The following requirements apply to all prerequisite coursework identified in section above:

1. Must Be Taken at Accredited College or University All prerequisites must be completed at an accredited four-year undergraduate university, four-year undergraduate university extension program or two-year community college located in the United States prior to enrollment in the COM. For international students, please see separate provisions applicable to international coursework in the Admissions policy

2. Deadline for Prerequisite Completion All prerequisites must be completed prior to matriculation.

3. Letter Grade of C or Better Required; Students must earn a minimum grade of at least a “C” or higher to satisfy completion of each prerequisite course. Grades of “C-”, pass/no pass, credit/no credit will not be accepted.

4. Distance Learning/Online Coursework Generally, distance learning or online courses taken with accredited institutions are not acceptable for most prerequisite requirements.

5. Advanced Placement Courses to Satisfy Prerequisites Prerequisite course credit for Advanced Placement (“AP”) examinations taken in high school are not accepted at CHSU COM.

6. Courses Must Be Taken Ten (10) Years or Less Prior to Enrollment Generally, all applicants must complete all prerequisite requirements within ten (10) years or less prior to enrollment in the COM. Applicants who have taken prerequisite courses more than ten (10) years prior to enrollment in the COM may be required to repeat that coursework prior to matriculation.

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These additional college courses are recommended, but not required: Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Physiology.

 National averages for qualifying GPA and MCAT scores for matriculating in an Osteopathic Medical College for the current year can be found at https://www.aacom.org/become-a-doctor/applying/general-admission-requirements. A competitive applicant will likely have one or more of the following or similar qualities:

• A demonstrated commitment to health care as evidenced by volunteer or employment in a health care setting;
• A demonstrated commitment to or understanding of the osteopathic medical profession (e.g. shadowing one or more osteopathic physician);
• Service to the community (e.g. volunteer humanitarian/altruistic works);
• A determination to learn the continued advancements in biomedical sciences through research and other scholarly activities.

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Prior to applying to attend CHSU, applicants are required to explore and gain a thorough understanding of what it means to have a career in Osteopathic Medicine. Importantly, before applying, applicants are required to understand and commit to CHSU’s Team Based Learning model, which emphasizes collaborative learning. Applicants are also required to commit to abiding by all CHSU and CHSU COM policies and procedures upon enrollment, including but not limited to policies regarding smoke-free and drug-free requirements.

CHSU uses a rolling admissions process to select successful applicants. Therefore, admissions decisions will be ongoing throughout the application process. Applicants will be notified by mail and email if they have been accepted into the COM. Instructions and deadlines regarding the AACOMAS application is available from AACOMAS (www.aacom.org).

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CHSU COM requires letters of recommendation to be submitted with the AACOMAS application. Only applicants satisfying this requirement will be considered for admission. The following are the required letters of recommendation:

1. One letter from a physician (DO or MD) that details the applicant’s exposure to patients and the applicant’s ability to be successful in a medical setting. It can reflect shadowing, volunteer, or work experience. A letter of recommendation from an osteopathic physician is recommended; AND

2. Either of the following:

a. A single letter from a pre-medical advisor or committee letter; or

b. Two academic letters written by college science professors who have instructed the applicant.

Letters must be on letterhead and include the recommender’s academic credentials and a signature. Applicants are responsible for informing faculty of these requirements when requesting letters.

Letters from relatives, spouses, family friends, coaches, personal trainers, veterinarians, dentists, or the applicant’s family physician will not be accepted – authors should be as objective as possible.

Application packets will only be reviewed by Admissions after all required letters are submitted.

For more information, please email us at medschool@chsu.edu

For more information, please email us at medschool@chsu.edu

Once CHSU COM has received the applicant’s primary application from AACOMAS the applications are screened by the Office of Admissions Staff (“Admissions Staff’) for minimum initial requirements prior to an invitation to complete a supplemental application. These minimum requirements include all of the following:

• Completion of and/or planned completion of all prerequisites prior to July 1 preceding enrollment in the COM, unless an exception is approved by the Dean’s Office.

• Overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. To be competitive, students should have a prerequisite GPA of 3.30 or higher on a 4.0 scale. If a student has retaken a course multiple times, all grades received for that course will be accounted for in calculating cumulative GPA.

• A minimum MCAT score of 496.

• No score for MCAT sub-sections lower than the 15th percentile.

Applications that meet the minimum initial requirements will receive an email containing login instructions and information on how to complete and submit the supplemental application. The supplemental application will include essay and other questions that may assess the applicant’s knowledge of CHSU COM’s mission and values, as well as their knowledge on topics related to healthcare.

All supplemental application requirements will be published by the COM prior to each admissions application cycle.

Only those applicants invited to move on to a Supplemental Application will be required to participate in the CASPer Assessment Program. The CASPer test is an online screening tool designed to evaluate key personal and professional characteristics that make for successful students and graduates. Results from the CASPer exam are not solely determinative of whether an applicant will be admitted or denied admission and it is one of several tools which the COM uses to make admissions decisions.

The applicant is responsible for paying both the CASPer test fee as well as the fee for the results to be distributed to the COM. Use of the CASPer increases fairness in applicant evaluation by providing the admissions committee with an additional measure of traits such as professionalism, ethics, communication, and empathy.

After the applicant completes the Supplemental Application, the applications are forwarded to the Admissions Staff. Admissions Staff will review the application in a holistic manner to determine if the applicant has the academic ability and experiences to succeed in osteopathic medical school.

Specifically, the Admissions Staff will look at whether the application shows evidence of Non-Academic Factors which support the application.

For more information, please email us at medschool@chsu.edu

For more information, please email us at medschool@chsu.edu