Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine - MSOM

Clerkship/Clinical Rotations

The Clinical Phase, comprising the third and fourth years, focuses on integrating and expanding the medical student's knowledge through clinical and patient experiences. Carried out under the supervision of clinical faculty, medical students progress through clerkships as a continuation of their medical education, building on and integrating lessons and skills from the first two years.

The two-year clinical curriculum provides for a variety of experiences and exposure, from preceptorships in physician ambulatory practices to service as team members in acute care inpatient settings. Asynchronous and self-directed learning experiences are incorporated into the required rotations, and each includes relevant and high-yield clinical cases. Integration of osteopathic principles and practice, structural evaluations, and osteopathic manipulative treatment are essential elements throughout all courses.

Across the 20 clinical clerkships, emphasis is placed on clinical experiences in underserved communities and with team-based care. Additional focus is placed on rural and underserved populations and the families, communities, and social circumstances that impact their health. Integration of specialty clinical cases, OMM and clinical workshops, scholarly activity, community engagement, research days, and other opportunities promotes ongoing connection.

Clinical rotations are directly supported with linkage to the MSOM curriculum. Lastly, osteopathic principles and practices (OPP) are integrated throughout the program and are integrated into each required clerkship.

Premedical Coursework

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

Admissions

MSOM participates with other osteopathic colleges in a centralized application processing service called the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS). To start the application process, prospective students must apply directly to AACOMAS.

Applicants must request all official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended be sent electronically directly from the institution(s) to AACOMAS according to the AACOMAS instructions. Applicants must also ensure that all MCAT scores are forwarded directly to AACOMAS from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

After receiving the verified AACOMAS application, applicants will be invited to submit an online Secondary Application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring they have met MSOM’s admission requirements (e.g., specific letters of reference, prerequisites, minimum MCAT score) before submitting a Secondary Application.

Applicants will need to complete the MSOM Secondary Application and pay the $100 non-refundable secondary application fee. MSOM will waive the secondary application fee if the applicant has an approved AACOMAS fee waiver document. Applicants will be required to provide documentation of the AACOMAS fee waiver in the Secondary Application.

The MSOM Admissions Committee seeks individuals who are a good match for our mission and capable of meeting our academic and professional standards. Applicants are screened for academic achievement, clinical involvement, interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, service, perseverance, maturity, motivation, and knowledge of the osteopathic profession. Applicants who pass this screening will be invited for an interview.

Admitted applicants must notify the Office of Admissions of their intention to enroll and pay the two non-refundable enrollment deposit fees within a specified time period to secure their seat for Fall 2026 (Class of 2030).

Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid

2026-2027 Academic Year