College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific  (COMP)


The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) supports Western University of Health Sciences in its mission to increase the availability of Physicians to serve the needs of the people living in the western region of the United States. The College provides the educational basis for internship and residencies in all medical specialties. The academic environment fosters respect for the uniqueness of humanity. Students are provided with classroom and clinical experiences designed to prepare them to function as competent, caring, lifelong learners with a distinctive Osteopathic Philosophy.

Dean: Paula Crone, DO

Tuition

Accreditation information:
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
American Osteopathic Association (AOA), Substantive Change
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  • students were awarded degrees / certifications in calendar year
  • alumni at the end of calendar year

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All COMP students are required to take and pass the COMLEX-USA Level 3 Exam after graduation, as they continue their education. The table below shows the first time pass rate for COMP students as well as the national average for each testing cycle for COMLEX Level 3, Level 2 CE, Level 2 PE and Level 1.

Comlex-USA Level 3 ExamFirst Time Pass Rate

Comlex-USA Level 2 CE ExamFirst Time Pass Rate

Comlex-USA Level 1 ExamFirst Time Pass Rate

Comlex-USA Level 2 PE ExamFirst Time Pass Rate

Postgraduate Placement Information

Traditionally, WesternU/COMP students are very successful in the residency placement process. The chart below indicates the results for graduates from WesternU/COMP into the different types of residency programs.

Residency Placement5 Year

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Completion of a program of study does not guarantee placement into a residency program, future employment, licensure or credentialing.