BECOME A CAMPBELL PHYSICIAN.
BE MIND, BODY & SPIRIT-CENTERED.
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN Thank you for your interest in Campbell University’s Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM)! I am delighted to help you learn more about our institution, and I look forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a Campbell physician. Campbell University is located in the heart of eastern North Carolina in the Research Triangle Region—one of the largest concentrations of research and technology in the world. Campbell is committed to excellence in teaching, research and patient care. Campbell University has always had a strong commitment to service. Our students support local service projects and organizations and volunteer to provide healthcare to those in need; such service nurtures our commitment to the community and is in keeping with our mission. Our students learn the time-honored approach to healing based upon the teachings of Andrew Taylor Still, the father of osteopathic medicine. CUSOM emphasizes intellectual achievement, compassion, and mind, body and spirit-centered patient care. Our students learn in an environment that provides excellent clinical training while integrating the health sciences with clinical experiences by utilizing the latest modern technology. Campbell University medical students delve deeply into areas of medical inquiry stimulated by intellectual curiosity and the desire to learn. Our school emphasizes critical thinking through participation in small group learning sessions. We engage in clinical cases to develop outstanding physicians who are dedicated to providing passionate care. I encourage you to take full advantage of the educational opportunity offered at CUSOM, and I look forward to having you join us as we train the next generation of physicians for North Carolina, the nation and the developing the world. Sincerely,
John M. Kauffman Jr., DO, FACOI, FACP Dean and Chief Academic Officer
DEAN KAUFFMAN NAMED AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC FOUNDATION EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR Dean Kauffman was named American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) Educator of the Year. Given annually, the 2014 award recognizes osteopathic educators who inspire greatness and change lives. The announcement for the award hailed Dean Kauffman as “an outstanding educator who leads by example and inspires greatness in his students... a tireless, dedicated physician who exhibits the best of the osteopathic profession.”
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FAST FACTS
A few facts about the medical school: The school, which is part of a 129-year-old University, is the only osteopathic medical school in North Carolina l CUSOM was founded in 2011, opened in 2013 and is the second largest medical school in North Carolina l CUSOM faculty are committed to educating and training the next generation of physicians for service in the local community and across the globe l
“ I want to be the kind of doctor who’s well loved and respected in their community. It made sense to me to choose a school where the goal is to train physicians to serve in rural and underserved areas” — Katy Brewer, Class of 2017
“ The selling point for me was knowing CUSOM was backed by an established university that already had a longstanding reputation for their excellence in graduate education. — David Gregory, Class of 2017
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A few facts about our students: 162 first year medical students matriculate each fall The average student age is 24 l Students are from more than 30 states and several countries l Over 110 colleges and universities are represented l 25% are from NC; 69% are from the southeastern United States l The average incoming GPA is 3.6 l The average MCAT score is 27 or 61st percentile l l
“ Osteopathic Medicine has been at the forefront of disease prevention and primary care since its infancy addressing multiple dimensions of health—the body, mind, and spirit. Working with veterans and as an Emergency Department scribe, I witnessed substance dependence which naturally led me towards an osteopathic medical education. It promotes less aggressive therapies and integrates the best of modern medicine to allow patients greater flexibility in their health care options.” —RoseMarie Dizon, Class of 2017
BE PASSIONATE.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A COMMUNITY PASSIONATE ABOUT SERVICE AND LEARNING. Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine 3
BE EMPATHETIC. ENGAGE IN A RIGOROUS, RELEVANT CURRICULUM.
AN OSTEOPATHIC APPROACH
care enabling DOs to offer patients comprehensive care.
Osteopathic physicians bring something extra to their patients through an emphasis on wholebody health and training in manual medicine: the ability to use their hands to diagnose and treat injury and illness related to the musculoskeletal system. The osteopathic approach combines evidence-based medicine and a focus on preventive health
ETHICAL VALUES
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CUSOM faculty, staff and students value teamwork, leadership, professionalism, integrity, diversity and the ethical treatment of all humanity. As a community, we strive to model and promote the values described in the school mission statement.
MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT-CENTERED PATIENT CARE CUSOM trains physicians who will treat patients’ minds, bodies and spirits through: an expert, caring faculty; a rigorous, relevant curriculum; state-of-the art facilities; a dynamic and collaborative research environment; and a community of faculty, staff and students who are passionate about service and learning.
MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT:
The Four Tenets of Osteopathic Medicine 1. The body is a unit; the person is a unit of mind, body and spirit 2. The body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing and health maintenance 3. Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated 4. Rational treatment is based on the above three principles
A DYNAMIC CURRICULUM We accomplish our mission through a carefully planned systems-based curriculum incorporating case-based lectures to facilitate osteopathic clinical integration. Vertical and horizontal integration facilitate linkage between course and clinical work across the four years of the curriculum. Vertical integration refers to the interweaving of clinical skills and knowledge into the basic science years and, in turn, reinforcing basic science concepts as they apply during the clinical years. Horizontal integration refers to identifying concepts or skills, particularly those that are clinically relevant, that cut across the basic sciences, and then using these as an integrated focus for presentations, clinical scenarios and course materials.
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Campbell University has partnered with several large tertiary care medical centers as well as rural hospitals and clinics to provide outstanding training opportunities for our students. Students have the opportunity to train at the following regional campuses: l Lumberton Regional Campus (Robeson County) l Fayetteville Regional Campus (Cumberland County) l Raleigh/Harnett Regional Campus (Wake and Harnett County) l Charlotte Regional Campus (Rowan and Mecklenburg County) l Goldsboro Regional Campus (Sampson and Wayne County)
week blocks over four semesters. The week between blocks is time for students to have vacation, participate in medical mission trips or remediate a course when warranted. Blocks 1 and 2 cover fundamental basic sciences through a set of courses designed to provide optimal integration while providing clarity on discipline-specific concepts. Blocks 3 through 8 integrate basic and clinical sciences through an organ system approach, covering the clinical presentations and underlying pathophysiology of common disease states.
• Osteopathic principles are integrated
throughout all four years of the curriculum, as well as covered in depth in the longitudinal osteopathic manipulative medicine course. Interviewing skills, physical diagnosis and clinical reasoning are taught in a longitudinal Clinical Skills series. Epidemiology, evidencebased medicine and research skills are included in Foundations of Medical Practice, while the Professional Core Competencies course addresses medical ethics, humanities, health systems, global health and professionalism.
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“ There’s so much about medicine I don’t know, but I understand it all comes with experience...just seeing where I’m at today, my progression of knowledge and ability to recognize things compared to where I was three years ago is incredile. It’s a testament to the great teaching at Campbell.” —Tom Soker, MS-III on Cardiology Rotation • YR3 & YR4 — CUSOM students are assigned to one of five regional sites for their 3rd and 4th year clinical rotations. Clinical experiences occur within hospital sites for inpatient experiences, in ambulatory practices and in acute care facilities. All students will spend time in rural small and critical access hospitals for an underserved care experience. The didactic and online curriculum is provided by CUSOM. Time distribution in the rotation schedule reflects CUSOM’s mission to prepare primary care physicians for underserved areas, while preparing students to enter residency in any specialty.
• Residency/Fellowship — By 2016, CUSOM established over 380 new residency positions in community hospitals throughout North Carolina as well as a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Campbell University. The school will continue to develop residencies to fulfill the mission to meet the healthcare needs of the rural and underserved communities of North Carolina. These positions include: Traditional Rotating Internship, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Surgery, neuromusculoskeletal and the CU Sports Medicine Fellowship.
• Alumni — Graduating the
inaugural class in 2017, CUSOM is committed to supporting its alumni through professional development, opportunities for networking, and sharing Campbell pride—both during residency and throughout their entire medical careers.
Top Right: MS-III Erica Brotzman closing a c-section Above: MS-III Tom Soker with attending cardiologist Dr. Sydney Short and resident Dr. Danielle Eagan 6
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BE ANALYTICAL.
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“ CUSOM is a school that puts its students first. I could tell by the end of my interview day that this was the place I would be able to grow and mature as a future physician. Not all schools the size of CUSOM can boast the family-like atmosphere easily found anywhere inside and outside of the building.” — Monica Gonzales, Class of 2019
BE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.
