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

1. Completion of the admissions course requirements
   • Grades of C or better (grades of C- are not acceptable)
   • To be competitive, students should have minimum cumulative and science GPAs over 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
   • To receive a supplemental application, students must have minimum cumulative and science 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
3. Competitive test scores on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
   • Average MCAT score for students entering CCOM in 2022 was 510
   • Only MCAT exam scores earned from tests taken no more than 3 years prior to the planned enrollment year are acceptable
   • Candidates can register for MCAT tests through the MCAT Program Office at 202/828-0600 or visit https://www.aamc.org/register-mcat-exam for information
4. Two letters of recommendation
   • One letter from either a premedical advisory committee, prehealth advisor or basic science professor who taught the applicant
   • It is preferred the second letter be written by a U.S. licensed D.O. or M.D. Letters from osteopathic physicians are strongly recommended. Letters written by family members are not acceptable.

Students seeking admission to CCOM must:

1. Demonstrate understanding of and interest in osteopathic medicine
2. Demonstrate service orientation through community service or extracurricular activities
3. Show motivation for, and commitment to, healthcare as demonstrated by previous work, volunteer work, or other life experiences
4. Possess verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with patients and colleagues
5. Pass the Midwestern University fingerprint-based background check
6. Commit to abide by the Midwestern University Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy
7. Meet the Technical Standards of the College