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WesternU / College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) and COMP-Northwest / College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest

College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest

Our students are resilient, innovative, and well prepared for an exciting and rewarding future in health care.

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2023 – Postgraduate Residency Placement

Students train at the Pomona Fairplex during the pandemic

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

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. 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.

We inspire, in a humanistic tradition, technically competent, culturally sensitive, professional and compassionate physicians who become lifelong learners.


aoa, logo WesternU COMP & COMP-Northwest is Fully Accredited and Achieved the Maximum 10 years Accreditation with Exceptional Outcome during 2022 visit.

Message from the Acting Dean

COMP-Northwest continues the traditions started by COMP in 1977. We educate and train physicians that will be capable of marshalling in a new era of medicine. Our students become the health care leaders of tomorrow, utilizing the knowledge and technology available today to practice from the Pacific Northwest to all corners of the globe with purpose, passion and skill.

David Connett, DO, FACOFP, dist.
COMP NW Commencement

About the College

At the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) and COMP-Northwest, we focus on one program, the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. This means we are 100% dedicated to helping you fulfill your calling to become the doctor you are meant to be. Each student journey is slightly different, because each student is different – yet our graduates obtain the same outcome beyond the DO title: Rooted in Humanism, you will find your authentic self – a place to heal with your head and your heart.

What is a D.O.?

  • Stephanie White, DO
  • Mandilin Hudson, DO
  • Rebecca Giusti, DO
  • Gilbert Hernandez, OMM Fellow
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    The future of medicine magazine

    The Future of Medicine Magazine

    The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) and COMP-Northwest have launched a new digital edition of the Future of Medicine magazine. The inaugural digital edition explores technology in medical education: AI, Research, Simulation, Telemedicine. The digital magazine also allows us to present insightful podcasts and videos from our outstanding faculty and staff. This marks an exciting new chapter for our COMP community.

    National Recognition

    WesternU COMP is ranked in US News & World Report’s 2023 Best Medical Schools for:

    • Best Medical Schools: Research
    • Most Diverse Medical Schools
    • Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas
    • Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care Fields (#5)
    • Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas
    • Best Medical Schools: Primary Care

    Why is this important?

    WesternU is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News & World Report on an annual basis. WesternU’s COMP and COMP-Northwest are recognized among the best 123 Medical Schools surveyed in the United States. This national recognition speaks to WesternU’s indicators of excellence that ultimately lead to student success.

    Student, Faculty and ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

    Many of our students, faculty, staff and alumni form connections and bonds that last a lifetime. Meet some of them here!
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    Student Spotlight: Yarexy Bello, OMS III

    “Rex is always willing to help as a Spanish translator in the clinic and in the hospital. This is very helpful to me and other people in the track. When out on community medicine rotations she is sometimes one of the few people there available to translate and is always patient and kind with her peers and with the patients.” “Rex always prioritizes her health and wellness during her time off from rotations. She is always encouraging and having a positive attitude especially when her peers are feeling burnt out”

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    Faculty Spotlight: Jenna Collins, DO

    The Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO) named Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest (COMP-Northwest) Assistant Professor and Chair of Family Medicine Jenna Collins, DO, as its DO of the Year….

    Peter Fox, DO
    Alumni Spotlight
    Peter Fox, DO, ’16

    The world-renowned photographer Ansel Adams once said, “In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration.” These words ring true for WesternU alum Peter Fox, DO (’16), whose exploration and travel led to a beautiful journey personally and professionally. “Medical school was such a fun time for me; I worked hard and whenever I wasn’t studying, I was outdoors making the most of the Northwest,”

    DEI COMP- NW

    Commitment TO DIVERSITY

    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.

    SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

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    Community Engagement

    At COMP-Northwest, the emphasis is on caring. The faculty, staff, students, and the community truly care for one other and watch out for the others’ best interests. COMP-Northwest students and the community build strong relationships built upon a foundation of trust and caring.
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    Give and Receive

    Help us continue to help our students succeed as medical providers dedicated to a scientific and humanistic approach to healing. We will all benefit by having healthier communities around us.

    COMP-Northwest Virtual Tour

    WesternU Oregon is one of the most comprehensive graduate schools for the health professions and the only osteopathic graduate school in the State of Oregon. WesternU Oregon students use the latest technology to learn compassionate, patient-centered health care. Our students build strong connections to the community and embrace a healthy lifestyle including nutrition, movement, and the great outdoors.

    Engage yourself in 360-degree views, videos and photos that showcase WesternU’s colleges, labs, and programs.

    TAKE THE NEXT STEP

    Your journey to an exciting career in health care is just getting started. Please review the program admissions requirement or request more information and we’ll reach out to you. You may also consider scheduling a virtual advising appointment. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your goals!