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COMP & COMP-NW: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

We, at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and COMP-Northwest, 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 COMP-Northwest 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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    Digital Doctor Bag Program

    COMP and COMP-Northwest 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

      Thursday, January 16 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

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

      Thursday, January 16 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.

    • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | The Good, Bad & Ugly of Medicine (Is becoming a doctor right for you?)

      Tuesday, January 21 at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

      Is medicine right for you? Join us on Zoom for a two hour session with a panel of osteopathic physicians, COMP-Northwest faculty and alumni, as they lead a discussion on the good, bad and ugly aspects of being a physician.

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

      Thursday, January 23 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

    • OSU Pre-SOMA Presentation

      Thursday, January 23 at 5:30 PM Pacific Standard Time

      WesternU Admissions along with a panel of COMP-Northwest medical students who are also OSU alumni will be visiting the Pre-SOMA club at OSU to speak on medical school and osteopathic medicine.  Class location TBD.

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

      Thursday, January 30 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

    • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | History of Osteopathic Medicine with OMM Presentation

      Monday, February 10 at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

      Join professor Edward Goering, DO and current medical students for a Zoom presentation on the history and philosophy of osteopathic medicine followed by a demonstration of OMM (osteopathic manipulative medicine) and open discussion.

    • March 2025 WesternU Preview Day & Open House

      Saturday, March 1 at 8:30 AM Pacific Standard Time

      Get to know WesternU, our programs, and our community. Choose your program of interest and join us on our Pomona, California campus to: – Hear directly from our president and faculty members about program curriculum and highlights – Explore our classrooms, labs, hands-on learning spaces, and more – Connect with current students and learn about their experiences – Participate in hands-on, interactive workshops – Learn about navigating the admissions process and preparing to meet our application requirements – Gain insights into setting yourself up for admissions success  

    • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Medical School Application Process

      Tuesday, March 11 at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

      Join us for our monthly virtual WesternU COMP-Northwest | Osteopathic Awareness Event.  This month’s topic is the “Medical School Application Process.”  Join COMP-Northwest’s Assistant Director of Admissions, Donna Fulton, and current medical students on Zoom as they present and answer questions from the audience.  We’ll be covering AACOMAS, pre-requisites, competitive stats, the interview process and more.  

    • WesternU Preview Day & Open House | California Campus

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

      Get to know WesternU, our programs, and our community. Choose your program of interest and join us on our Pomona, California campus to: – Hear directly from our president and faculty members about program curriculum and highlights – Explore our classrooms, labs, hands-on learning spaces, and more – Connect with current students and learn about their experiences – Participate in hands-on, interactive workshops – Learn about navigating the admissions process and preparing to meet our application requirements – Gain insights into setting yourself up for admissions success