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Approx. Drive Time from Campbell to: Fayetteville 25 minutes Raleigh 40 minutes Chapel Hill 1 hour Wilmington 2 hours Richmond 3 hours Asheville 4 hours Charleston 4 hours Washington, DC 5 hours Atlanta 6 hours Orlando 8 hours
NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS
RALEIGH
FAYETTEVILLE
OUTER BANKS
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FACILITIES The medical school is housed in the Leon Levine Hall of Medical Sciences and is the first facility constructed on the 40-acre Health Sciences Campus adjacent to the existing main campus of Campbell University. Leon Levine Hall consists of approximately 96,500 square feet on four floors. The building is designed to create a modern learning environment.
The most significant components of the CUSOM facility include: • Two lecture halls with tiered seating, well-equipped with audiovisual technology and wireless Internet access to accommodate up to 200 students each • Conference rooms equipped for presentations and telecommunications • Adequate faculty and staff offices with conference space • Twenty-four small-group rooms, designed for eight students and a facilitator, equipped with the latest technology to facilitate optimal learning • A Standardized Patient and Simulation (SIM) Center, an Anatomy Lab, the Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Lab and CUSOM Medical Library
STANDARDIZED PATIENT AND SIMULATION (SIM) CENTER The 9,000-square-foot SIM Center, located on the second floor of Leon Levine Hall of Medical Sciences, is dedicated to standardized patient learning experiences and high fidelity simulation. The center features twelve Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) suites, enabling learnersto engage with Standardized Patients and six high fidelity simulation rooms including: an Operating Room (OR); an Emergency Room (ER); an Intensive Care Unit (ICU); a Birthing Suite; a Virtual Simulation Room; and a Multipurpose Simulation Room. Within the first few weeks of starting medical school, all students are exposed to Standardized Patient (SP) encounters and recur throughout the first two years. Manikin-based simulation encounters begin second semester of year one and continue through each semester. At the beginning of year three, Simulation Month 10
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includes manikin based simulations as well as an intensive preparation for the national board performance evaluation (COMLEX-USA Level 2PE) which includes multi-case SP experience at the beginning of year four.
ANATOMY LAB The 5,300-square-foot anatomy lab is located on the fourth floor and can accommodate over 150 students. The dissection area within the anatomy lab holds 28 dissection tables/stations. The faculty space at the front of the lab has technology to provide real-time/recording of procedures and prosections that can be broadcast to all dissection tables as well as the small group lecture hall adjacent to the lab. The lab is equipped with a dedicated server and Internet access to provide resources that will integrate anatomical science with clinical science. Resources include an electronic, customized dissection program, crosssectional anatomy, diagnostic imaging and video content. Models of organ systems are also available.
BE SYSTEMATIC.
LEARN IN A MODERN, STATE-OF-THE-ART ENVIRONMENT. Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine 11
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UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS Located less than 45 minutes from downtown Raleigh and Fayetteville, Campbell’s main campus in Buies Creek is an ideal environment to focus on academics and be involved in campus life. In addition to offering the perfect balance of an attractive, friendly campus community, Campbell is an integral part of the rapidly growing Research Triangle Region. In fact, more North Carolinians choose Campbell over any other private college or university in the state of North Carolina.
Campbell is home to:
OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE (OMM) LAB The 3,635-square-foot Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Lab, which is located on the third floor of the medical school building, can comfortably accommodate over 80 students per lab session. This lab allows for live broadcast feeds to other educational spaces in the facility.
CUSOM MEDICAL LIBRARY The Campbell University Medical Library provides students in the healthcare professional degree programs with access to thousands of professional medical resources including peer-reviewed medical journals and full-text databases. The Electronic Medical Library is available 24 hours a day at lib.campbell.edu/cusom.
RESEARCH AT CUSOM CUSOM provides support for student research including travel funds for research presentation. CUSOM has multiple research laboratory spaces including 7,000 square feet in the newly constructed Smith Hall adjacent to Levine Hall on the Health Sciences Campus.
