Welcome to AACOM’s COVID-19 Resource page for applicants and advisors. We know that we are in unchartered territory when it comes to challenges applicants face when compiling materials for their medical school application amidst a public health crisis. AACOM is here to help and has complied a number of resources to assist.
Coronavirus Resources for Applicants & Advisors
AACOMAS Application Updates and FAQs
At AACOMAS, the well-being and safety of our teams and communities are our top priority. As we closely monitor the evolving impact of COVID-19, we are implementing ongoing measures to ensure the health and safety of our staff, while also maintaining the highest level of service to our applicants. Read more for the latest AACOMAS updates and FAQs regarding COVID-19.
Exploring Osteopathic Medicine - For Pre-Meds
When: Apr 23, 2020 12:15 – 5:00 PM ET
Exploring Osteopathic Medicine is a virtual event intended for pre medical students interested in learning more about osteopathic medicine. Join the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) for this in-depth look at the osteopathic medical profession and what it means to be a DO. This virtual event will include panel discussions with live questions and answers from current medical students, practicing physicians, and admissions representatives.
Webinar: Navigating AACOMAS for Advisors
When: Apr 15, 2020 01:00 PM ET
We encourage advisors to take advantage of this opportunity to get an overview of the 2020-2021 AACOMAS Application process, gather updates and applicable changes for the cycle, gain a better understanding of how AACOM is working to support both you and your students through COVID-19, and learn how to best utilize the Universal Advisor Portal (UAP) to meet your needs, and finish with time for a Q&A session with AACOM representatives.
Blog Post: Life Will Remind You of Your Why
As a premed student, I thought that if only I could get into medical school, I would be fine. Everything I had planned for my life depended on that pivotal achievement. I did all of the recommended things—good grades, volunteering, leadership, shadowing, even graduating a semester early from college. But as I applied to schools, the interview invites were slow to arrive. After interviewing at only a handful of schools, I was wait-listed and ultimately denied. I remembered my why. I remembered all the times growing up with a hereditary colon cancer syndrome when I was the patient. I remembered the mission work I did in Mexico. I remembered my fundamental desire to help people during their most vulnerable times. I knew that my passion in life was to be a physician—and nothing else.
Blog Post: It’s times like these that I’m happy I chose to become a DO
I was trained to look at the person as a whole. It’s easy right now to see those affected by the pandemic as a “COVID-19” patient. But these patients have a home, a family, loved ones, and for some, even their pets’ lives have to be on hold for weeks while they’re in isolation. Patients that don’t get to see visitors or leave their hospital isolation room. Whenever they’re seen by a health care worker, they’re covered in protective gear. I’m glad we’ve all been trained to show compassion, empathy, and the ability to see outside of the disease. This is why I’m proud to be a part of the DO community. They trained me to be the type of health care worker we need the most right now.
Updated Medical School Admissions Protocols in Response to COVID-19
Requirements here may vary from information contained in the Choose DO Explorer. This section will be updated in real-time as we receive new information from the colleges of osteopathic medicine. Please click on the image below to expand to full-size
BCOM
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University
Main Campus: Las Cruces, NM
Offers Virtual Interviews: Yes
Letter from DO Physician Requirements: Does not require
Accepts Online Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes, but coursework must be from a regionally accredited institution
Accepts Pass/Fail Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes, but only if required by institution (coursework may not have been taken as pass/fail voluntarily)
Accepts Online Lab Coursework: Yes, but must be from a regionally accredited institution
Willing to Accept Applicants Without Lab Coursework: Yes, but only if required by the undergraduate institution
CHSU-COM
California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Main Campus: Clovis, CA
Letter from DO Physician Requirements: Does not require
Accepts Online Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes
Accepts Pass/Fail Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes, but only for 2020 coursework
Accepts Online Lab Coursework: Yes
Willing to Accept Applicants Without Lab Coursework: Yes
CUSOM
Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine
Main Campus: Lillington, NC
Offers Virtual Interviews: Yes, but only during affected times of social distancing
Letter from DO Physician Requirements: Letter strongly recommended
Accepts Online Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes
Accepts Pass/Fail Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Undecided
Accepts Online Lab Coursework: Yes
Willing to Accept Applicants Without Lab Coursework: Undecided
Willing to Review Applicants Prior to Having an MCAT Score: Yes
Willing to Interview Applicants Prior to Having an MCAT Score: Undecided
Willing to Offer Conditional Acceptances to Students Prior to Having an MCAT Score: Undecided
ICOM
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Main Campus: Meridian, Idaho
Offers Virtual Interviews: Yes
Letter from DO Physician Requirements: Does not require
Accepts Online Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes
Accepts Pass/Fail Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes, labs only for spring 2020
Accepts Online Lab Coursework: Yes
Willing to Accept Applicants Without Lab Coursework: Yes
Willing to Review Applicants Prior to Having an MCAT Score: Yes
MSUCOM
Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Main Campus: East Lansing, MI
Additional Locations: Clinton Township, MI; Detroit, MI
Offers Virtual Interviews: Yes
Letter from DO Physician Requirements: Yes
Accepts Online Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes
Accepts Pass/Fail Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes
Accepts Online Lab Coursework: Yes
Willing to Accept Applicants Without Lab Coursework: Yes
MU-COM
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Main Campus: Indianapolis, IN
Offers Virtual Interviews: Yes
Letter from DO Physician Requirements: Does not require
Accepts Online Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes
Accepts Pass/Fail Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes we will accept, but on a case-by-case basis and only if required by he institution.
