Considering Medical School?

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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Learn about financial assistance programs & scholarships available to osteopathic medical students.
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Choose DO Explorer
Discover the med school that's right for you! Use our database to filter by location, tuition, deadlines and more.
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Admissions Requirements
Find out what admissions committees and interviewers are looking for in a prospective medical student.

Prepare for Medical School
This timeline will help you determine what you need to do to prepare for medical school.
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ATSU Virtual Information Session: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
April 4, 2023 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Join A.T. Still University for an information session specific to the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM) and the School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (SOMA). Admissions staff and student ambassadors will be available to answer live questions!
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Words of Wisdom: ATSU-KCOM Alumni Panel, Q&A's for Pre-Meds
April 4, 2023 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
This virtual discussion is for pre-med students who are considering an osteopathic medical education. This event will include a one-hour ATSU-KCOM Alumni Panel/Q&A session, followed by breakout rooms where alumni volunteers will share their personal stories with pre-med students in 30-minute individual conversations centered around their decision to pursue osteopathic medicine and their chosen specialty. Space will be limited for the individual interactions. Priority will be given to those who register first.
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Explore ATSU-SOMA
April 5, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
This one-hour virtual session is a great way to hear medical students talk about their experiences at the School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (SOMA). An admissions representative will also give a brief presentation regarding how to prepare a competitive application.
Upcoming Recruiting Events
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Pre-Health Advisors
Find the tools and resources you need to help your students get into the college of osteopathic medicine of their choice.
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My Suggestion to Pre-Med Students: Tell Your Story
February 01, 2023
We spoke with Dr. Campbell about his reasons for choosing DO and asked him to share his words of wisdom to help future physicians as they begin the strenuous medical school application process.
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Student Testimonial: Vivi Dang, ICOM
January 20, 2023
Our physicians and students tell the osteopathic profession's story better than anyone. Here we sat down with Vivi Dang to learn more about her story: what called her into osteopathic medicine, and her advice for future students.
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I Chose DO, PM&R Chose Me
January 15, 2023
To this day, when Dr. Finger looks down at her white coat, embroidered with the letters DO, she finds herself thinking "how cool is this?" We spoke with Dr. Finger about her journey to medicine, why she chose osteopathic medicine specifically, and what advice she hopes pre-med students today will take to heart.