26 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine—Osteopathic Medicine Program We are proud of our success in producing vitally needed primary care physicians—nearly 55 percent of our graduates practice in the primary care disciplines of family medicine, general internal medicine, or general pediatrics—and we remain committed to training physicians capable of delivering the highest standards of total-patient care in all practice settings. Admissions Requirements Applicants for the first-year class must meet the following requirements prior to matriculation: 1. have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (A minimum of 90 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may be considered for admission.) 2. have successfully completed (with a grade of 2.0 or higher) • 8 semester hours of biological science (biology, embryology, genetics, microbiology, physiology, etc.) • 8 semester hours of general chemistry with laboratory • 8 semester hours of organic chemistry with laboratory • 3 semester hours of biochemistry • 8 semester hours of physics with laboratory • 6 semester hours of English/humanities (must include 3 semester hours of English) N ote: These are minimum academic requirements for admission. Students are encouraged to take additional upper-level science, behavioral science, and humanities courses. It is recommended that applicants complete at least one course in physiology. 3. have a minimum cumulative and science GPA of 3.3 ( The dean is empowered to evaluate the total qualifications of every student and to modify requirements in unusual circumstances.) 4. take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) (Applications for the MCAT may be obtained online at students-residents.aamc.org/taking-mcat-exam /taking-mcat-exam. Questions concerning the MCAT can be answered by calling (202) 828-0600. MCAT scores must be no more than three years old prior to the date the AACOMAS application is submitted.) The discipline and intensive study required by the osteopathic medicine curriculum make the attainment of a superior GPA in undergraduate studies essential. The college receives more than 7,500 AACOMAS applications a year, from which only 380 students are chosen. These students have varied backgrounds, and while some many enter the college directly from an undergraduate program, other students come from successful careers. The Committee on Admissions recommends applicants to the dean on the basis of demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, compassion, and commitment to the osteopathic medical profession. Application Procedures The college participates in the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS) for the receipt and processing of all applications. AACOMAS takes no part in the selection of students. Applicants should submit applications electronically through AACOMAS Online, an interactive, web-based application at aacom.org. For questions, applicants may call (617) 612-2889. The following steps are necessary to the primary application process. 1. The applicant must submit the following materials to AACOMAS by January 15: • completed AACOMAS application • o fficial transcripts from the registrars of all colleges or universities attended, mailed directly to AACOMAS by the college or university • a letter of recommendation from the preprofessional committee, or, if such a committee does not exist, then three letters of evaluation—two from science professors and one from a nonscience professor (If the applicant has been out of school for at least two years, and the professors are no longer available, the applicant should contact a KPCOM admissions counselor.) • a letter of recommendation from a physician (D.O. or M.D.) • M CAT scores (must be no more than three years old prior to the date the AACOMAS application is submitted) 2. The applicant must submit the following to the college by March 1: • a secondary application, which will be sent to the applicant by the college upon receipt of the AACOMAS application • a nonrefundable application fee of $50 • any supplemental updates and documents needed A personal interview is a part of the admission process; however, being interviewed is not a guarantee of admission. Not all applicants will be granted an interview. Those selected for an interview will be notified of the date and time of such interview by the Office of Admissions.
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