At Noorda-COM, everything we do is centered on your academic success. From our tech-forward curriculum and state-of-the-art simulation experiences to our highly credentialed faculty and close engagement with the community, you will find a medical school experience unlike any other here at Noorda-COM.
YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR TOP PRIORITY
Your Success Is Our Top Priority
鈥淚 love attending Noorda-COM because it feels like being part of a supportive family, where faculty and staff genuinely care about my success and well-being. The flexibility of the curriculum allows me to tailor my education to my interests and goals, fostering a dynamic learning environment that encourages exploration and growth.
With unwavering support from both peers and faculty, I feel empowered to embrace challenges and thrive as a future physician.鈥
Aliea
Student Doctor of the Year, Class of 2026
鈥淚 love attending Noorda-COM because it feels like being part of a supportive family, where faculty and staff genuinely care about my success and well-being. The flexibility of the curriculum allows me to tailor my education to my interests and goals, fostering a dynamic learning environment that encourages exploration and growth.
With unwavering support from both peers and faculty, I feel empowered to embrace challenges and thrive as a future physician.鈥
Aliea
Student Doctor of the Year, Class of 2026
Application Process: Simplified
1
Submit the AACOMAS Primary Application
All applications must be submitted through AACOMAS-the centralized application service for all U.S. osteopathic schools.
2
Submit the Noorda-COM Secondary Application
Qualified applicants will be invited to complete a Noorda-COM Secondary Application by submitting the following:
- Professional Headshot
- Video (preferred) or essay
- $60 fee
- Signed Minimum Technical Standards Agreement
3
Submit Letters of Recommendation
Submit letters from the the following three sources:
- A healthcare source who is familiar with the applicant鈥檚 work in healthcare/with patients (preferably an osteopathic physician)
- An academic source who is familiar with the applicant鈥檚 academic work
- A character reference who can speak to the applicant鈥檚 personal attributes and character traits
Note: Letters must be signed and on letterhead and dated within two (2) years prior to application submission. Letters from family members are not accepted.
4
Complete Your Interview
Selected applicants are invited to participate in a formal personal interview. Invitations are sent on a rolling basis, and applicants will have the choice of participating virtually or in-person.
Applicants are responsible for the following:
- Becoming familiar with admission requirements, following application procedures, and meeting all deadlines. The collection and timely submission of supplemental applications, letters of evaluation, transcripts, and all applicable fees.
- Reporting and updating any changes in the initially submitted application (e.g., address, phone number, academic status, and state of residence).
- Responding promptly, either to accept or to decline all interview invitations and offers of admission.
- Applicants who have made a final decision on the medical school they plan to attend have the obligation to promptly withdraw their application from all other schools. Applicants may hold only one acceptance after May 1.
Admission Requirements & Deadlines
Applicants are required to provide evidence of a solid foundation and demonstrate proficiency in the biological and physical sciences. A baccalaureate degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university is required.
Deadlines
Noorda-COM utilizes a rolling admissions process, and verified applications are reviewed as they are received.
Primary Application Submitted through AACOMAS
APRIL 1
11:59 pm ET
Secondary Application Submitted through AACOMAS
MAY 1
11:59 pm ET
Requirements At A Glance
Bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Cumulative and science GPAs of 3.0 preferred
Bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Cumulative and science GPAs of 3.0 preferred
Preferred MCAT score of 500 with 125 subsection score
Minimum MCAT score of 495
Minimum 60 science credit hours preferred
Required prerequisite coursework completed with a C or higher
Extracurricular, healthcare, research, and/or shadowing experience
MCAT scores are required and are valid for three years from the original test date. Exams must be taken no later than March 31 of the year of matriculation
Prerequisite Course Requirements
Completion of the following college courses, which may include laboratory work, before matriculation is required.鈥疶hese required courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher and taken for credit at a regionally accredited college or university. Advanced placement credits can fulfill the course requirements if they are accepted for credit by your degree-granting institution. Required courses must be recorded in the Academic History section of the AACOMAS application (see鈥 鈥痠苍蝉迟谤耻肠迟颈辞苍蝉).
Course | # of Semesters/Hours |
Biology with Lab | 8 Semester/12 Quarter Hours |
Inorganic Chemistry with Lab | 8 Semester/12 Quarter Hours |
Organic Chemistry with Lab
Four semester credits can be Biochemistry |
8 Semester/12 Quarter Hours |
Physics with Lab | 8 Semester/12 Quarter Hours |
Behavioral Sciences
Psychology and Sociology highly recommended |
6 Semester/9 Quarter Hours |
Math/Statistics | 6 Semester/9 Quarter Hours |
English Composition and/or Literature | 6 Semester/9 Quarter Hours |
Courses that are recommended, but not required, include: Anatomy, Physiology, Immunology, Histology, Embryology, Philosophy, and Medical Terminology
Course | # of Semesters/ Hours |
Biology with Lab | 8 Semester/12 Quarter Hours |
Inorganic Chemistry with Lab | 8 Semester/12 Quarter Hours |
Organic Chemistry with Lab
Four semester credits can be Biochemistry |
8 Semester/12 Quarter Hours |
Physics with Lab | 8 Semester/12 Quarter Hours |
Behavioral Sciences
Psychology and Sociology highly recommended |
6 Semester/9 Quarter Hours |
Math/Statistics | 6 Semester/9 Quarter Hours |
English Composition and/or Literature | 6 Semester/9 Quarter Hours |
Courses that are recommended, but not required, include: Anatomy, Physiology, Immunology, Histology, Embryology, Philosophy, and Medical Terminology
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Non-academic Achievements
Non-academic experiences are also considered, as well as a candidate鈥檚 demonstrated alignment with the mission and values of the College. The 黑料老司机 Committee looks for non-academic experiences including but not limited to the following:
- Leadership roles in organizations (e.g., club leadership, teaching assistant, tutor, etc.)
