California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine - CHSU-COM
General Information
Located in the beautiful Fresno suburb of Clovis, within the agriculturally rich California Central Valley, the CHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine (CHSU-COM) is the first full 4–year medical school in the region and the third College of Osteopathic Medicine in California.
Aligned with the University mission, the College of Osteopathic Medicine strives to recruit, train and retain future physicians to serve the Central Valley of California, especially the underserved population.
CHSU-COM utilizes small group learning and incorporates the latest technology such as holographic anatomy and handheld ultrasound throughout our curriculum. Our Osteopathic Principles and Practices/Clinical Skills lab optimizes learning with a hands-on diagnosis and treatment modality to promote health and wellness, optimize recovery from musculoskeletal trauma, disease and post-surgical conditions, and help prevent illness.
Facilitated by our team of dedicated educators, our innovative program is designed to train caring and competent physicians. Because proper nutrition is essential to good health, we have included Nutrition as a component throughout the curriculum. We have also designed early service–learning opportunities in which students will be embedded in a community health care facility.
Mission Statement
CHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Mission
To graduate exceptional Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine by:
- Inspiring a diverse student body to commit to careers that serve our region, with a focus on recruiting students from the Central Valley;
- Developing compassionate, highly trained, intellectually curious, adaptive leaders capable of meeting the healthcare needs of the future through a performance-based education;
- Empowering people to teach, serve, research, innovate, and practice collaboratively in areas of skill and expertise in disciplines related to osteopathic medicine.
Closest City 4 miles east of Fresno
Campus Setting
SuburbanFacilities
Our College of Osteopathic Medicine building at 2500 Alluvial Avenue in Clovis, California welcomed its inaugural class in July 2020. The facility includes a state-of-the-art, 90,000 square foot 3 story building offering views of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range.
There are large classrooms which include technology–enhanced features to facilitate the active-learning curriculum. Unique features of our facility are the Teaching and Demonstration Kitchen, which allows students and the community to learn the importance of proper diet in relation to good health.
The 20,000 square foot Simulation Center is appointed with leading-edge technology. Students learn in a safe environment that combines technology and simulated experiences of real-world situations in both an outpatient, 12-room clinic setting and a 7-bed hospital wing.
Student Residence Options
COM Accreditation Status CHSU-COM has achieved Pre-Accreditation status which is the highest level of accreditation awarded to a new COM until graduating its first class.
Graduates of Pre-Accredited COMs are eligible to receive the DO degree, participate in the Residency Match, enter all residency programs and achieve licensure in all 50 states. View the COCA Accreditation Standards for additional information.University Affiliation(s) California Health Sciences University
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Entering Class 2022
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
352
Total Male
172
Total Female
178
Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions
391
First-Year Matriculants
156
First-Year Male Matriculants
71
First-Year Female Matriculants
84
First-Year Other Matriculants
1
Matriculants In-State
143
Matriculants Out-of-State
13
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.0%
Asian
52.6%
Black/African American
4.5%
Hispanic/Latino
12.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.0%
White
23.7%
Multiple Races
3.8%
Undisclosed
3.2%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
85.8%
Non-Science Majors
14.2%
Graduate Degrees
19%
Overview
Private Institution
For Profit
California Health Sciences University
Institutional Affiliation
2016
Year Founded
Suburban
Campus Setting
Main Contact
California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine - CHSU-COM
Address
(559) 712-4200
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
Curricular Offerings
Learning Years 1 & 2
- CHSU-COM utilizes a clinically-integrated two-pass systems-based curricular model, shown to improve knowledge, retention, and performance. This model integrates:
- Problem solving skills for critical thinking
- Active learning techniques
- Early service learning experiences
- Dedicated COMLEX prep time
- Holographic Anatomy in collaboration with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- Osteopathic Principles and Practice
- Health Meets Food, based on Tulane University’s culinary medicine curriculum
- Medical Spanish (Required)
A primary teaching method during the first two years of the curriculum is Team-Based Learning (TBL), supplemented with:
- Clinical skills and practical lab sessions
- In-Patient hospital simulation
- Out-Patient standardized patient encounters
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Research and Learning Opportunities
CHSU-COM trains future physicians to be lifelong learners and champions of evidence-based medicine through their engagement in research and scholarly
activities. Every medical student must participate in a longitudinal clinical experience, beginning
in year 1 and extending throughout years 2-3, incorporating a population health/community medicine project, leading to a final poster presentation or publication.
