Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine - DUQCOM
General Information
Duquesne University was founded in 1878, and is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic universities for its award-winning faculty and horizon-expanding education. A campus of nearly 8,500 graduate and undergraduate students, Duquesne prepares students by having them work alongside faculty to discover and reach their goals.
The University's academic programs, community service, and commitment to equity and opportunity in the Pittsburgh region have earned national acclaim. The medical school is now poised to train physician servant-leaders who will practice in all medical specialties with a focus on primary care medicine, cultural humility, and compassionate care of all populations; the curriculum will be centered around the study of the social determinants of health, and how the practice of medicine in our area requires the lens of social justice to provide excellent care for all those in need.
For their first two years, students will study at the University’s medical school, which will feature state-of-the-art technology including the study of anatomy using cadaver-based dissection, radiology, ultrasound, and Hololens technology. Biomedical science instruction will be learned in a clinically relevant manner with a focus on various areas of patient care, including family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine and surgery, among others.
The final two years of training will take place at the school’s partner hospitals. Duquesne has agreements with numerous hospitals in western and northwestern Pennsylvania including University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, Butler Health System, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Excela Health System, Heritage Valley, Indiana Regional Medical Center, Meadville Medical Center, Punxsutawney Area Hospital, Sharon Regional Medical Center, St. Clair Hospital (a Mayo Clinic affiliate), Trinity Health System, Weirton Medical Center, and eight regional federally qualified health centers. These healthcare partners will offer clinical placements for third-year and fourth-year medical students.
With its expertise in nursing, pharmacy, allied health care and the sciences, Duquesne’s College of Osteopathic Medicine will focus on integrative and community health, and students will learn using state-of-the-art medical technology including a large simulation hospital with a labor and delivery suite, operating room, intensive care unit, three-bay emergency department, and 3-D virtual ultrasound lab.
Because the region and nation are facing a growing shortage of primary care doctors, especially in underserved urban and rural areas, DUQCOM remains committed to promoting health equity in the region as they train the next generation of physicians for Pittsburgh, the region, and beyond.
Mission Statement
Closest City Pittsburgh, PA
Campus Setting
UrbanFacilities
Duquesne University will construct an 80,000 square-foot building on Forbes Avenue, providing a highly visible home for the Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine. We have engaged a nationally-known architectural firm with vast experience in designing innovative and highly-functional academic medical facilities for renowned institutions across the country.
Our holistic approach includes areas for formal classroom learning, experiential and immersive learning (including advanced simulation technologies), student interaction and administration. An additional 20,000 square feet of existing space will be renovated to house a health sciences library and the University's new Center for Student Wellbeing.
Our new building will incorporate the most advanced technologies, housed in a state-of-the-art simulation hospital setting. Animation graphics and virtual and augmented reality systems will allow for realism in immersion training that human subjects, cadavers or even the most sophisticated mannequins can't match. HoloLens technology, for example, has been shown to promote better learning outcomes; students learn more quickly and accurately, and retain information better than they do using cadavers. These resources will make Duquesne a national leader in the application of simulation technology in education for truly integrative health care. Still, this is Duquesne, where it's all about people. The success of our new College and vision for integrative health will ultimately rest on the faculty who teach, the students who learn and the curriculum provided in our new facilities.
Student Residence Options
COM Accreditation Status Pre-accreditation status
University Affiliation(s) Duquesne University
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Entering Class 2024
The Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine's inaugural class will begin in 2024. The projected enrollment for 2024 is 85 students. One hundred and twenty seven students are projected for the 2025 entering class and 170 students are projected for the 2026 entering class.
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
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Total Male
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Total Female
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Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions
**Add total Duquesne University enrollment here***
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
N/A
Asian
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Black/African American
N/A
Hispanic/Latino
N/A
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
N/A
White
N/A
Multiple Races
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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
Duquesne University
Institutional Affiliation
2020
Year Founded
Urban
Campus Setting
Main Contact
Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine - DUQCOM
Address
(412) 396-5559
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
Curricular Offerings
Preparatory/Postbaccalaurete Programs Offered
PMHPP
Pre-medical and Health Professions Programs
EAP
Early Assurance Program
MBS
Masters in Biomedical Sciences
Premedical Coursework
Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Biology/Zoology
Required8 semester hours
Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required8 semester hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required8 semester hours
Physics
Required8 semester hours
Additional Science Courses
Recommended: a minimum of 6 additional biomedical science credit hours at the 200 level or above, which prepare the applicant for medical school. These include but are not limited to anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, virology, and genetics.
College English
Required6 semester hours
Admissions
Applicants must possess the academic background and capacity to adapt to a rigorous academic environment and to successfully complete the curriculum. Additionally, the COM uses a mission-driven admissions process; therefore, the applicants should demonstrate a history of compassion, empathy, dedication, and an interest in care for rural or urban medically underserved populations as evidenced by community service, outreach-oriented clinical activities, or research to promote the advancement of medical science.
Applicants for admission must meet the requirements outlined in this document to be considered for an interview, including the following:
- Must achieve a minimum of a 3.2 science GPA and 3.2 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale. Higher GPAs are generally required to be competitive. The COM follows the AACOMAS definition of science courses to determine science GPA. See the AACOMAS website for more information.
- Must submit official MCAT transcripts through AACOMAS with a date of completion, which is within three years or less of the intended matriculation date. Must achieve a minimum MCAT of 500. Higher MCAT scores are generally required to be competitive.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident.
Interview Options: Option to interview virtually or in-person
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? No
Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? No
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes
If the course was taken in the 2020-2021 academic year
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 22, 2023
Primary Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
For best consideration for the 2024-2025 entering class, applicants should submit their AACOMAS application before December 1, 2023.
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
First year class matriculant’s selection factors will be based primarily on the applicant’s demonstrated academic achievements, performance on standardized examinations, community service, leadership activities, and clinical shadowing/healthcare experiences as presented on the AACOMAS application, as well as on the mission fit for the program.
International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students
Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No
Early Decision Program (EDP)
EDP Offered? Yes
Admissions EDP Available For
Both In-state and Out-of-State
EDP Application Due Date
August 15, 2023
EDP Supplemental Materials Due
August 15, 2023
Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? Yes
Personal statement, additional questions, secondary application fee
Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: June 1, 2023
Supplemental Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants
Students who meet the prerequisite, GPA, MCAT, and other admission requirements
Supplemental Application Fee: $65
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? No
Earliest Acceptance Date
August 1, 2023
Latest Acceptance Date
July 15, 2024
Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
July 15, 2024
Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
Applicants will be asked to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following traffic guideline schedule:
- Those accepted between July 26 - September 1 will have until December 1.
- Those accepted between September 2 and December 1 will have 30 days.
- Those accepted between December 2 and February 1 will have 14 days.
- Those accepted on or after February 2 may be asked for an immediate deposit.
Oldest MCAT Considered: July 15, 2021
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Interfolio
- Paper
Main Admissions Contact
(412) 396-5559
Phone
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2023-2024 Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$61,370
Out-of-State Tuition
$61,370
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$1,500
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$1,500
Health Insurance Fee
$2,336
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$25,757
Average Graduate Indebtedness
N/A
Acceptance Deposit
$1,500
Additional Deposit
$0
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Deposit Refundable? No
Financial Aid Website https://www.duq.edu/admission-and-aid/financial-aid-and-scholarships/index.php
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid TBD
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: TBD