Hagerstown, MD
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $55,000
Tuition (Out of State): $55,000
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: 2%
Total Enrollment: N/A
Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 2025
Accreditation Year: N/A
Website: http://msom.org
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About the School
Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM), founded in 2022 in Hagerstown, Maryland, is a private institution affiliated with Meritus Health. It’s the first medical school in Maryland in over a century, launching its inaugural class of 90 students in Fall 2025, with plans to expand enrollment to 180 students in future cohorts. MSOM’s mission emphasizes preparing osteopathic physicians who are professionally accomplished, socially responsible, and community-oriented.
Curriculum
MSOM offers a systems-based, clinically integrated curriculum blending team-based learning, interactive lectures, immersive virtual anatomy, and hands-on clinical experiences. Coursework is balanced across preclinical and clinical phases, complemented by community-focused and research activities aimed at addressing social determinants of health. Although long-term outcomes data are still forthcoming, the structure follows conventional DO training with preparation for COMLEX and residency entry.
Facilities
MSOM’s primary facility is the five-story, ~200,000 ft² D.M. Bowman Academic Hall on Meritus Medical Center’s campus, which includes state-of-the-art classrooms, conference spaces for up to 1,000 attendees, and medical simulation laboratories. Adjacent student housing at Meritus Commons offers 340 one- and two-bedroom apartments, along with communal amenities like a clubhouse and dog park.
Demographics
As a newly launched institution, MSOM’s inaugural class includes approximately 90 students, with a 2025 plan for 180 enrollees. While specific demographic data for MSOM aren’t yet available, the broader U.S. DO student population historically has been around 69% white/non‑Hispanic, 19% Asian or Pacific Islander, 3.5% Hispanic, 3% African‑American, and 0.5% Native American, with about 49% of new graduates being female. It can be anticipated that MSOM, with its community-oriented mission, will aim to reflect meaningful diversity within its student body.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of MSOM:
Student Loan Burden: $369,725
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at MSOM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $369,725. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 79% Nationally
The cost of living at MSOM 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: Urban
The area surrounding MSOM 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: 11116 Medical Campus Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742
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