Clovis, CA
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Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 2012
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Website: http://osteopathic.chsu.edu/
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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for CHSU-COM
- 1. Community, Diversity, and Equity – CHSU-COM values a diverse student body that reflects our region and our world. Please explain how you personally would contribute to diversity at CHSU-COM.
- 2. Geographic Connection and Commitment – Describe some common healthcare disparities that may be found in a resource-limited area, such as the California Central Valley. How might the presence of CHSU-COM help to alleviate those disparities?
About the School
California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (CHSU-COM), located in Clovis, California, is the first osteopathic medical school in the Central Valley. Established to address the region's physician shortage, CHSU-COM welcomed its inaugural class in July 2020. In April 2024, the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation granted CHSU-COM a seven-year accreditation, the maximum term for a new medical school. The college is led by Dean John Graneto, DO, MEd, and is committed to recruiting, training, and retaining physicians to serve the local community, particularly underserved populations.
Curriculum
CHSU-COM offers a four-year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program. The first two years feature a modified, two-pass systems-based curriculum that integrates realistic patient scenarios with scientific principles, problem-solving, active learning, and clinical practice. Unique curricular components include medical knowledge, osteopathic manipulative medicine, clinical skills, nutrition as medicine, and patient-centered care. In the third and fourth years, students gain hands-on experience through clinical clerkships in regional hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities, rotating through specialties such as family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, behavioral medicine, and emergency medicine.
Facilities
The CHSU-COM campus features a three-story building with views of the Sierra Nevada mountains, opened in 2020. The facility includes large classrooms, an Osteopathic Skills lab, a library, private and collaborative study spaces, a student lounge with a Teaching Kitchen, and a Simulation Center. The Simulation Center comprises inpatient and outpatient areas designed to resemble hospital and clinic environments, respectively, enhancing interactive learning experiences.
Demographics
The inaugural class of 2024 consisted of 79 students, selected from approximately 4,000 applicants. About 34% of these students were from the Central Valley, and 81% were from California. The class achieved a 100% residency match rate, with 34% matching in the Central Valley and 65% entering primary care specialties. CHSU-COM's approved class size is 150 students, allowing for approximately 600 medical students to be enrolled at any time.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of CHSU-COM:
Student Loan Burden: $156,023
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at CHSU-COM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $156,023. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 95% Nationally
The cost of living at CHSU-COM is lower than 95% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
The area surrounding CHSU-COM is best navigated by car, with few amenities within walking or biking distance. While this quieter environment may offer fewer distractions, it requires a bit more planning for everyday errands or exploring local offerings.
School Address: 2500 Alluvial Ave, Clovis, CA 93611
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