Pomona, CA
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Total Enrollment: 220
Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 1977
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Website: https://www.westernu.edu/osteopathic/
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📄 Application Information
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Average MCAT: 505
Average GPA: 3.64
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Interview Feedback Summary
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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for WesternU-COMP
- 1. Motivation and Fit – What experience observing a DO solidified your desire to become an osteopathic physician? This could include a formal shadowing experience (one-on-one with a physician), scribing, or observing your...
- 2. Motivation and Fit – If you have not had the opportunity to shadow or observe a DO, why is it important for you to become an osteopathic physician?
- 3. Community, Diversity, and Equity – What was your most memorable community service activity, and how did it benefit the community?
- 4. Motivation and Fit – How does the COMP Northwest mission statement align with your values?
- 5. Motivation and Fit – Why do you want to attend COMP Northwest in Lebanon, Oregon?
About the School
The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) is a private medical school established in 1977 in Pomona, California, as the founding program of Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU). It offers a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree, preparing students for medical practice across all 50 states and over 85 countries. In 2011, COMP expanded by opening COMP-Northwest in Lebanon, Oregon, to address healthcare needs in the Northwest region. Both campuses are accredited by the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.
Curriculum
COMP's curriculum emphasizes a systems-based approach to basic clinical sciences, integrating case-based learning, particularly in the second year. The program includes Interprofessional Education (IPE), involving collaboration among WesternU's nine colleges to promote a team-based approach to patient care. Optional preparatory courses, such as the Summer Medical Sciences Preparatory Program and the Intensive Summer Anatomy Course, are available for students seeking additional foundational knowledge.
Facilities
The Pomona campus features a 180,000-square-foot Health Education Center, housing auditoriums, classrooms, laboratories, and faculty offices. Adjacent to this is the 75,000-square-foot Patient Care Center, serving the local community and providing clinical training for students. COMP-Northwest is situated on a 50-acre rural campus in Lebanon, Oregon, offering modern facilities tailored to medical education.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of WesternU-COMP:
Student Loan Burden: $196,645
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at WesternU-COMP, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $196,645. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 21% Nationally
The cost of living at WesternU-COMP is among the top 21% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
While the neighborhood around WesternU-COMP is primarily car-oriented, biking can be a viable option for certain trips. Students living nearby may appreciate the tranquility of the area, though access to shops and services is limited without a vehicle.
School Address: 309 East 2nd Street, 309 East 2nd Street, Pomona, CA 91766
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