Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine - Burrell COM
General Information
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine utilizes the latest technologies and learning methods to ensure success in the classroom and future professional practice.
Led by highly experienced professionals from osteopathic, allopathic and general higher education, the College is committed to impacting the workforce needs and access to quality medical services in the region.
- Burrell College's Las Cruces (NM) campus is located on the campus of New Mexico State University. The College's Melbourne (FL) Campus is located on the campus of Florida Institute of Technology.
- The College celebrates its nationally recognized faculty, students and clubs, and its collaborative campus climate.
- Continued commitment to increasing diversity in the physician workforce is a top priority for Burrell College, and we are proud to be recognized by Insight into Diversity as a 2023 recipient of the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.
- Medical students are very active in coordinating and participating in regional community outreach, education, and service projects.
- The College’s robust pre-clinical standardized patient program, high fidelity mannequins, and procedure-specific training provide medical students with opportunities to refine their clinical skills.
- Medical students expand their knowledge by utilizing the gross anatomy cadaver lab, digital anatomy software, and by engaging in research opportunities.
- The College boasts a 99% average graduate medical education placement rate.
Additional Locations
Additional Locations offer the same programs as the main campus. Use the main campus' application to apply to additional locations.
Burrell College - Florida campus - Burrell COM
Affiliation
Address
Campus Setting
Website https://burrell.edu/
Phone
Admissions
Phone
Email admissions@burrell.edu
Website https://burrell.edu/prospective-students/admissions/
Mission Statement
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine educates a diverse osteopathic physician workforce committed to improving the quality and access to healthcare in underserved communities.
iPara la gente y el futuro! For the people and the future!
Closest City Las Cruces, NM and Melbourne, FL
Campus Setting
SuburbanFacilities
Burrell College’s Las Cruces (NM) campus is located on the campus of New Mexico State University (NMSU) in the Chihauhuan desert of Las Cruces, NM, a beautiful, temperate and vibrant Southwest city with strong economic growth. Las Cruces is New Mexico’s second largest city with plenty of outdoor activities for residents, including hiking in the Organ Mountains, bird watching in and around Dripping Springs and river rafting on the Rio Grande. Nationally, Las Cruces has been recognized as a top place for work, recreation, tourism, retirement and raising a family.
Burrell College’s Melbourne (FL) campus is located on the campus of the Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) in Melbourne, FL, along Florida’s central east coast. Melbourne residents enjoy spending time outdoors, visiting beaches, snorkeling, fishing, and boating. Nearby attractions include the Kennedy Space Center, the Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park, and Florida Tech Botanical Gardens. Melbourne lies within 75 miles of Orlando and Walt Disney World.
Both locations offer large and small-group instructional spaces and interactive laboratories, including OMM and Physical Diagnosis labs, Standardized Patient and Simulation labs, Research labs, and Gross Anatomy labs.
Through the College’s library, students have access to core medical and osteopathic collection materials, including electronic databases and journals, print and electronic books, and media titles. Through partnerships with both NMSU and Florida Tech, Burrell has additional library access as well as access to common areas, study spaces, dining, housing, healthcare, and recreational facilities.
Student Residence Options
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine students have the opportunity to charter and join established student organizations. Of the over 50 student organizations, many are osteopathic in nature and focus on specific medical specialties, while other clubs focus on broader topics, such as community engagement, cultural groups, and students' shared interests.
These clubs are very active, offer guest speaker sessions, service projects, and outreach, while helping students to learn important lessons in a non-academic setting. Prospective students can learn more about Burrell College's student organizations by visiting https://burrell.edu/students/student-organizations/
The College offers a wide variety of student support services including financial aid education, academic support, career planning and advising, physical and mental health services, and diversity, equity, and inclusion resources. The Office of Student Affairs employs a mentorship model through its Advisory College Program designed to promote robust interaction between faculty and students. The Advisory Colleges serve as small communities where faculty advisors facilitate activities based around student success including activities that promote community acclimation, professionalism, wellness, and professional development.
COM Accreditation Status The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).
University Affiliation(s) None
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2023-2024
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
687
Total Male
290
Total Female
397
Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions
687
First-Year Matriculants
175
First-Year Male Matriculants
77
First-Year Other Matriculants
98
Matriculants In-State
8
Matriculants Out-of-State
187
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.0%
Asian
24.6%
Black/African American
6.3%
Hispanic/Latino
18.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.6%
White
41.1%
Multiple Races
5.1%
Undisclosed
4.0%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
77.2%
Non-Science Majors
22.8%
Graduate Degrees
21.1%
Overview
Private Institution
For Profit
None
Institutional Affiliation
2013
Year Founded
Suburban
Campus Setting
Campus Contact
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine - Burrell COM
Address
(575) 674-2266
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine provides a four-year, evidence-based osteopathic medical education program that enables students to acquire the knowledge and competencies required to enter graduate medical education and the practice of osteopathic medicine.
The applications-based curriculum integrates medical knowledge, clinical skills and osteopathic principles and practice while its instructional design utilizes active learning techniques through case discussions, team-based learning, laboratory and skills instruction, and interactive integrative sessions. Students will engage in synchronous and asynchronous delivery of didactic content and in-person delivery of hands-on laboratory experiences.
