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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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
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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.
Tier 1 Medical School for Primary Care
National Recognition
In its latest rankings of top U.S. medical schools, U.S. News & World Report has named Western University of Health Sciences a Tier 1 institution for primary care training. The 2024-2025 rankings feature a new methodology, with medical schools being placed into one of four tiers. Tier 1 institutions were in the 85th percentile or higher of medical schools ranked.
The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) and COMP-Northwest received a Tier 1 designation for Best Medical Schools: Primary Care. WesternU is one of only 15 institutions in the top tier for primary care and one of only two osteopathic medicine schools.
Tier 1
Best Medical Schools: Primary Care
Tier 4
Best Medical Schools: Research
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.
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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