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We, at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and COMP-Northwest, remain committed to ushering a new generation of osteopathic physicians who serve their patients with purpose, passion, and proficiency. The faculty and staff at both campuses inspire a shared vision of a student-centered, inter-professional approach to learning with a meaningful emphasis on humanistic health care. We strive to model the way for our students and alumni by being leaders in our profession, our communities, and in the realm of academia. Today’s advanced technology and the ever-growing body of medical knowledge continue to move COMP and COMP-Northwest into a new era of medicine. A vigorous desire to heal combined with their strong medical education makes our students stand apart from the rest. Our students thrive in a culture of patient-focused care because they practice on a foundation of professionalism, benevolence, and respect. They understand that while they practice the art of medicine with their heads, they must never forget to use their hearts.

COMP students in ISAC inspect and disect the back of a donor in Gross Anatomy Lab Thursday, June 17, 2021. Open video modal

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine California & Oregon

Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) see patients, prescribe medications, perform surgeries, and deliver babies in hospitals, medical centers, and offices across the United States and overseas. Whether they are primary care providers or specialists, DOs use all the standard tools of modern medicine, but also have additional therapeutic modalities with which to care for their patients.
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  • International Students

    Western University of Health Sciences (SWAGÊÓƵ) welcomes international students and their families to our diverse university community.

    International Student Services (ISS) is responsible for providing support and assistance in immigration advising, maintaining immigration status, maintaining information and documents on foreign students and their dependents in the Student and exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), staying current with rules and regulations and interpreting and applying the rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Homeland Security.

    International Students

  • Veterans Benefits

    Western University of Health Sciences has approval from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to certify students eligible to receive VA educational benefits. The School Certifying Officials that are located on the Pomona, California campus assist all students who receive VA educational benefits. We cannot assist you with determining your eligibility for benefits.

    Veterans Benefits

  • Commitment TO DIVERSITY

    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    We are focused on seamless integration of DEI consciousness in our curriculum, recruitment and successful admission of students from diverse groups, engagement and leadership development of students from diverse groups, recruitment and advancement of employees of diverse groups, active engagement in DEI research, development of funding sources for scholarships, recruitment and retention efforts, and celebrations of local, national and global diversity.
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    Digital Doctor Bag Program

    COMP and COMP-Northwest is an Apple Distinguished School. Technology continues to advance rapidly. We are committed to educating the physicians of the future on leading edge advancements in both medical education and the practice of medicine. As a medical school, we believe that the development of programs like the Digital Doctor Bag will provide our medical students with the skills necessary to thrive in the transforming environment of health care.
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    The Future Of Medicine Magazine

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    Take a look at our visit options and consider attending a . If you’d like to discuss specifics with an advisor, , online, on campus, or over the phone. When you  we’ll make sure you receive program updates and deadline reminders. Of course, you can always find us on social media.


    Upcoming Events

    • Thursday, January 30 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
    • Monday, February 3 at 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

      Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.

    • Thursday, February 6 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

      Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.

    • Thursday, February 6 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

      Are you interested in applying to our Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program on our Lebanon, Oregon campus? Join our virtual info session to ask your application questions and hear current medical students and our admissions representative discuss our curriculum, clinical rotation opportunities, admissions requirements, and more! Get to know our Lebanon community and how you can become a competitive applicant.

    • Monday, February 10 at 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

      Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.

    • Monday, February 10 at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

      Join professor Edward Goering, DO and current medical students for a Zoom presentation on the history and philosophy of osteopathic medicine followed by a demonstration of OMM (osteopathic manipulative medicine) and open discussion.

    • Thursday, February 13 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

      Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.

    • Friday, February 14 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

      Western University of Health Sciences invites you to learn more about what life is like for a medical student!  We are hosting a virtual panel of our current Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) students who will be available to answer your questions and provide insight on their program’s community, curriculum, clinicals, student support, clubs, extra-curricular activities and much more. 

    • Thursday, February 20 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

      Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.

    • Monday, February 24 at 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

      Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.

    • Saturday, March 1 at 8:30 AM Pacific Standard Time

      Get to know SWAGÊÓƵ, our programs, and our community. Choose your program of interest and join us on our Pomona, California campus to: – Hear directly from our president and faculty members about program curriculum and highlights – Explore our classrooms, labs, hands-on learning spaces, and more – Connect with current students and learn about their experiences – Participate in hands-on, interactive workshops – Learn about navigating the admissions process and preparing to meet our application requirements – Gain insights into setting yourself up for admissions success  

    • Tuesday, March 11 at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

      Join us for our monthly virtual SWAGÊÓƵ COMP-Northwest | Osteopathic Awareness Event.  This month’s topic is the “Medical School Application Process.”  Join COMP-Northwest’s Assistant Director of Admissions, Donna Fulton, and current medical students on Zoom as they present and answer questions from the audience.  We’ll be covering AACOMAS, pre-requisites, competitive stats, the interview process and more.  

    • Friday, March 14 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

      Are you looking for advice on medical school admissions? Join our quarterly webinar to discuss SWAGÊÓƵ’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) programs, including prerequisites and application requirements, strategies for becoming a competitive applicant, and tips for navigating the admissions process. 

    • Saturday, June 7 at 8:30 AM Pacific Standard Time

      Get to know SWAGÊÓƵ, our programs, and our community. Choose your program of interest and join us on our Pomona, California campus to: – Hear directly from our president and faculty members about program curriculum and highlights – Explore our classrooms, labs, hands-on learning spaces, and more – Connect with current students and learn about their experiences – Participate in hands-on, interactive workshops – Learn about navigating the admissions process and preparing to meet our application requirements – Gain insights into setting yourself up for admissions success  

    • Saturday, November 15 at 8:30 AM Pacific Standard Time

      Get to know SWAGÊÓƵ, our programs, and our community. Choose your program of interest and join us on our Pomona, California campus to: – Hear directly from our president and faculty members about program curriculum and highlights – Explore our classrooms, labs, hands-on learning spaces, and more – Connect with current students and learn about their experiences – Participate in hands-on, interactive workshops – Learn about navigating the admissions process and preparing to meet our application requirements – Gain insights into setting yourself up for admissions success Â