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Special Application Programs
Application Deadline: March 15 2008.
Special Application Processes
Qualified applicants may be eligible to apply for early acceptance or early enrollment (3+4) options. Applications for both these options are available on the web site. There is a non-refundable $50 application fee.
Early Acceptance Program
The early acceptance option allows high academic-achieving students to apply, interview, and be conditionally accepted to the college while still completing undergraduate studies. It is designed for undergraduate sophomores and juniors who plan to earn a bachelor's degree prior to matriculation. Applicants seeking early acceptance can apply as early as January 1 of the sophomore year of undergraduate studies but no later than March 15 of the junior year.
Early Enrollment (3+4) Program
Early enrollment (3+4) is an option for highly motivated, exceptional students who would like to begin medical school following their junior year of undergraduate studies but prior to earning a bachelor's degree. The undergraduate institution must agree to award a bachelor's degree upon completion of the first year of the D.O. curriculum.
Qualifications, prerequisite course work and additional information can be found in the admission requirements section of the website. Please contact the enrollment office with any questions regarding these special applications.
Requirements
- Apply during sophomore or junior year of undergraduate studies
- Must have earned a minimum of 30 semester hours from a four-year accredited institution
- Must be a full-time student and maintain full-time status
- Overall 3.5 GPA or above
- Recommendation letters from one clinician, two science professors and one character reference (non-family member)
- Personal Statement
- Resume
- Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- On-campus interview
- Application fee, $50
All application materials must be received by March 15, 2008
In addition to the requirements for Early Acceptance, candidates must also complete prerequisite courses. The courses must be completed before matriculation to DMU.
All science prerequisites require 8 semester hours with laboratories.
- Biology/Zoology
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry (may substitute 4 semester hours Biochemistry)
- Physics
- Biochemistry (at least 3 semester hours)
- English (6 hours) English Composition, Speech or Literature
Other recommended courses include Histology, Microbiology, Genetics, Immunology, and Anatomy.
Conditions of Acceptance
You can apply and be accepted into this program as early as your sophomore year in college. If accepted, admission to the College of Osteopathic Medicine is conditional upon maintaining strong academic performance and completing the following necessary requirements.
- Maintain 3.5 GPA or above
- Complete the MCAT before enrollment with a score of 25 or higher
- Maintain full-time status
- Earn a Bachelor's degree before enrollment with the early acceptance option or Undergraduate institution must agree to award a degree upon completion of your first year of medical school with the early enrollment option
Background Check
Accepted students will be required to complete a criminal background check prior to matriculation.
All application materials must be received by March 15, 2008
