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Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Pacific-Northwest Secondary Application Prompts

Prompts have been updated June 2023

Prompts

What experience observing a DO solidified your desire/ambition to become an osteopathic physician? (This could be a formal shadowing experience (one-on-one with a physician), scribing, observing your own physician, friend, or family member who is a DO).

(500 words)

If you have not had the opportunity to shadow/observe a DO why is it important to you to become an osteopathic physician?

(500 words)

If you have not had an opportunity shadow/observe a physician, please explain the extenuating circumstances that prevented you from doing so.

(500 words)

Are you providing a letter of recommendation from a physician? (Yes/No)

(500 words)

What was your most memorable community service activity and how did your activity benefit the community?

(500 words)

How does the COMP Mission statement align with your values?

(500 words)

Why do you want to attend COMP?

(500 words)

What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and why are they important?

(500 words)

Have you participated in research? (yes/no)

(500 words)

If yes, briefly describe your role and what skills you gained from participation in the research.
Please provide us with the link to the publication or abstract if possible.

Did you contribute to the published work as an author/coauthor? (yes/no)

Briefly discuss any extenuating circumstances which you feel are pertinent to your application (poor grades, course withdrawals, lapse in your education, etc.).

(500 words)

Are you a transfer applicant? (yes/no)

(500 words)

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About Western University of Health Sciences College

Important details​

Primary Deadline: Usually Around Feb 1st
Secondary Deadline: Unknown (Try to turn your secondaries around within two weeks after receiving)
Secondary Fee: $65
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: Yes
PREview Required: No
Screens Applications: Yes
Accepts Application Updates: Yes

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