Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine - CUSOM
Lillington, North Carolina
Primary Campus
General Information
Mission Statement
Interview Options: Virtual
Physician letter required? MD or DO
Virtual Shadowing Options? Virtual or In-Person Accepted
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
Closest City Raleigh, NC
Campus Setting
RuralFacilities
CUSOM, located on 20 acres adjacent to the university’s golf course, consists of 96,500 square feet of classroom, laboratory, clinical simulation, small group rooms, and student activity and administrative office space. The design fits comfortably with the architectural character that defines the Campbell University campus. The building brings medical students, faculty, and administration together in a state-of-the-art facility.
CUSOM students and faculty have access to more than 10,000 square feet of dedicated research space, with facilities in Smith Hall just a short walk from the medical school. In addition, students have access to the 110,000- square-foot Oscar N. Harris Student Union on main campus, less than 5 minutes away.
Student Residence Options
COM Accreditation Status In April 2017, Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) achieved full accreditation from the Commission of Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).
In addition, Campbell University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). It is one of five private universities in North Carolina to achieve Level VI accreditation, the highest level possible.
Institutional Affiliation Campbell University
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Entering Class 2022
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
619
Total Male
286
Total Female
333
Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions
5,272
First-Year Matriculants
152
First-Year Male Matriculants
78
First-Year Female Matriculants
74
Matriculants In-State
67
Matriculants Out-of-State
85
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.0%
Asian
25.0%
Black/African American
0.7%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.0%
White
63.8%
Multiple Races
3.9%
Undisclosed
3.9%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
76%
Non-Science Majors
24%
Graduate Degrees
16%
Overview
Private Institution
Non-Profit
Campbell University
Institutional Affiliation
2011
Year Founded
Rural
Campus Setting
Main Contact
Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine - CUSOM
Address
(855) 287-6613 [Toll Free] or (910) 893-1770
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
(855) 287-6613 [Toll Free] or (910) 893-1770
Phone
Website
Curricular Offerings
CUSOM utilizes a carefully planned systems-based curriculum incorporating traditional lectures, case-based presentations, small group clinical cases, simulation, laboratory experiences, and standardized patient encounters to facilitate clinical integration. Vertical and horizontal integration facilitates linkage between course and clinical work across the four years of the curriculum.
Vertical integration refers to the interweaving of clinical skills and knowledge into the basic science years and, in turn, reinforcing basic science concepts as they apply during the clinical years. Horizontal integration refers to identifying concepts or skills, particularly those that are clinically relevant, which span across the basic sciences and then using these as an integrated focus for presentations, clinical scenarios, and course materials.
The CUSOM curriculum in Years 1 and 2 is integrated to provide a strong core of biomedical principles and a solid foundation in clinical sciences, including osteopathic principles, clinical skills, and professionalism. Content is typically delivered in 9-week Blocks over four semesters with a one-week break between each block. CUSOM students in Years 3 and 4 receive clinical training within hospitals, ambulatory practices, and acute care facilities at regional sites in North Carolina and South Carolina.
In Year 3, students are provided the opportunity to participate in eight (8) weeks of selective rotations and an additional thirty-two (32) weeks of elective/selective rotations in Year 4. These clinical experiences allow students to participate in audition rotations at sites with residency programs or obtain additional experience in specific areas of interest. CUSOM’s curriculum has been validated as evidenced by our students’ outstanding performance on national licensing exams, both COMLEX and USMLE, and exceptional success placing into highly competitive residency training positions upon graduation.
Preparatory/Postbaccalaurete Programs Offered
Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS)
CUSOM offers a Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)-accredited Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) degree, preparing students for successful entry into health profession programs, including medical school. The MSBS program runs concurrently with the medical school academic year, and many MSBS graduates have been successful in gaining acceptance to CUSOM, other medical schools, and health profession programs nationwide.
Special Programs
Local and Global Outreach
Students have the opportunity to serve the medically underserved with mobile health clinics, free health screenings at events, and other programs addressing healthcare needs. Students can participate in week-long international mission trips during Block and summer breaks as well as one-month elective experiences during their 3rd and 4th years. These initiatives prepare students to collaborate in the assembly of multidisciplinary teams to solve health problems in our local community, nationally, and globally.
Community Care Clinic
The Campbell University Community Care Clinic (CUCCC) is a student-run initiative delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the medically underserved communities of North Carolina through an interprofessional cooperative effort providing an extracurricular learning environment for all of Campbell University’s Health Science Programs.
Medical Student Summer Research Scholars Program (MSSRS)
The MSSRS Program provides summer research opportunities exclusively for CUSOM medical students during the summer between their MS-1 and MS-2 years. There are three different areas of focus: basic science, clinical, and simulation. All participants in the program receive a paid stipend. The project period is seven weeks long in the summer between the first and second year of medical school during which time the student is expected to devote at least six full weeks to the project.
Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE)
The Master of Health Professions Education program prepares healthcare professionals as educators and leaders to train the next generation of healthcare providers. By providing health professionals with essential skills to thrive as faculty and leaders in education in the country’s expanding health profession schools, the program assists in improving healthcare delivery to address the needs of rural and underserved populations in North Carolina, the Southeastern United States, and the nation.
Dual Degrees/Concurrent Programs Offered
The dual JD/DO program facilitates education and training of highly credentialed professionals with the skill, expertise, and knowledge to practice in two respected and honorable professions. Graduates are poised to obtain significant positions of leadership, administration, and management and are also well-equipped to serve as leaders in their professional and civic communities, working to make significant contributions at the intersection of law and medicine. The JD/DO Dual Degree Program offers students the opportunity to earn both degrees in six years of full-time study.
Premedical Coursework
Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Anatomy
Recommended3 semester hours
Biochemistry
Recommended3 semester hours
Biology/Zoology
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Genetics
Recommended3 semester hours
Immunology
Recommended3 semester hours
Microbiology
Recommended3 semester hours
Physics
Required6 semester hours, lab optional
Physiology
Recommended3 semester hours
Additional Science Courses
Behavioral Sciences
Recommended3 semester hours
College English
Required6 semester hours
Math/Statistics
Recommended3 semester hours
CUSOM utilizes a rolling admissions process. Select CUSOM on the AACOMAS application. Qualified applicants will be invited to submit a Secondary Application. To be considered for an interview an applicant must meet all admissions requirements including the technical and vaccination standards for admission. A complete file consists of the AACOMAS application, an official MCAT score report, a Secondary Application, required letters of recommendation, and the processing fee or waiver.
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
CUSOM seeks to recruit students from North Carolina and the Southeastern United States who are committed to serving the rural and medically underserved areas of North Carolina, the Southeastern United States, and the nation. While CUSOM seeks students from these areas, all qualified applicants are considered.
Applicants who meet the CUSOM standards for academic achievements, maturity, leadership, motivation, and knowledge of osteopathic medicine may be invited to CUSOM for an interview. Applicants who are invited for an interview are contacted by the Office of Admissions and instructed on the interview day process. Each applicant who interviews with CUSOM is reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The Committee’s decision is based on academic performance, professional experience, healthcare experience, volunteer/community service, ability to meet technical standards, and the interview.
International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students
Application Interview Format: Group
Early Decision Program (EDP)
EDP Offered? Yes
Admissions EDP Available For
Both In-state and Out-of-State
EDP Application Due Date
June 1, 2023
EDP Supplemental Materials Due
July 1, 2023
EDP Applicants Notified
August 1, 2023
Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? Yes
Secondary Applications are granted by invitation only. Applicants must meet minimum admission 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 PhD science (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics) faculty member. Letters of recommendation included as part of a Pre-Health Committee packet are accepted.
Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: May 31, 2023
Supplemental Application Deadline: March 15, 2024
Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants
Supplemental application will be sent to all screened applicants who meet the admission requirements.Supplemental Application Fee: $50, non-refundable
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes
Email AACOMAS Fee Waiver confirmation to cusomadmissions@campbell.eduEarliest Acceptance Date
August 31, 2023
Latest Acceptance Date
August 2, 2024
Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
July 31, 2024
Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
Acceptance/deposit deadlines conform to the AACOMAS Traffic Guidelines Schedule? Yes
Applicants will be requested to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following AACOMAS Traffic Guidelines schedule:
- Those accepted prior to November 15 will have until December 14
- Those accepted between November 15 and January 14 will have 30 days
- Those accepted between January 15 and April 30 will have 14 days.
- Those accepted on or after May 1 may be asked for an immediate deposit.
- After May 1 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
506.8
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.65
Oldest MCAT Considered: January 1, 2021
Accept September 2024 MCAT Scores? Yes
Accept January 2025 MCAT Scores? Yes
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Interfolio
- Paper
Main Admissions Contact
(855) 287-6613 [Toll Free] or (910) 893-1770
Phone
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
The tuition and fees below are from the prior 2022-23 academic year and may have changed for this current application cycle. Please confirm the latest rates with the institution.
In-State Tuition
$57,360
Out-of-State Tuition
$57,360
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$2,080
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$2,080
Health Insurance Fee
$3,439
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$24,800
Average Graduate Indebtedness
$242,720
Acceptance Deposit
$1,500
Additional Deposit
$0
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Deposit Refundable? No
Financial Aid Website https://medicine.campbell.edu/financial-aid/
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 87.09%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $5,976.30