DO Program Admissions Information for Biomedical Sciences Candidates

Criteria for Interview

To receive a guaranteed interview to PCOM's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program, biomedical sciences students must meet these criteria:

• Currently enrolled in the biomedical sciences program, or have completed the certificate or master's within the last three years.
• Passed all biomedical sciences courses to date at the full-time completion rate with no withdraws or failures.
• Biomedical sciences cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• MCAT scores in the 40th percentile or higher in each section (MCAT2015).
• AACOMAS application on file in the Office of Admissions by December 1.
• Current transcript on file with DO Admissions, including biomedical sciences term one grades.
• U.S. citizenship or Permanent Residence (green card) required.

Biomedical sciences students who are accepted into the DO program via the guaranteed interview process must successfully complete their current year of the biomedical sciences program earning a grade of “B” or better in each course and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. If these conditions are not met, the acceptance may be revoked.

Students from either campus can interview at either or both campuses.

First-Year Biomedical Sciences Students

Current first-year biomedical sciences students may qualify for conditional acceptance into the DO program subject to these criteria and conditions:

• Passed all biomedical sciences courses to date at the full-time completion rate with no withdraws or failures.
• Biomedical sciences cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
• MCAT total score in the 50th percentile or higher and at least 40th percentile in each section (MCAT2015).
• “Overall Science” GPA of 3.2 or higher as calculated by AACOMAS.
• AACOMAS application on file in the Office of Admissions by December 1.
• Current transcript on file with DO Admissions, including biomedical sciences term one grades.
• Received favorable interview and review by the DO FCA.
• U.S. citizenship or Permanent Residence (green card) required.

First-year biomedical sciences students who accept an offer of conditional acceptance to the DO program must successfully complete the first year of the biomedical sciences program earning a “B” or better in each course. If this condition is not met, the acceptance may be revoked.

Second-Year Biomedical Sciences Students

Current second-year biomedical sciences students may qualify for conditional acceptance into the DO program subject to these criteria and conditions:

• Passed all biomedical sciences courses to date at the full-time completion rate with no withdraws or failures.
• Biomedical sciences year one cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• MCAT total score in the 50th percentile or higher and at least 40th percentile in each section (MCAT2015).
• AACOMAS application on file in the Office of Admissions by December 1.
• Current transcript on file with DO Admissions, including biomedical sciences year one grades.
• Received favorable interview and review by the DO FCA.
• U.S. citizenship or Permanent Residence (green card) required.

Second-year biomedical sciences students who accept an offer of conditional acceptance to the DO program must successfully complete the master’s year of the biomedical sciences program earning at least a “B” or “P” in each course. If this condition is not met, the acceptance may be revoked.

The Faculty Committee on DO Admissions reviews all applications holistically, considering all aspects of the application and its supporting materials.

Interviews

A guaranteed interview does not guarantee a seat in the DO program or that the interview will occur early in the admissions cycle.

Official PCOM Transcripts

The DO Faculty Committee on Admissions cannot access student records in other programs, even those at PCOM. Applicants are solely responsible for submitting official transcripts to the Office of Admissions as necessary, such as at completion of a course or term. Currently enrolled students can request a transcript online through myPCOM's "Self-Service" menu.

MCAT scores

An MCAT total score in the 50th percentile or higher and at least 40th percentile in each section (MCAT2015) is recommended. Applicants not meeting these criteria may be encouraged to retake the test. At the mid-point of the first year, students will be reminded of these criteria for competitive MCAT scores.

Depending on the circumstances, students may be encouraged to postpone application and take the MCAT after completing the first year of the biomedical sciences program.

These policies and guidelines are effective for the admissions cycle listed in the document title, and are subject to change for subsequent years.

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