Preparing for Medical School
Do you want to be a physician who sees patients as more than symptoms or diseases? Do you want to be a doctor who gets involved in the community and spends time learning about your patients as people?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, osteopathic medicine may be a good first, or even second, career option for you! America’s colleges of osteopathic medicine offer supportive, high-quality programs for students of all ages and backgrounds, at campuses across the country.
Browse this section to learn more about osteopathic medicine and the unique philosophy that makes it perfectly positioned to address the nation’s health care needs today.
The 2022-2023 AACOMAS application is now open!
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Why Become An Osteopathic Physician
Interested in becoming a doctor? See why becoming a doctor of osteopathic medicine might be right for you and join the next generation of health care professionals
U.S. Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
Learn more about the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (COMs) with our Choose DO Explorer. With 38 colleges and 62 teaching locations in 35 states educating more than 35,000 students, there is a COM for you.
Pre-Med Timeline for Undergrads
Check out the pre-med undergraduate timeline to see what you should be doing and when in your undergraduate pre-medical academic career.
Osteopathic Medical School Roadmap
Want to learn more about what happens after you are accepted to a college of osteopathic medicine? Learn about the curriculum and timeline of what you will be doing in med school.
Recruitment Events
Ready to take the next step and find out more about the colleges of osteopathic medicine? Attend a recruitment event to learn more about this exiciting field.
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