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University of North Texas Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Fort Worth, TX

Osteopathic Medical Schools Public Non-Profit

🩺 School Overview

Tuition (In State): $13,078

Tuition (Out of State): $28,766

Accreditation Status: N/A

Acceptance Rate: N/A

Total Enrollment: 230

Degrees: DO

Founding Year: 1970

Accreditation Year: N/A

Website: https://www.unthsc.edu/texas-college-of-osteopathic-medicine/

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📄 Application Information

Applications Received: N/A

Interviews Granted: N/A

Admitted: N/A

Average MCAT: 509

Average GPA: 3.64

Male: N/A

Female: N/A

Underrepresented:N/A

Interview Feedback Summary

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 23% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.

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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for UNTHSC-TCOM


  • 1. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – What experiences and/or relationships have motivated you toward a career in osteopathic medicine? (2000 characters including spaces)
  • 2. Other – OPTIONAL: Describe a specific instance where you demonstrated Courageous Integrity. (2000 characters)

About the School

Named as one of the nation`s top 50 medical schools for primary care medicine by U.S. News & World Report, TCOM is a leader in training physicians skilled in comprehensive primary care. Approximately 65 percent of TCOM`s graduates practice primary care medicine (family practice, general internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology), helping reduce the shortage of physicians in our Texas communities. Many others successfully practice in specialty careers as diverse as aerospace medicine and vascular medicine.

Curriculum

The D.O. program curriculum is a four-year program leading to the degree of doctor of osteopathic medicine. In the first two years, students are taught the basic sciences through an integrated systems approach. The second two years resemble clinical education programs that are available in medical schools throughout the United States. In both phases, emphasis is placed on identification and treatment of illnesses, the promotion of health and wellness in patients, and on the necessity of treating each patient in the context of a wide variety of factors that influence health.

Facilities

Our health science center campus is a unique setting, bringing together our medical school with the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Public Health. This setting fosters a milieu for collaboration and scientific investigation. The campus continues to grow, with the opening of our new Center for BioHealth. This center will provide for novel research into the diseases that have afflicted mankind for millennia. Leading research on our campus includes studies into the spread of tuberculosis; Alzheimer`s disease and aging; diabetes and metabolic disorders; public health issues; and many more. In addition, the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine has been awarded extramural funding to establish a national Osteopathic Research Center on our campus. This opportunity will allow us to play a pivotal role in coordinating national studies, as well as performing specific studies into the distinctive osteopathic philosophy of healthcare and prevention that has played an important part in American medicine for over 120 years. We are fortunate to have affiliated hospital partners that offer a state-of-the-art environment for clinical education. These leaders in 21 st century health care include John Peter Smith Hospital, Plaza Medical Center, Cook Children?s Medical Center, Harris Methodist Medical Center Fort Worth, Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Texas Tech University Hospital-Odessa, University of Texas Health Center-Tyler, to name a few.

SDN Insights

Our analysis of UNTHSC-TCOM:

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Student Loan Burden: $231,530

A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UNTHSC-TCOM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $231,530. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Highest 7% Nationally

The cost of living at UNTHSC-TCOM is among the top 7% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.

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Environment: Urban

The area surrounding UNTHSC-TCOM 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.

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.