The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) has partnered with WLU Department of Biological Sciences to offer highly qualified rising juniors at WLU potential early acceptance to their Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program, P.O.M.P.
Students must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible for the program:
- Currently enrolled at West Liberty University
- Completed their sophomore year
- Science GPA of 3.4 or higher
- Must be a U.S. resident or permanent citizen
- Students must have completed the following courses by the time of application:
- 8 hours of Biology with Labs
- 8 hours of General Chemistry with Labs
Students that meet these metrics may apply online, submit their recent transcript, and have a letter of recommendation from a POMP advisor. The student will then be provided a virtual interview with the admission committee in August or September.
Students who meet metrics and show potential will receive a conditional acceptance to WVSOM. The final acceptance will be based on the student maintaining a certain GPA, a 500 or better on the MCAT, and other criteria as defined on the WVSOM POMP website.
Requirements within P.O.M.P.
- Student submits an AACOMAS application prior to beginning senior year.
- Maintain a 3.4 Science GPA.
- Achieve a MCAT score of 500 or better by senior year.
- Shadow a D.O. for 25 hours or more.
- You can search for a D.O. in your area by visiting DoctorsthatDO.org.
- Complete 25 hours or more of volunteer/health care experience.
- Submit two required letters of recommendation;
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (non-family member)
- Basic Science Faculty Member who has taught you, Pre-Med Advisor, or Pre-Med Advisory Committee.
- Successfully complete all WVSOM prerequisite coursework.
- A listing of prerequisites can be found here.
So what’s in it for you?
- Students will be assigned a faculty mentor to monitor their progress and to answer their questions.
- Students will receive an expedited application review to WVSOM and an early admission interview
- Pending successful completion of their medical interview, students will receive a guaranteed acceptance to WVSOM.
- Students will also have the opportunity to meet with WVSOM alumni, students, and faculty.
- Students will have the opportunity to participate in a series of lectures including but not limited to the history of osteopathy medicine.
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