Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions
The ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥â€™s College of Osteopathic Medicine (³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ COM) evaluates applicants for admissions on individual demonstration of scholastic abilities, motivation to practice osteopathic medicine in New England, and emotional intelligence necessary to study and practice osteopathic medicine.
Enrollment in the D.O. Program assumes certain essential cognitive, emotional, and technical skills. In addition to the academic admissions requirements, the Academic Policies and Technical Standards delineate the abilities and skills that degree candidates must possess to engage safely and competently in required learning activities.
Academic and Technical Standards
Important Application Dates
- For Program Starting: Summer 2025
- All applicants must (AACOMAS).
- AACOMAS Application Portal for summer 2025 admission open date: May 4, 2024
- Application Deadline: February 1, 2025
Application process
- All verified applications submitted on or before the application deadline will undergo an initial preliminary review for minimum admission requirements.
- Qualified applicants will be invited to submit the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ supplemental application fee.
- Applications will undergo secondary review upon receipt of the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ supplemental application fee and required letters of recommendation.
- Highly qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a virtual interview. Interviews are conducted by invitation only.
- ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ communicates all status updates, notifications, and admissions decisions via email.
For specific academic dates, please view the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Academic Calendar.
Admissions Requirements
Contact
Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment
Office Hours
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8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Portland Campus for the Health Sciences
Girard Innovation Hall, room 254
716 Stevens Ave.
Portland, ME, 04103
(207) 221-4225
gradadmissions@une.edu
D.O. Admissions FAQ
You will receive an email confirming receipt of your verified application from the Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment. All communication from Graduate Admissions and Recruitment will be sent to the email address listed on your AACOMAS application. If you wish to check the status of your application please email the Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment.
There are no quotas for Maine or New England students. Prospective students from all geographic regions are encouraged to apply for admission.
Yes, updates can be made post-submission. Experiences can be added, but edits of previously submitted information is not allowed. Coursework can be updated during the Academic Update Period(s) for GPA recalculation. Coursework added outside of Academic Update Periods will not affect GPA calculations. Applicants are encouraged to submit update or new MCAT scores to AACOMAS via AAMC.
Applicants reapplying to ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ College of Osteopathic Medicine need to resubmit all application materials for any new cycle in which they apply, including: primary CAS application, transcripts, letters of recommendation, written statements and responses, fees and payments, and any additional required documentation. Applicants should also actively update their experiences, extracurricular activities, clinical involvement, and volunteering each cycle as well, to reflect the most up-to-date engagement.