Admission Requirements

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Students seeking admission to CCOM must submit the following documented evidence:

1. Completion of the prerequisite coursework.
   • Grades of C or better (grades of C- are not acceptable)
   • To be competitive, students should have minimum cumulative GPAs and science GPAs over 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
   • To receive a supplemental application, students must have minimum science and cumulative GPAs of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale
2. Completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university prior to matriculation.
   • Applicants participating in special affiliated programs with the College will be considered on an individual basis.
3. Competitive test scores on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
   • Average MCAT score for students entering CCOM in 2011 was 28
   • Only MCAT exam scores earned from tests taken no more than 3 years prior to the planned enrollment year are acceptable
   • Register for MCAT tests through the MCAT Program Office at 202/828-0690 or visit www.aamc.org/students/applying/mcat for information
   • MCAT exams are offered multiple times per year
4. Two letters of recommendation
   • One letter from either a premedical advisory committee, prehealth advisor or basic science professor who has taught the applicant
   • Second letter from either a U.S. licensed D.O. or M.D. Letters from osteopathic physicians are strongly recommended. Letters written by immediate family members are not acceptable
   • Letters of recommendation must be submitted by the evaluators. Letters submitted by students are not accepted by the Office of Admissions
5. Demonstration, sincere understanding and interest in osteopathic medicine
6. Demonstration of a people- or service- orientation through community service or extracurricular activities
7. Motivation for and commitment to health care as demonstrated by previous work, volunteer work, or other life experiences
8. Oral and written communication skills necessary to interact with patients and colleagues
9. Passing the Midwestern University fingerprinting background check
10. Commitment to abide by Midwestern University Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy