2009 College Information Book  

For Entering Class 2009

A brief description of all of the osteopathic medical colleges, admissions criteria, minimum entrance requirements, supplementary application materials required, class size or enrollment, application deadlines, and tuition. Also includes information about choosing a career in osteopathic medicine.

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2009 College Information Book - Table of Contents

• About the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) - p1
• Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (Map and Locations) - p2
• Overview of Osteopathic Medicine - p4 - 7
•         Why Consider a Career in Osteopathic Medicine?
•         Shadowing a DO and Learning about the Practice of Osteopathic Medicine
•         What Does a DO Do?
• General Admission Requirements - p8 - 12
•         Grade Point Averages for Entering Students
•         Mean Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Scores
•         Criminal Background Checks
•         Applications, First-Year Enrollment, Total Enrollment and Graduates
• Financial Aid - p13
• Overview of the Four-Year Curriculum - p14
• Board Examinations and Licensure - p15
• Commitment to Diversity - p16
• AACOMAS Introduction/How to Apply - p17 - 21
•         Application Deadlines
•         Application Fees
•         Application Process Guidelines
•         Applicant Protocol
•         AACOMAS User Agreement
• AACOMAS FAQs - p22 - 26
• The Admissions Interview - p27- 28
•         Interview Suggestions
•         Interview Resources
• Osteopathic Training for Health Professionals - p29
• Suggested Sources for More Information - p30 - 31
• Individual College Descriptions  - p32-87
• Acknowledgments and Photo Credits - p88