• Seven graduate and professional schools • More than 90 academic and pre-professional societies • Biomedical research laboratories on the Campbell University campus & Health Science Campus • Keith Hills Golf Club, a semiprivate 27-hole golf facility, and an Aquatics Center • The Campbell University Wiggins Library • More than 100 undergraduate degree programs in the liberal arts, sciences and professions • 400 Division I athletes in 21 sports • A 3,095-seat John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center that serves as an athletics venue and an arena for nationally-known performers • More than 6,200 students across all campuses
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION The Student Government Association (SGA) serves as a voice for students. Open to all students campus-wide, SGA welcomes proposals and participation from the entire student body. The responsibilities of Student Government include: collecting and expressing student opinion, acting as a liaison for the student body, promoting osteopathic medicine, supporting club and class activities and working to improve the quality of life for all students at CUSOM. The Office of Student Affairs serves as the liaison between the administration and Student Government.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Student clubs and organizations are a very important part of the Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. The goals of student clubs and organizations relate to the mission of CUSOM and the osteopathic profession. The service performed by members of student organizations benefits not only the community and the region, but also the members, as they gain valuable knowledge, skills and experience. Many CUSOM students are actively involved as officers or committee members at the state, regional or national level.
SERVICE Campbell has always had a strong commitment to service and the medical school continues in this CU tradition. Supporting local service projects and embarking on our own acts of service nurtures our commitment to the community and serves people in our community who are in need. CUSOM students participate in ongoing community service programs throughout Buies Creek and in five regions during their rotations.
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INTRAMURALS Campbell is home to over 30 intramurals, activities, club sports and fitness programs. Team CUSOM was the 2014 Intramural Champion and the ultimate Frisbee and beach volleyball teams have been in the finals annually.
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Access to Free Fitness Facilities and Classes: Indoor and Outdoor Pools 27-Hole Golf Course Safe Walk/Run Trails
PiYo Power Pilates X-Fit Yoga Zumba
FREE CLINIC A dedicated team of students from the inaugural class created the business plan and applied for grants to start the student-run free clinic, Campbell Community Care Clinic. It is one of the few osteopathic student-run clinics in the
United States and is an interprofessional clinic with the school of pharmacy and PA programs. The clinic is open every Tuesday, and provides primary care, referrals and pharmacy services to patients who do not have insurance.
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BE INVOLVED. At CUSOM, our faculty research is funded by internal support as well as NIH/NCI grants. Many of our faculty are published in national and international journals regarding a wide variety of research and scholarship in areas of basic science, clinical education, and pedagogical. Students are encouraged to engage in research throughout their four years at CUSOM. Students and faculty present research at the local, state and national meetings throughout the year.
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BE AN ADVOCATE.
In partnership with state and national organizations, our students actively engage in advocacy in Washington DC and Raleigh to address the most pressing issues and concerns affecting medical students. Our students are positioned to become life long advocates for the medical profession.
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“ The trip exceeded all expectations I had when I signed up. We had the opportunity to help provide medical care to people in desperate need of it—it was by far one of the best experiences I’ve had as a medical student. “ The strong medical education at Campbell really has prepared us for our futures as physicians, and the Jamaica trip helped solidify this— it was an opportunity to interview patients, perform physical exams, and discuss medical plans with them and it really helped me tie everything together and learn more.
SHORT-TERM MISSIONS YEAR 1 & 2 ROTATIONS YEAR 3 & 4 Students have opportunities to take part in medical mission trips throughout all four years. One week domestic and international trips designed to introduce students to healthcare in rural and underserved communities are open to students MS-I to MS-IV. Third and fourth year students may apply for approval to complete a four-week rotation abroad where their knowledge and clinical skills will truly be put to the test in underserved communities across the globe. Additionally, one-day service opportunities are regularly available throughout the academic year as well as two week international trips during summer breaks.
“ The Jamaica trip is something that impacted me personally and educationally. Personally, the ties and friendships with my fellow classmates, professors, and our patients is something that I will always have to hold onto. Educationally, I was able to apply so many things we have learned, and the one on one experience we got with patients is irreplaceable. I learned so much about different illnesses and how to treat them; being able to apply what we have learned outside of the classroom was pretty amazing. I felt like it was very good exposure before we start clinical rotations in August.” —Kalie Gargano, Class of 2018 18
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BE DEVOTED. “ ‘To educate and prepare…’ This may not sound that important initially, but it has turned into a broad definition of things that I would never have thought it would incorporate when I first started here.” —Angeline Modesti, Class of 2018
SERVE THE UNDERSERVED.