- Involvement in non-healthcare community volunteer or enrichment
- Involvement in research activities
- Commitment to an organization(s) for more than two (2) years
- Participation in a domestic/international humanitarian or medical mission trip
- Work experience in the medical field (e.g., EMT, nurse, medical assistant, CNA, etc.)
- Medical field volunteer experiences (e.g., hospital or hospice volunteer, medical interpreter, Red Cross volunteer, etc.)
- Shadowing of a physician, osteopathic or allopathic (osteopathic preferred)
Residency
We encourage qualified individuals interested in osteopathic medicine to apply, regardless of their current/permanent state of residence. We accept individuals from across the country and aim to build a diverse class to help us meet our mission.
At this time, we are not accepting applications from international or DACA 黑料老司机s. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to apply.
Matriculation Requirements
To secure a seat in the matriculating class at Noorda-COM, all incoming 黑料老司机s must complete the following enrollment requirements:
Seat Deposit
Submission of a full seat deposit ($1,250 Acceptance Fee + $750 Enrollment Fee) is required. Payment is credited toward tuition and fees balance upon matriculation. The fees are non-refundable as allowed after the three-day cooling-off period regardless of the reason. Withdrawing prior to matriculation does not negate the no-refund policy.
Transcripts
All incoming 黑料老司机s are required to request official transcripts to be sent to鈥 transcripts@noordacom.org.鈥痜rom all institutions where coursework and/or degrees were listed as in progress/pending at the time of application. Transcripts should be sent after the posting of final grades and/or the conferral of degree(s). Acceptance is conditional until all official transcripts are received from institutions where a degree was earned, or prerequisite coursework was completed.
Transcripts must be on file prior to matriculation. All required coursework must be completed with a C or higher and degrees completed by July 15 of the matriculation year. Transcripts must be submitted electronically to transcripts@noordacom.org. If an institution does not send transcripts electronically, transcripts may be mailed to:
黑料老司机 of Osteopathic Medicine
Attn: Transcripts
2162 South 180 East
Provo, UT 84606
Drug Screening
Prior to matriculation, all 黑料老司机s matriculating into Noorda-COM will have a drug screening performed at their own expense. Students will be required to undergo an additional drug screening towards the completion of the second year prior to promotion to third year and clinical clerkships. The drug screening will be performed by a certifying organization retained by 黑料老司机 of Osteopathic Medicine. The purpose of the drug screening is to satisfy federal and state requirements for individuals participating in clinical activities involving patient care, including clinical clerkships and early clinical experiences. A positive drug screening may result in denial of acceptance into the COM.
Immunizations
All matriculating 黑料老司机s must be vaccinated鈥痠n accordance with鈥疦oorda-COM鈥檚 guidelines to鈥痯articipate鈥痠n clinical activities and rotations. Immunization and health requirements are based on CDC guidelines for healthcare workers and the requirements of the Department of Clinical Education. These requirements are subject to change and matriculating and enrolled 黑料老司机s are expected to adhere to the current guidelines.
Automobile Insurance
All Noorda-COM 黑料老司机s are required to submit proof of personal auto insurance after matriculation. Students may seek an Auto Insurance exemption if they do not have a personal mode of transportation by contacting the Clinical Education Department.
Student Health Insurance
All Noorda-COM 黑料老司机s are required to maintain personal health insurance.鈥疭tudents may have insurance through various options including parents, spouses, or health exchanges. To ensure 黑料老司机s have access to a comprehensive plan, Noorda-COM is making available a 黑料老司机 health insurance plan through HSA Consulting (HSAC). All 黑料老司机s must either enroll in the Noorda-COM sponsored health plan or provide proof of acceptable alternative health coverage to HSAC.
Noorda-COM does not waive 黑料老司机 health insurance requirements for religious or personal preferences. Noncompliance with Noorda-COM鈥檚 health insurance policy may result in unexcused absences leading to failure of a course, academic probation, failure to progress, delay in graduation, or dismissal from the College.
Students who fail to meet these requirements will not be allowed to matriculate and/or may jeopardize their eligibility for participation in clinical education and/or continued enrollment.
Transfer 黑料老司机
Students enrolled at a medical school accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (AOA-COCA) or the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) may be considered for transfer admission into the beginning of the second or third year of medical studies at 黑料老司机 of Osteopathic Medicine (Noorda-COM) upon completion of the equivalent level of medical education as currently structured at Noorda-COM and provided that a vacancy exists. The last two years of education must be completed at Noorda-COM. LCME-enrolled transfer 黑料老司机s must successfully complete all OMM/OPP competencies before graduation from the COM. Transfer or admissions with advanced standing is at the discretion of the Dean. Please read our Transfer Admission Policy in full here.
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The College reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant for any reason the College deems sufficient.
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