College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Our students are resilient, innovative, and well prepared for an exciting and rewarding future in health care.
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2025 – Postgraduate Residency Placement
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
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Stephanie White, DO
Mandilin Hudson, DO
Rebecca Giusti, DO
Gilbert Hernandez, OMM Fellow
About the College
We inspire, in a humanistic tradition, technically competent, culturally sensitive, professional and compassionate physicians who become lifelong learners.
WesternU COMP & COMP-Northwest is Fully Accredited and Achieved the Maximum 10 years Accreditation with Exceptional Outcome during 2022 visit.
WesternU COMP & COMP-Northwest is Fully Accredited and Achieved the Maximum 10 years Accreditation with Exceptional Outcome during 2022 visit.
Tier 1 Medical School for Primary Care
National Recognition
In its latest rankings of top U.S. medical schools (April 2025), U.S. News & World Report named Western University of Health Sciences a Tier 1 institution for primary care training.
The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) and COMP-Northwest received the following recognition:
- Best Medical Schools: Primary Care
- Best Medical Schools: Research
- Most Graduates Practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas
- Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care
- Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas
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 is recognized among the best Medical Schools surveyed in the United States. This national recognition speaks to WesternU’s indicators of excellence that ultimately lead to student success.
Message from the Dean Lisa Warren, DO MBA
At COMP and COMP-NW, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and enriching education that equips students to excel in the ever-evolving medical field. Our curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, enhance clinical skills, and promote compassionate patient care, ensuring our graduates become well-rounded osteopathic physicians ready to tackle the challenges of modern healthcare.
With state-of-the-art facilities, a cutting-edge simulation center, interprofessional collaboration, and excellent clinical experiences, our graduates are prepared to deliver compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care. Our faculty members at COMP and COMP-NW are leaders in their fields, committed to mentoring and guiding students throughout their medical journey. They bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a dedication to excellence in teaching, patient care, and research.
We welcome you to come visit COMP and COMP-NW and learn more about our college and university.
With gratitude,
Dr. Lisa Warren
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Student, Faculty and Alumni Spotlight
Matthew Lehrack, DO 2027
Student DO of the Month
“Matthew Lehrack has been incredibly helpful in creating and sharing high-quality Anki cards with the class. His cards are well-organized, accurate, and make complex topics easier to understand. What stands out most is his generosity—he consistently shares his work without hesitation, benefiting everyone. Matthew is also very receptive to feedback, quickly incorporating suggestions to improve the cards. His efforts reflect not only dedication but also a genuine spirit of collaboration that has made our learning environment stronger… more…
Stephanie White, DO
Dr. Stephanie White, Associate Dean for Clinical Education, splits her time between strategic planning for the future of medical education and creating meaningful content for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Curriculum. Dr. White’s primary driver is her need to address injustice in the healthcare system. In her clinical education role, she partners with healthcare systems struggling to recruit empathetic, technically competent providers. She facilitates the creation of physician hiring pipelines through pre-matriculation linkage programs, 3rd year core clinical rotations and optimizing residency placement in underserved communities. Her goal is to highlight and begin to close the healthcare access gap for the most vulnerable populations along the west coast. Similarly, as co-director of the DEI curriculum more…
Lisa Warren, DO, MBA ’01
I am deeply passionate about medical education, pediatrics, and wellness, and have dedicated both my professional and personal life to expanding my expertise and skills to better serve my patients and community. After completing my pediatric residency at Baylor Scott & White/Texas A&M in 2004, I pursued further education, earning my Health Care Executive MBA from the University of California, Irvine, Paul Merage School of Business in 2019. I have been part of WesternU/COMP since 2011, first as a faculty member and now as Dean, as well as an engaged alumnus. Outside of my professional commitments, I cherish spending time with my family and am passionate about health and fitness. I am a certified yoga instructor and enjoy outdoor activities such as running half marathons, hiking, and water sports. I also find joy in attending live music events.
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