Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine - OCOM
General Information
Mission Statement
Closest City Orlando, FL
Campus Setting
SuburbanFacilities
The OCOM campus is located in the Horizon West area of Orange County, approximately 10 minutes west of Walt Disney World, and is conveniently located off of Route 429 (Schofield Road exit) with a Winter Garden address. The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) is designed to be the medical school of the future. Combining elements of glass, steel, and stone in a modern and beautiful aesthetic, OCOM will act as a first and third space for faculty and students.
Spaces include a variety of settings to learn, collaborate, and work with technology integrated throughout. We have reimagined how medical education will evolve and develop over the decades to come and arrived at a design that will suit and adapt to the anticipated needs of medical students, staff, and faculty in the years ahead.
Student Residence Options
COM Accreditation Status OCOM has received Pre-Accreditation from the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic Accreditation (COCA).
Please note that OCOM is a unit of the Orlando Health Science University (OHSU), licensed by the Florida Commission on Independent Education (License Number 10184).
University Affiliation(s) Orlando Health Science University (OHSU)
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Entering Class 2023
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
90
Total Male
51
Total Female
49
Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions
90
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
%
Asian
%
Black/African American
%
Hispanic/Latino
%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
%
White
%
Multiple Races
%
Undisclosed
%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
%
Non-Science Majors
%
Graduate Degrees
%
Overview
Private Institution
For Profit
Orlando Health Science University (OHSU)
Institutional Affiliation
2023
Year Founded
Suburban
Campus Setting
Campus Contact
Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine - OCOM
Address
(407) 707-4520
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
Curricular Offerings
Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine is a four-year, evidence-based osteopathic medical education program that enables students to acquire the knowledge and competencies required to enter graduate medical education and the practice of osteopathic medicine. OCOM utilizes a modern, carefully-planned, lecture-less, systems-based curriculum incorporating self-directed learning, case-based physician-led learning, simulation, and standardized patient encounters to facilitate clinical integration.
Patient-centered education is used throughout the OCOM educational model, where all aspects of medical education integrate the biomedical sciences and are applied to clinical scenarios to garner higher learning outcomes using critical thinking led by experienced clinicians. 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, that cut across the basic sciences, and then using these as an integrated focus for learning sessions, clinical scenarios, and course materials.
The curriculum is divided into two phases: the Pre-Clinical Phase (years 1 and 2) and the Clinical Phase (years 3 and 4). The Pre-Clinical Phase includes the Foundations of Clinically-Oriented Medical Sciences Course, Systems-Based Education, and On Doctoring courses.
The Clinical Phase focuses on integrating and expanding the student's knowledge through patient experiences under the supervision of clinical faculty. There are asynchronous and self-directed learning experiences integrated into the required third-year rotations. The third year incorporates a Milestone Course and Core Externships. The fourth year includes Elective Externships and Residency Planning.
Additionally, the Osteopathic Principles and Practice and Learning Consolidation courses are longitudinal courses that span all four years. Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine’s clinical training curriculum is community-based and conducted in its affiliated hospitals and clinics under the supervision of faculty in multiple medical specialties.
Preparatory/Postbaccalaurete Programs Offered
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
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Cell/Molecular Biology
RecommendedChemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Genetics
RecommendedImmunology
RecommendedMicrobiology
RecommendedPhysics
Required6-8 semester hours
Physiology
RecommendedCollege English
Required6 semester hours
Admissions
OCOM utilizes a rolling admissions process. Select OCOM on the AACOMAS 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 with required letters of recommendation, an official MCAT score report, a Secondary Application, and the processing fee or waiver.
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? Yes
Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? No
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes
Primary Application Service: AACOMAS
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 6, 2024
Primary Application Deadline: April 11, 2025
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
OCOM is committed to selecting applicants who meet our mission, align with our values, and are an asset to the profession of osteopathic medicine. OCOM utilizes a holistic review process where academic background, achievements, personal statement, Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) scores, letters of recommendation, health-related work, and research and volunteer experiences are all considered. However, OCOM also emphasizes the ethical treatment of all humanity, compassion, community involvement, communication skills, teamwork, leadership, professionalism, integrity, dedication to professional goals, and the promotion of diversity.
Additional selection factors include having an interest in serving the regions included in OCOM’s mission and each applicant’s potential for success in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Degree Program. Applicants who are invited for an interview are contacted by the Office of Admissions and instructed on the interview day process. Applicants who interview with OCOM, are reviewed by the Admissions Committee, and decisions are 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
Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No
Application Interview Format: Traditional
Early Decision Program (EDP)
EDP Offered? No
EDP Applications Submitted To Other
Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? Yes
The secondary application process consists of the application and a non-refundable processing fee of $50. We accept the AACOMAS fee waiver.
Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: May 6, 2024
Supplemental Application Deadline: April 18, 2025
Supplemental Application Sent To: All Applicants
Supplemental Application Fee: $50
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes
If you have been granted an AACOMAS fee waiver, please email the waiver to the Office of Admissions. Interview slots fill up quickly, so it is strongly recommended to complete the secondary application as soon as possible.Earliest Acceptance Date
July 1, 2024
Latest Acceptance Date
August 1, 2025
Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
July 28, 2025
Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
Deferred Entrance Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.Applicants will be requested to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following 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 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.
Oldest MCAT Considered: August 1, 2022
Latest MCAT Score Accepted: February 1, 2025
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
Main Admissions Contact
Tuition Fees & Financial Aid
2024-2025 Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$55,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$55,000
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$5,000
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$5,000
Health Insurance Fee
$4,256
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$92,476
Average Graduate Indebtedness
N/A
Acceptance Deposit
$100, non-refundable
Additional Deposit
$0
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Deposit Refundable? No
Financial Aid Website https://ocom.org/financial-aid
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 0%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $1,000