Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine - CUSOM

Clerkship/Clinical Rotations

During Years 3 and 4, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) students advance into immersive clinical training across a network of regional sites in North Carolina and South Carolina. These rotations offer broad, hands-on experiences in inpatient hospital care, ambulatory practices, and acute care facilities, ensuring that students build strong clinical skills in a variety of real-world settings. Every student also completes a rural medicine rotation, providing meaningful exposure to underserved communities and reinforcing CUSOM’s mission to prepare compassionate, community minded physicians.

CUSOM’s clinical curriculum pairs comprehensive clinical exposure with a robust didactic and online learning program that helps students integrate clinical concepts and continue their academic development while on rotation. Training is supported and supervised by the Office of Clinical Affairs and strengthened by CUSOM’s wide range of partnerships with hospitals, clinics, community physicians, and ACGME residency training programs.

Throughout their rotations, students develop the foundational skills essential for outstanding physicians—medical problem solving, patient diagnosis and management, procedural competence, and professional conduct grounded in integrity and respect. The curriculum emphasizes osteopathic principles, effective physician patient communication, and an understanding of modern healthcare delivery systems.

Students also enjoy the flexibility to personalize their education. With eight weeks of selective rotations in Year 3 and thirty two weeks of elective or selective rotations in Year 4, they can pursue areas of interest, gain additional experience in primary or specialty care, or complete audition rotations at residency programs.

Designed to challenge and inspire, CUSOM’s clinical training cultivates lifelong learners who are ready to excel in any residency specialty while staying true to the school’s commitment to service, leadership, and the health of communities across the region.

CUSOM’s four-year curriculum is validated by strong student performance on independent outcomes measures. With comprehensive and frequent assessments, the curriculum maintains high educational quality and contributes to students’ notable success on licensing examinations (COMLEX and USMLE), clinical rotations, and placement into highly competitive residency programs through the ACGME Match.

Premedical Coursework

Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.

CUSOM utilizes a rolling admissions process. To begin the application process, select CUSOM on the AACOMAS application. Qualified applicants will be invited to submit a Secondary Application. Secondary Applications are granted by invitation only. Applicants must meet minimum admissions requirements to be considered for a Secondary Application. The Secondary Application process consists of the application, a non-refundable processing fee or fee waiver, and two required letters of recommendation. One letter must be from an osteopathic or allopathic physician. Although a letter from an osteopathic physician is not required, it is encouraged. The second letter must be from a Pre-Health Committee, Pre-Health Advisor, or faculty member with a doctoral degree. Letters of recommendation included as part of a Pre-Health Committee packet are accepted.

Following submission of the Secondary Application, qualified applicants may be invited to participate in a CUSOM Applicant Day. Applicant Day, a key component of CUSOM’s holistic applicant process, is a day dedicated entirely to the applicant and utilizes interactive dialogue sessions in place of the traditional, formal “one-on-one” interview.

Applicants consistently speak highly of the informative, low‑pressure atmosphere and the interactive discussions with students, faculty, and staff—key elements that define the Applicant Day experience.

To be considered to receive an invitation to attend an Applicant Day, an applicant must meet all admissions requirements, including the technical and vaccination standards for admission, and have submitted all required application materials (e.g., AACOMAS application, an official MCAT score report, a Secondary Application, required letters of recommendation, and the processing fee or waiver).

Each applicant who participates in an Applicant Day with CUSOM is fully reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The Committee’s decision to offer acceptance is based on academic performance, professional experience, healthcare experience, volunteer/community service, ability to meet technical standards, and participation in Applicant Day.

Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid

2026-2027 Academic Year