Accepts Online Lab Coursework: Must be from a regionally accredited university.
NYITCOM
New York Institute of Technology
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Main Campus: Old Westbury, NY
Additional Locations: Jonesboro, AR
Offers Virtual Interviews: Yes
Letter from DO Physician Requirements: Does not require
Accepts Online Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes, but must be from a regionally accredited institution
Accepts Pass/Fail Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes, but only if required by institution (coursework may not have been taken as pass/fail voluntarily)
OU-HCOM
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Main Campus: Athens, OH
Additional Locations: Dublin, OH; Cleveland, OH
Offers Virtual Interviews: Yes
Letter from DO Physician Requirements: Does not require
Accepts Online Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes, but must be from a regionally accredited institution
Accepts Online Lab Coursework: Yes, but must be from a regionally accredited institution
Willing to Accept Applicants Without Lab Coursework: Yes
Willing to Review Applicants Prior to Having an MCAT Score: Yes, we will review applicants without the MCAT
OSU-COM
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Main Campus: Tulsa, OK
Additional Locations: Tahlequah, OK
Offers Virtual Interviews: No
Letter from DO Physician Requirements: Does not require
Accepts Online Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes
Accepts Pass/Fail Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes
Accepts Online Lab Coursework: Yes
Willing to Accept Applicants Without Lab Coursework: Yes, only for Spring 2020 term
Willing to Review Applicants Prior to Having an MCAT Score: Yes
Willing to Interview Applicants Prior to Having an MCAT Score: No
Willing to Offer Conditional Acceptances to Students Prior to Having an MCAT Score: No
PCOM / PCOM South Georgia / PCOM Georgia
Main Campus: Philadelphia, PA
Branch Campus: Suwanee, GA
Additional Locations: Moultrie, GA
Offers Virtual Interviews: Yes
Letter from DO Physician Requirements: Does not require
Accepts Online Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes
Accepts Pass/Fail Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes
Accepts Online Lab Coursework: Yes
UNTHSC/TCOM
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Main Campus: Fort Worth, TX
Offers Virtual Interviews: No, not at this time
Letter from DO Physician Requirements: Does not require
Accepts Online Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes, so long as the institution awarding credit is regionally accredited.
Accepts Pass/Fail Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes, for Spring 2020 only from a regionally accredited college or university
Accepts Online Lab Coursework: Yes, so long as the institution awarding credit is regionally accredited.
Willing to Accept Applicants Without Lab Coursework: Yes, applicants should have on their application a planned term where any missing prerequisite requirements are to be completed.
Willing to Review Applicants Prior to Having an MCAT Score: No, not at this time
Willing to Interview Applicants Prior to Having an MCAT Score: No, not at this time
Willing to Offer Conditional Acceptances to Students Prior to Having an MCAT Score: Not applicable
TUCOM-CA
Touro University – California
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Main Campus: Vallejo, CA
Branch Campus: Henderson, NV
Offers Virtual Interviews: Yes
Letter from DO Physician Requirements: Does not require
Accepts Online Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes, but coursework must be from a regionally accredited institution
Accepts Pass/Fail Coursework to Fulfill Prerequisite Requirements: Yes
Accepts Online Lab Coursework: Yes, but must be from a regionally accredited institution