I chose WesternU because of the Northwest Track that it has initiated for DO students from the northwest area of the U.S. It will allow me to do my rotations in the Northwest where I know I want to practice some day. I think it is a great program, due to the lack of osteopathic medical schools and osteopathic physicians there. I think that the unique training that the osteopathic medical school provides will definitely set me apart from my counterparts in my future medical practice. The OMM training is helping me gain a better understanding of the human body and is enabling me to become a more confident student-doctor.
Julianna Duchesneau (DO 2009)

"The best thing about the osteopathic medicine program at WesternU is the camaraderie of the students. While medical school is generally highly competitive, we freely share notes, links to websites, and other learning tools that aid in each other's studying. On any given day, our inboxes are filled with 10 to 15 e-mails from other students about links to study aids online or with notes that they gleaned from previous classes or second year students. I chose to come to WesternU because during my interview and the tour of WesternU, I was struck by the true friendliness of the WesternU students. Even those who were not conducting the tour went out of their way to make sure we were enjoying the tour, and to answer any questions. The administration is very receptive to students' comments, and is interested in trying to implement some of our suggested changes. Most of the first semester classes at COMP are review for many of the students, but this is to give all of the students an equal footing when we begin our systems-based courses in the second semester of the first year. Additionally, there is a good deal of camaraderie amongst the students in not only the first year class, but between the students in the first- and second-year classes as well."
Jessica Baer (DO 2008)

"My program here at WesternU responds to the dynamic issues of current health care. I chose to come here because of the nice facilities and the sunny So Cal location. WesternU is my place of opportunity. The enabling power of this education will put me where I want to be as a doctor of osteopathy. "
Nathan Cardon (DO 2007)

"The best thing about the DO program at WesternU is that it wastes no time getting into the challenging world of medicine. Within the first week we were working on cadavers and getting the feel for how different every body is; we were diagnosing and treating somatic dysfunction with OMT; and within the first few weeks we were meeting in small groups to discuss difficult clinical scenarios that required us to think critically and apply all that we had learned. I chose to come to WesternU for several reasons; however, the main reason was their new Northwest Track program. I have lived in the Northwest all of my life and I am excited about the opportunity to train and build connections where I will one day practice. What you should know about the DO program is that it is challenging, it is stressful, it is demanding, but it is completely worth it. At WesternU the goal is that you will one day be a physician that takes into consideration the whole body and strives to find health using your knowledge of osteopathic medicine and they are dedicated to teach you how."
Carri Jo Johnson (DO 2008)

"Before arriving at WesternU, I feared the competitive nature of medical school and the assumption that no one would help each other. Fortunately, my experiences have been on the total opposite of the spectrum. My classmates are always willing to help one another, especially before an exam. It is very comforting to know that I can depend on them for something as simple as asking a question to the fact that I know they will go out of their way to help me succeed. At the same time, WesternU offers a wide range of clubs that I have no problem selecting the ones that best fit me and aid me toward my interest and specialty.Besides being situated in an area where I plan to practice medicine, I had a very positive experience during my interview at WesternU. The admissions staff members were warm and welcoming. The campus is small enough that I feel like I am not just a number. And just as important, I have alumni friends who definitely recommended WesternU as a wonderful place to spend my medical school career. If you are looking for a close-knit school where you get to know your classmates and professors on a personal level, WesternU is the place. I do not regret my decision to come to WesternU because I have had may opportunities to get involved and feel connected to the university. By actively engaging myself in both the academic and social aspects of campus life, WesternU has become MY own university."
Kelvin Vu (DO 2008)

"I'm so happy to go to medical school on an intimate campus with other students training to become all sorts of health care professionals. Western University allows me to interact with students from every program. Through campus clubs, volunteer activities and social functions that are open to everyone in the Western University community, I've made friends in the physician assistant, physical therapy and pharmacy programs as well as other medical students. I think that after I graduate, I'll have a better understanding and respect for the people I'll be working with day in and day out."
Christen Parker (DO 2005)