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FREQUENTLY
WHY CUSOM? “ CUSOM’s emphasis on mindbody-spirit was an important factor for me. I saw the opportunity at CUSOM to learn and practice in some of the most underserved regions of North Carolina and the world. From developing a studentrun clinic to establishing sustainable clinical partnerships across the world, they are creating opportunities for students to be prepared for whatever environment we will practice in. In today’s world, being adaptive and having cultural competency is invaluable. Really, it is the people that make CUSOM so special; we have a real partnership in training where everyone is working towards a common goal of making a positive impact on the health of all people.” —Colin Good, Class of 2017 WHY OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE “I knew from the first time I was introduced to osteopathic medicine that it was the only option for me. It was a natural fit for my perspective on health and wellness, and I saw it would give me the tools and mentors for learning to practice medicine in a way that helps individuals achieve their highest level of health. For over a century, osteopathic physicians have been practicing a model of care that is just now becoming mainstream. It’s a privilege to be joining a profession
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WHY OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE? “ Osteopathic Medicine presents a unique opportunity to be trained in caring for my patients beyond conventional medical treatments. I will always possess an additional treatment modality (Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment) to help heal my patients even in the absence of any medications or medical equipment.” —Victor Appau, Class of 2017
with such a rich history in holistic patient care and one with such a promising future—I couldn’t be more excited be part of it. I will forever appreciate that osteopathic schools saw me first as an individual whose unique abilities and strengths are what qualified me to become an impactful clinician. Knowing that gave me the confidence to see myself as someone who could not only survive in medicine, but contribute, too.” —Colin Good, Class of 2017
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WHY I LOVE CUSOM. “ I love CUSOM because of our devotion to academic and professional excellence as well as our commitment to serving under-privileged and underserved populations.” —Victor Appau, Class of 2017 DESCRIBE YOUR OWN ACADEMIC BACKGROUNDS AND YOUR FIT FOR DO SCHOOL. “ While working as a cardiovascular medical/surgical nurse and a Personal Care Assistant on a renal transplant unit, I gained an appreciation for how providing the most basic hands-on personal care to patients tremendously improved their health outcomes. Therefore, pursuing a career in Osteopathic Medicine is very fitting for me because it provides the perfect platform from which to deliver holistic patient care.” —Victor Appau, Class of 2017 DISCUSS HOW YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS A DO. “ I desire to someday improve access to primary medical care in underserved populations both locally and abroad by intentionally practicing in such communities.” —Victor Appau, Class of 2017
ASKED QUESTIONS. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE CUSOM? “ The values espoused by A.T. Still in the latter part of the 19th century are still true today. The physician should treat the individual, not the disease, and that treatment should incorporate mind, body, and spirit. I was immediately attracted to that approach, especially as a student who spent 10 years of my career in development work seeing the value of the individual touch. Equally so, I chose Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine because as a new medical school, it offered something so many other places could not: The opportunity to be at the beginning of something special and leave a legacy. As a member of the inaugural class, I’ve had the unique chance to lead a team to develop a student-run free clinic at Campbell. I believe our clinic is part of the continuing tradition of osteopathic medicine, begun so many years ago, and continuing long into the future.” —Daniel Moses, Class of 2017, OMS-II, CUSOM
“ I chose Osteopathic Medicine because I believe it reflects my own personal values—comprehensive care and compassion are key to the healing process. CUSOM was the perfect fit! The faculty and staff are amazing and truly dedicated to providing the best medical education in a supportive environment. I graduated from Elizabeth City State University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biology. After graduation, I worked as a Project Coordinator of a research grant geared towards prevention of cardiovascular disease in African-American women. I noticed many of the women wished for a more caring physician. When I learned about the holistic philosophy of Osteopathic Medicine, I knew I would gain the necessary skills to foster this desired relationship. As a DO, I plan to implement my training in holistic medicine to cultivate a culture of love and compassion with my patients and my community.” —Tarreyca Taylor, Class of 2017
“ I grew up in a small town in rural southeastern NC where there were only two practicing medical physicians. Both of these physicians had to work beyond the ‘typical’ scope of practice which is what I believe molded them into phenomenal doctors. When making my decision to attend medical school, I decided I wanted to train in a field that would provide me with a similar diverse education. Osteopathic medicine was the clear choice for me because it offers the most well rounded medical education. I believe one of the aspects that makes CUSOM itself so great is the close-knit community feeling that flows through the building similar to the feeling of home. I love the knowledge I am gaining as an Osteopathic Medical student, and I hope to one day take the knowledge I have obtained at CUSOM back to eastern NC and make an impact on rural health in my community as the well rounded physician that I strive to be.” —Anthony J. Parker, Class of 2017
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Basic Admissions Requirements — Applicants must have completed a minimum of 90 semester hours or 78% of the required credits for a degree at a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. Applicants must earn a bachelors’ degree prior to matriculation. The average GPA is 3.6 and a competitive MCAT score usually begins at 24 (MCAT taken prior to April 2015) or competitive score in the 50th percentile of your particular test date (MCAT taken after March 2015); however, the MCAT is weighed in connection with grades and personal qualities. The overall GPA and the interview are considered of most importance.
