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WesternU / College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) and WesternU HCOM / COMP & WesternU HCOM: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

COMP & WesternU HCOM: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

We, at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) and Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine (WesternU HCOM), remain committed to ushering a new generation of osteopathic physicians who serve their patients with purpose, passion, and proficiency. The faculty and staff at both campuses inspire a shared vision of a student-centered, inter-professional approach to learning with a meaningful emphasis on humanistic health care. We strive to model the way for our students and alumni by being leaders in our profession, our communities, and in the realm of academia. Today’s advanced technology and the ever-growing body of medical knowledge continue to move COMP and WesternU HCOM into a new era of medicine. A vigorous desire to heal combined with their strong medical education makes our students stand apart from the rest. 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.

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine California & Oregon

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.
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Commitment to Humanism

Humanism is at the core of WesternU and encompasses values that we regard to be vital to our mission in health care, education, and community. These values include acceptance, altruism, compassion, diversity, empathy, fairness, inclusion, integrity, kindness, and respect. We embrace Humanism as a primary principle that shapes our actions, interactions, and institutional culture. Embracing Humanism empowers us to grow as individuals and as a community. It is a lifelong and daily commitment—one that requires intention, action, and reflection. Only through this ongoing practice can we truly embody WesternU Humanism and fulfill our mission to teach, to learn and heal together.
Commitment to Humanism
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Digital Doctor Bag Program

COMP and WesternU HCOM is an Apple Distinguished School. Technology continues to advance rapidly. We are committed to educating the physicians of the future on leading edge advancements in both medical education and the practice of medicine. As a medical school, we believe that the development of programs like the Digital Doctor Bag will provide our medical students with the skills necessary to thrive in the transforming environment of health care.
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Upcoming Events

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session

    Monday, October 26 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
    Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO- Lebanon OR) | Group Advising Session

    Thursday, October 29 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
    Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session

    Monday, November 2 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
    Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | HCOM (COMP-Northwest) Info Session

    Thursday, November 5 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
    Are you interested in applying to our Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program on our Lebanon, Oregon campus? Join our virtual info session to ask your application questions and hear current medical students and our admissions representative discuss our curriculum, clinical rotation opportunities, admissions requirements, and more! Get to know our Lebanon community and how you can become a competitive applicant.

  • November 2026 Experience WesternU

    Saturday, November 7 at 8:30 AM Pacific Standard Time

    Move forward with confidence. Whether you’re preparing to apply, completing your application, or awaiting an interview, join us to connect with faculty and current students, get your admissions questions answered, and take a closer look at your program. Customize your morning with available workshops, tours, and breakout sessions that support your next steps.

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session

    Monday, November 9 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
    Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.

  • The Path to Being a Surgeon and Beyond

    Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
    Join Heather Phipps, DO, Site-Dean of COMP-Northwest and Associate Professor Orthopedic Surgery and Sean McCully, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery, as they share their stories and experiences selecting surgery as a specialty, going through residency and continuing on into practice.  They’ll be joined by current medical students pursuing a similar surgical journey.  After hearing their stories we look forward to answering questions from our pre-med audience.  Even if surgery is not your specialty of choice, please join us and hear their stories and learn about choosing a specialty that fits you.   

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session

    Monday, November 16 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
    Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session

    Monday, November 23 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
    Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session

    Monday, November 30 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
    Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session

    Monday, December 7 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
    Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.