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DIMER Program 
Medical Education for Delaware Residents

PCOM DIMER logo with vector art of Delaware statePhiladelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine acts as the osteopathic medical school for the state of Delaware.

The Delaware Institute of Medical Education and Research created the DIMER program to provide an opportunity for Delaware residents to obtain a high-quality medical education. PCOM's Philadelphia campus reserves up to 10 seats in the incoming osteopathic medicine class specifically for Delaware residents.

DIMER Eligibility Guidelines

Eligible DIMER applicants must:

  • Be legal residents of the state of Delaware;
  • Meet the premedical academic requirements of PCOM;
  • Complete the Delaware residency form. The form is sent to potentially eligible candidates after the initial receipt of the PCOM application for admission through AACOMAS;
  • Have satisfactory completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applications from students with three years of exceptional undergraduate work completed may be considered.
  • If an applicant has completed a degree(s) from institutions outside of the United States, he/she must request an official course-by-course evaluation from World Education Services (that validates equivalency to a U.S. degree).

The following criteria must be met to qualify as a Delaware resident:

  • The applicant must have their permanent address listed in Delaware.
  • The applicant must either file their own taxes (most recent tax year) in Delaware, or be claimed as an exemption on taxes by a person filing in Delaware in the most recent tax year preceding the start of undergraduate education.
  • If an applicant is registered to vote, the applicant must be registered in the state of Delaware.

Questions?

Contact the PCOM Admissions Office at dimer@pcom.edu.

DIMER Partners

DIMER NEWS

Delaware Collaborative Clinical Campus Expansion

ChristianaCare, Bayhealth, and PCOM have partnered to launch the Delaware Collaborative Clinical Campus, expanding clinical training opportunities for PCOM medical students across Kent and Sussex counties beginning in July 2026. The initiative builds on PCOM's longstanding partnership with ChristianaCare and aims to strengthen Delaware's physician workforce by providing hands-on clinical education. The program will offer students a multitude of clinical experiences while supporting physician recruitment and retention, ultimately improving access to high-quality care throughout the state.

Celebrating 25 Years of DIMER

Lauren Raziano (DO ‘28) attended the annual DIMER Dinner and celebration, honoring the 25-year partnership between the organization and PCOM. The program continues to inspire students to return to Delaware to practice medicine, strengthening the state's healthcare workforce and reinforcing its mission of serving local communities.

Purpose Through Perseverance

Lauren Bowser, DO '26, has navigated a remarkable journey marked by resilience, personal loss and an unwavering commitment to osteopathic medicine. Inspired by the compassionate care of a PCOM alumna and supported by faculty mentors, she persevered through the devastating stillbirth of her daughter while completing medical school and clinical training through DIMER. As she prepares to begin a family medicine residency, Bowser hopes to return to Delaware to provide patient-centered care, using her experiences to deepen her empathy and inspire future physicians.