BE ACCEPTED.
Prerequisites — Required: Biological Sciences (8 hours); Physics (6 to 8 hours); General Chemistry/Inorganic (8 hours); Organic Chemistry (8 hours); English (8 hours). Recommended: 6 hours in upperlevel biomedical courses 300 level or above—faculty recommend anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology or genetics). Labs are to be included with each course section. Candidates must have earned a C or better in each course. Primary Application — To apply, submit your initial application through American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOMAS). Please follow the AACOMAS instructions to complete the application. Once you have submitted your application, you must arrange to have all official college transcripts and MCAT scores sent directly to AACOMAS for verification. Secondary Application — Once the primary application is received from AACOMAS and reviewed, 22
VISIT AND APPLY! competitive applicants will be invited to complete and submit a secondary application. Letters of Recommendation — CUSOM requires two letters of recommendation along with the Secondary Application. One letter must be from a physician (DO or MD) and the second from a pre-health committee or a doctoral level faculty member. Letters are accepted through AACOMAS Interfolio, VirtualEvals or
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directly from the author to the Admissions Office. The Interview — CUSOM begins interviewing prospective students mid-August. Applicants selected for an interview must be able to visit the campus and participate in the interview day that consists of three one-on-one interviews, admissions and financial aid presentations, a tour of the Leon Levine Hall of Medical Sciences and lunch with current medical students.
“ When choosing a school to apply to, or to attend, really think about the opportunities the school provides for you. These opportunities can involve academic opportunities for success; opportunities for community involvement; opportunities to have your ideas heard and implemented. Choose the places you feel like you have the most opportunities to grow as a person and as a physician.” — Monica Gonzales, Class of 2019
Apply Early! CUSOM operates on a rolling admissions cycle. The Admissions Committee will review applications, conduct interviews and make decisions throughout the admissions cycle until the class is filled. Candidates are notified of the committee’s decision within two weeks of their interview. Early submission of materials will ensure timely processing and avoid delays with interview openings and the class potentially being filled.
F inancial Aid and Scholarships — Investing in medical education is a major financial decision. Therefore, careful planning and fiscal management are essential to meet future obligations. CUSOM’s goal is to help you become an informed borrower and provide a system of financial assistance services. Our hope is to not only support you through the financial aid process, but also help with financial counseling and debt management planning services.
Financial Aid can come in many forms through loans, scholarships and grants—these are available to qualified students to assist in paying for expenses directly related to the cost of medical education. A variety of scholarships are available to CUSOM medical students, including merit-based awards and endowed scholarships. Ms. Sherry Smith, assistant director of financial aid, can provide information regarding specific scholarship opportunities.
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BECOME A CAMPBELL PHYSICIAN. VISIT US! CUSOM hosts ShaDOw Days, Open Houses, and other special opportunities to visit our campus throughout the year. Follow us on social media or visit our website to learn more and register for an upcoming event.
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MISSION To educate and prepare communitybased osteopathic physicians in a Christian environment to care for the rural and underserved populations in North Carolina, the Southeastern United States and the nation.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) PO Box 4280 | Buies Creek, NC 27506 Toll Free: 1 (855) CUSOM13 or (1.855.287.6613) Ext 1770 Phone: 910.893.1770 | Fax: 910.893.1777 CUSOMadmissions@campbell.edu CUSOM0916TR