
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
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2023 – Postgraduate Residency Placement

COMP welcomes Class of 2027 White Coat Ceremony

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

Message from the Acting Dean
David Connett, DO, FACOFP, dist.

About the College
What is a D.O.?




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-NW is 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.

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Student, Faculty and Alumni Spotlight

Mayting (May) Chen, DO2026 Student DO of the Month
“May is one of the most hard-working individuals I have known in my time here. I have had the pleasure working with her through PCHAT and she does so much work for the community we serve. She kills her role as the Women’s Clinic Committee Head and is always advocating for patient rights. She is also a key player in SGA and advocating that us students get the resources we deserve. When she’s not additionally coordinating the TOUCH program…

Dr. Joachim (Joe) Brown
Dr. Joe Brown was honored as the recipient of this year’s Golden Apple Award, which is given to a faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding humanistic teaching during the preclinical years. Dr. Brown was selected for this award for going above and beyond in mentoring students. He always simplified incredibly difficult topics while creating real, lasting connections with students even in an online environment. In his role assisting students in sharpening their clinical skills…

Pedram Naval, DO ’01
Pedram Navab, DO ’01 recently spoke to our incoming 2027 class about the importance of sleep and his book “Sleep Reimagined”. Thank you Dr. Navab for investing in our future physicians and spreading the message of health and wellness. We appreciate you. Learn more about Dr Navab and watch the recording…

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