Course offerings emphasize knowledge acquisition, problem solving through critical analysis and thought, patient-centered focus, professional demeanor, inter-professional collaboration, and guide the student’s development of a holistic approach to clinical practice. The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine’s clinical training curriculum is community-based and conducted in its affiliated hospitals and clinics under the supervision of a faculty in multiple medical specialties.
Burrell COM does not currently offer Dual Degree or Concurrent Programs.
Premedical Coursework
Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Anatomy
RecommendedBiochemistry
RecommendedBiology/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
RecommendedPhysics
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Physiology
RecommendedAdditional Science Courses
- Required: Science Elective, 3 semester hours
- Recommended: Neurosciences
Behavioral Sciences
RecommendedCollege English
Recommended6 semester hours
Admissions
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine utilizes a single designation within AACOMAS. Applicants wishing to apply to either the Las Cruces (NM) or Melbourne (FL) campus should simply select Burrell College to receive their AACOMAS application. Applicants who meet minimum requirements will have the opportunity to register their campus preference on the Supplemental Application.
The College uses a holistically driven, rolling admissions process whereby applicants are assessed in several different areas, including academic and non-academic characteristics. Applicants from both in-state and out-of-state are encouraged to apply; at this time, the College is unable to consider international applicants.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review all of the admission requirements, minimum technical standards, and information related to the admissions process on the College’s website, prior to submitting.
Interview Options: Virtual interviews only
Physician letter required? N/A; no physician letter required
Virtual Shadowing Options? Will not require any shadowing
Accepts online coursework to fulfill prerequisite requirements? Yes
Accepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? Yes, but only in certain circumstances (please explain)
Admissions prerequisite coursework may be affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prerequisite coursework with a grade of “Pass” will be considered if completed while COVID-19 mandates are/were in place. The corresponding laboratory requirement for a requisite science course may be waived only for those applicants that were unable to complete the laboratory course/component, that was cancelled/not offered (documentation from the institution’s Registrar will suffice), for a specific course taken during Spring 2020 through Spring 2021.
Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? No
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 6, 2024
Primary Application Deadline: April 11, 2025
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students
Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No
Application Interview Format: Traditional
Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? Yes
Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: June 1, 2024
Supplemental Application Deadline: April 16, 2025
Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants
Once the College has received and applicant’s verified AACOMAS primary application, the Office of Admissions will complete pre-screening to verify the following minimum requirements:
- Current US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Submission of a Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) score
Applicants who meet the minimum pre-screening requirements will receive an email containing login instructions on how to complete and submit the supplemental application.
Supplemental Application Fee: $80
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes
Applicants approved for an AACOMAS or AMCAS fee waiver will also be eligible to request a supplemental application fee waiver from the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. Other applicants seeking a waiver of the supplemental application fee can email the Office of Admissions directly for consideration of their circumstances.Earliest Acceptance Date
October 7, 2024
Latest Acceptance Date
July 14, 2025
Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
July 14, 2025
Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
Seat-accepted applicants that are able to demonstrate extenuating or unexpected personal circumstances may request a one-year deferment for consideration. Requests for deferral will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to approval by the Dean of the College.
The College reserves the right to offer a deferral and/or extend a deferral beyond one-year, at the discretion of the Dean. Details for requesting a deferment can be found in the College's Catalog: https://burrell.edu/catalog/
The maximum time applicants have to accept an offer is according to the schedule below:
- Those offered a seat prior to November 15 will have 30 days to confirm acceptance of the offer. Those who have confirmed acceptance will have until December 14 to pay the accompanying non-refundable seat deposit.
- Those offered between November 15 and January 14 will have 30 days to accept the offer and submit the seat deposit.
- Those offered between January 15 and April 30 will have 14 days to accept the offer and submit the seat deposit.
- Those offered on or after May 1 may be asked for an immediate seat deposit.
- Students holding multiple acceptances at colleges of osteopathic medicine after May 1 will be notified by the Office of Admissions and provided with instructions for retaining their seat at Burrell College.
Mean MCAT Score
501.1
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.46
Oldest MCAT Considered: July 1, 2022
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Interfolio
- Paper
Main Admissions Contact
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2024-2025 Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$66,249
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,249
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$1,775 (New Mexico); $3,437 (Florida)
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$1,775 (New Mexico); $3,437 (Florida)
Health Insurance Fee
Included in Estimated Annual Room, Board, Books and Living Costs
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$32,299 (New Mexico); $34,980 (Florida)
Average Graduate Indebtedness
$290,423
Acceptance Deposit
$2,000, non-refundable
Additional Deposit
$0
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
A non-refundable deposit of $2000 is collected at the time of acceptance to secure a seat and is applied to tuition upon matriculation. Once the deposit is applied to tuition, it is refundable in accordance with the College’s Tuition Refund Policy.Deposit Refundable? No
Financial Aid Website https://burrell.edu/students/office-of-financial-aid/
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 90%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $16,562.25