Learning in Years 3 & 4
The core clinical clerkships during years 3 and 4 are based at regional hospitals, clinics, and health care facilities with health care providers in the community. There are 9 hospital systems within driving distance of CHSU, with ample clinical settings for learning in years 3 and 4. Third year Medical Students rotate through clerkships in the following areas:
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine (general and specialty)
- Surgery (general and specialty)
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Pediatrics
- Behavioral Medicine
- Elective
The third-year curriculum also includes dedicated board prep time.
The 4th year of medical school has ample opportunities for audition rotations, for students to showcase their abilities and prepare for the residency match. Required
clerkships in year 4 include:
- Community Health Center
- Emergency Medicine
- Primary Care
- Specialty Medicine
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
Required8 semester hours
Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required8 semester hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required8 semester hours
Genetics
RecommendedImmunology
RecommendedMicrobiology
RecommendedPhysics
Required8 semester hours
Physiology
RecommendedBehavioral Sciences
Required3 semester hours
College English
Required6 semester hours
Admissions
Admissions Process CHSU-COM seeks to admit those students who possess the academic, professional, and personal qualities necessary to become exemplary osteopathic physicians. CHSU-COM uses a rolling admissions process in which applications are reviewed and interview decisions are made at regular intervals during the admissions cycle.
To be competitive within this process, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early in the cycle. The AACOMAS application and all other required materials, which include MCAT scores, official transcripts, and required letters of recommendation, must be received on or before March 1, 2024. Qualified applicants will then be invited to complete the Supplemental Application, which includes two essays, an Evaluator Identification Verification, and payment of the Supplemental Application Fee.
Upon completion of the Supplemental Application, selected candidates will be invited for a virtual interview. Taking a holistic approach to admissions, the Admissions Committee will review the entire application package and interview performance prior to making a recommendation to the Dean. The Dean will make the final admissions decision and the candidate will then be notified by the Admissions Office.
Visit osteopathic.chsu.edu/admissions for more information about CHSU-COM’s Admissions requirements.
Interview Options: Virtual 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
Only for courses taken in semesters affected by COVID.Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? No
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 4, 2023
Primary Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
International Students Accepted? Accepts International Students
CHSU-COM does not accept international students. CHSU-COM accepts only U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and DACA recipients. Applicants who are not U.S. Citizens are encouraged to familiarize themselves with licensing requirements in the state where they plan to practice, to ensure that their residency status will not limit them from obtaining a medical license.
Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No
Application Interview Format: See Below
Candidates will complete an interview with one or more members of the faculty. The purpose of the interview is to assess oral communication skills, professionalism, and the applicant’s potential and motivation to be an osteopathic physician. If an applicant is offered an interview, they will be provided several interview dates from which to choose. Additional interview details, including other topics and events included in the interview day, will be provided to applicants upon interview invitation.Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? Yes
- Completed supplemental essays
- Evaluator Identification Verification
- Payment of the supplemental application fee
Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: June 1, 2023
Supplemental Application Deadline: April 1, 2024
Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants
Supplemental Application Fee: $100, non-refundable
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes
CHSU-COM honors the AACOMAS fee waiver, and will grant these applicants a waiver of the CHSU-COM supplemental application fee.Earliest Acceptance Date
September 1, 2023
Latest Acceptance Date
July 15, 2024
Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
July 19, 2024
Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
With compelling justification provided, a request for deferred entrance may be considered on a case-by-case basis.30 days. Applicants will be requested to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a refundable deposit, according to the following schedule:
- Those accepted prior to January 14 will have 30 days
- Those accepted between January 15 and May 14 will have 14 days
- Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for an immediate deposit
- After May 15 of the year of matriculation, each medical college may implement college-specific procedures for accepted students who hold one or more seats at other medical colleges
Mean MCAT Score
505.8
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.47
Oldest MCAT Considered: January 1, 2021
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Interfolio
Main Admissions Contact
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2023-2024 Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$59,950
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,950
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$3,041
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$2,282
Health Insurance Fee
$3,241
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$38,816
Average Graduate Indebtedness
N/A
Acceptance Deposit
$1,250
Additional Deposit
$0
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Deposit Refundable? Yes
Partially refundable. Students choosing not to attend CHSU-COM after paying the Seat Deposit fee will receive a refund of the Seat Deposit, minus the non-fundable portion of $250.Financial Aid Website https://osteopathic.chsu.edu/financial-aid-scholarships-tuition/
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 0%
Scholarships Offered? No
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: N/A