Athens, OH
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $38,564
Tuition (Out of State): $56,284
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 190
Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 1975
Accreditation Year: N/A
Website: https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/
Has any information changed? Click here to report an update.
📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 507
Average GPA: 3.57
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 18% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
School Review Summary
Overall, students rated the program a 5.5 out of 10 for satisfaction. The student body is described as highly cooperative. The environment is considered supportive for underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, married students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students. Graduates feel adequately prepared for board exams. Faculty members are seen as highly approachable.
5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for OU-HCOM
- 1. Personal Attributes and Characteristics – There are philosophical and tangible differences between osteopathic and allopathic medicine. Describe what being an osteopathic physician means to you, and what qualities make a good osteopathic...
- 2. Community, Diversity, and Equity – All applicants are required to answer one of the following three questions in the form of an essay. 1) Describe the community in which you were nurtured… 2) Describe the unique path that has led you...
- 3. Motivation and Fit – There are both philosophical and tangible differences between osteopathic and allopathic medicine. Describe what being an osteopathic physician means to you, the qualities that make a good...
- 4. Geographic Connection and Commitment – Describe the community in which you were nurtured or spent the majority of your early development, focusing on its demographics. What core values did you gain, and how will these influence the...
- 5. Community, Diversity, and Equity – What does advocacy mean to you, and how has your understanding of it evolved over time?
About the School
Our two innovative curricula are structured to provide a seamless medical education experience through all phases of your training and offer early clinical experiences in the first two years in area doctor's offices, hospitals and through our Community Service Programs' free clinic. Through our research efforts, OU-COM researchers have made major drug discoveries, including invention of the first drug that effectively treats excess growth hormone production acromegaly and a new class of antibiotics. Innovative new drugs targeting diabetes are currently in development. Our commitment to diversity places OU-COM first at Ohio University. Last year, 25 percent of our incoming class was comprised of minority students. We are very proud of what we have to offer and hope that you will consider the opportunities open to you here at OU-COM.
Curriculum
The learning environment at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-COM) is constructed based on the principles of adult learning which include student empowerment and clinical relevance. Students enrolled in OU-COM study in one of two tracks the Patient-Centered Continuum (PCC) curriculum or the Clinical Presentation Continuum (CPC) curriculum. Both curricula view your medical education as an organized building process that extends from the first day of medical school through residency training and beyond. Students in both curricula begin interacting with real patients in the first weeks of their medical education. After two years on the Athens campus, OU-COM students are assigned to a hospital in our Centers for Osteopathic Research and Education (CORE) system to complete training during their third and fourth years in a clinical environment. This assignment is accomplished by means of a lottery that is conducted in the fall of the student's second year.
Facilities
University Medical Associates clinics, 12 affiliated teaching hospitals, the Learning Resource Center and Student Affairs complex, as well as teleconferencing rooms, technology labs and other facilities, enhance students' ability to be successful.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of OU-HCOM:
Student Loan Burden: $298,392
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at OU-HCOM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $298,392. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 79% Nationally
The cost of living at OU-HCOM is lower than 79% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Large Rural
Despite limited walkability, the area surrounding OU-HCOM offers good biking infrastructure, making it easier for cyclists to get around. Students who enjoy biking as a primary mode of transport will find the area more accessible than it might seem at first glance.
School Address: 1 Ohio University, 102 Grosvenor Hall, Athens, OH 45701
Links
Missing an important link? Add it here for our team to review.
Why no Tier Rankings?
Although we could tier rank, over the past 25 years we've found no compelling benefit for ranking schools. Students are most successful when they prioritize personal and academic fit over school rank.
Success!
School has been added to your favorites.