coursework
Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Anatomy
RecommendedBiochemistry
Required3 semester hours
Biology/Zoology
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Cell/Molecular Biology
RecommendedChemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Genetics
RecommendedImmunology
RecommendedMicrobiology
RecommendedPhysics
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Physiology
RecommendedAdditional Science Courses
College English
Required6 semester hours
Admissions
BUCOM reviews completed applications on a continuous basis as they are made available by AACOMAS. A completed application includes a verified AACOMAS application with a MCAT score. Supplemental applications are offered to those who have demonstrated the best opportunity for success and are mission aligned. After review of the completed file and supplemental application, applicants are offered the opportunity to interview with BUCOM faculty. Candidates are notified via phone call or email of a decision after a final committee review.
Interview Options: In-person interviews only
Physician letter required? MD or DO
Virtual Shadowing Options? Will accept EITHER virtual or in-person shadowing
Accepts online coursework to fulfill prerequisite requirements? Yes
Accepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? Yes
Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? No
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes, but only in certain circumstances
Online lab coursework is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Contact the admissions office for more information.Primary Application Service: AACOMAS
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 4, 2026
Primary Application Deadline: April 30, 2027
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
BUCOM evaluates applicants on academic success, noncognitive traits, as well as experiences outside the classroom. Additionally, preference is given to students who demonstrate an ability and the desire to meet the mission of the college and shares our community values.
International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students
Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No
Application Interview Format: Multi-Mini Interviews (MMI)
Early Decision Program (EDP)
EDP Offered? No
EDP Applications Submitted To AACOMAS
Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? Yes
Applicants invited to submit a supplemental application will receive an email with specific instructions and links for submission. The supplemental application includes three short answer questions (250-word limit) and a $50, non-refundable application fee.Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: June 1, 2026
Supplemental Application Deadline: March 1, 2027
Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants
Supplemental applications are sent to those who are believed to be academically prepared for the rigors of medical school and best suited to fulfill the mission, vision, and goals of BUCOM.Supplemental Application Fee: $50
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes
Applicants granted a fee waiver by AACOMAS will also be eligible for a supplemental fee waiver from BUCOM.Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
July 27, 2026
Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
Students may be granted deferred acceptance on a case-by-case basis.Acceptance/deposit deadlines conform to the AACOMAS Traffic Guidelines Schedule? Yes
Osteopathic Medical College (COM) applicants may be asked to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule:
- Those accepted prior to November 15 to have until December 14.
- Those accepted between November 15 and January 14 to have 30 days.
- Those accepted between January 15 and April 30 to have 14 days.
- Those accepted on or after May 1 may be asked by the accepting COM for an immediate deposit.
- After May 1 of the year of matriculation, each COM has the discretion to implement COM-specific procedures for accepted students who hold one or more seats at other COMs.
Mean MCAT Score
498.4
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.50
Oldest MCAT Considered: January 25, 2023
Latest MCAT Score Accepted: January 31, 2027
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Paper
Main Admissions Contact
(901) 572-2699
Phone
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2026-2027 Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$55,160
Out-of-State Tuition
$55,160
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$1,205
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$1,205
Health Insurance Fee
$4,158
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$TBA
Average Graduate Indebtedness
N/A
Acceptance Deposit
$2,000, non-refundable
Additional Deposit
$0
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Deposit Refundable? No
Financial Aid Website https://www.baptistu.edu/medicine/tuition_fees
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid TBA%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $TBA