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Rowan University Secondary Application

Rowan-Virtua University Secondary Application Prompts

Prompts have been updated June 2023

Prompts

Please select the checkbox(es) that most adequately describes your campus and/or curriculum preferences below. Explain why SGL or PBL.

Please identify your area of professional interest below (i.e. Family Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, etc.)

How did you learn about osteopathic medicine and why is it a good fit for you?

Explain why you are interested in attending Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine:

Optional

Please describe any significant barriers or challenges you may have overcome in the pursuit of your personal/professional goals:

About Rowan University

Mission

The Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine is dedicated to providing excellence in both undergraduate and graduate medical education, research and health care for New Jersey and the nation.

An emphasis on primary health care and community health services reflects the School’s osteopathic philosophy, with specialty care and centers of excellence demonstrating our commitment to innovation and quality in all endeavors.

The School seeks to develop clinically-skillful, compassionate and culturally-competent physicians from diverse backgrounds, who are prepared to become leaders in their communities.

Vision

At RowanSOM, we strive to be the best osteopathic medical school in the nation by providing a premier, dynamic, academic environment that attracts and nurtures outstanding faculty, staff and students who are dedicated to our mission to promote health and treat illness.

Values

  • Collegiality
  • Compassion
  • Diversity
  • Excellence
  • Innovation
  • Integrity

Important details​

Primary Deadline: Usually around Feb 1st
Secondary Deadline
: Usually around Feb 15th
Secondary Fee: $90
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: No
PREview Required:
Screens Applications: No
Accepts Application Updates:

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Advisor Preference

Thank you for the info! Knowing if you have advisor preferences and who they are helps us make sure we have the proper resources to take care of every student who wants to work with us! This is not your official selection. After you sign up, you'll be sent a form to fill out!

Every one of our advisors were hand-picked by Dr. Gray and are all experts dedicated to helping you get into medical school. When you sign up, you'll receive an email to complete your official request about who you prefer and who might be a good fit. After you fill out that form, we'll get you set up!

Right now, Carlos Tapia, former Director of Admissions at TCU and former Director of Student Affairs at Icahn Mount Sinai, and Courtney Lewis, former Director of Admissions at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine are the two advisor who have remaining availability. Both are experts at helping their students get into great medical schools across the country, both MD and DO! Dr. Crispen and Deana Golini are available on a case-by-case basis for 20-hour package students. Remember, we're a small team and everyone on the team has amazing admissions experience and a proven track record of getting students into med schools across the country!