Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Application Process

First review admissions requirements

WVSOM uses the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS) to process applications. Students must submit all official transcripts & official MCAT scores to AACOMAS.

Step One: Apply through AACOMAS

• Familiarize yourself with the AACOM website for additional information on applying to an osteopathic medical school.
• Apply online through the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS)
• Submit all official MCAT scores (MCAT must be within 3 calendar years of matriculation). Visit MCAT for additional information on testing.
• Submit all official transcripts**
• Submit AACOMAS application fee
• Contact AACOMAS to verify that all items have been received
• Deadline for submission: first week of June

**Coursework taken at a foreign institution must be evaluated for U.S. equivalence by an AACOMAS approved evaluation service

Step Two: WVSOM requires the following two (2) letters of recommendation (additional recommendations are accepted):

• Pre-med committee letter or any science faculty member who instructed you.
• A letter from a physician (MD or DO) is required. A letter from an osteopathic physician is recommended.
• Please do not have an individual who is a relative write either of these letters for you.
• These letters may be submitted through AACOMAS, Interfolio, or as original hard copies by mail.

• Letters of recommendation submitted in paper format must be mailed directly from the physician or science faculty member and be on official office letterhead with an original signature. Please have them use the postal mailing information listed below. We will not accept letters of recommendation that are faxed or sent via email.

  West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
  Admissions Office
  400 Lee Street North
  Lewisburg, WV 24901

Step Three: Select students are invited to complete a Supplemental Application

Applicants who have successfully completed the AACOMAS application (all required documents for WVSOM, AACOMAS fee, and application verified with official MCAT scores) will receive a confirmation email from WVSOM with an ID & PIN number along with access to the Supplemental Application. This MyWVSOM login information will assist applicants in keeping track of their application status and process from this point forward.

Step Four: Interview (invitation only)

• After review of the Supplemental Application, the Admissions Office will contact select students to invite them to interview.

• Students invited to interview will be required to pay the Supplemental Fee (non-refundable):

  WV Residents: Fee is waived
  Out-of-State Residents: $80

• Additional forms must be completed prior to the student's arrival to campus. Details will be communicated at the time an interview is offered.

Citizenship:

Students are required to have U.S. citizenship or have proof of permanent resident status (green card).

WVSOM Nondiscrimination Statement:

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is committed to fostering an educational environment that values the development of human potential, cultural and ethnic diversity, and understanding.

WVSOM will not discriminate against any student or applicant for admission on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or other category that is protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

However, with respect to disability, the disability must not be such as would, even with reasonable accommodation, in and of itself preclude the student or applicant's effective participation in the WVSOM educational program. Students must meet the WVSOM Health and Technical Standards - Students must comply with the version of Health & Technical Standards in effect at the time of their matriculation.