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.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine California & Oregon
Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) welcomes international students and their families to our diverse university community.
International Student Services (ISS) is responsible for providing support and assistance in immigration advising, maintaining immigration status, maintaining information and documents on foreign students and their dependents in the Student and exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), staying current with rules and regulations and interpreting and applying the rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Homeland Security.
Western University of Health Sciences has approval from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to certify students eligible to receive VA educational benefits. The School Certifying Officials that are located on the Pomona, California campus assist all students who receive VA educational benefits. We cannot assist you with determining your eligibility for benefits.
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Take a look at our visit options and consider attending a WesternU Preview. If you’d like to discuss specifics with an advisor, schedule an advising appointment, online, on campus, or over the phone. When you request additional information we’ll make sure you receive program updates and deadline reminders. Of course, you can always find us on social media.
Upcoming Events
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | COMP-Northwest Info Session
Thursday, December 7 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
Our monthly Zoom Information Sessions, hosted online by the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest (COMP-Northwest | Lebanon, OR), are designed to help you get started on your path to medical school. Join our admissions professionals and current medical students and have your questions answered live.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | DO/MPH Dual Degree Program
Friday, December 15 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
Are you interested in earning both your Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees at the same time? Join us to learn more about our DO/MPH dual enrollment program, designed in partnership with Claremont Graduate University. Hear directly from the Director of the Department of Population Health at WesternU, Dr. Andrew Pumerantz, DO, MPH, who will discuss the dual enrollment program’s requirements, flexibility, curriculum, and more! He will also answer questions during our Q&A session, along with an admissions counselor who will be there to answer any admissions questions.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | COMP-Northwest Info Session
Thursday, January 11 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
Our monthly Zoom Information Sessions, hosted online by the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest (COMP-Northwest | Lebanon, OR), are designed to help you get started on your path to medical school. Join our admissions professionals and current medical students and have your questions answered live.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | The Good, Bad & Ugly of Medicine (Is becoming a doctor right for you?)
Tuesday, January 16 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 18 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
Join us for our Zoom group advising sessions. These sessions are designed to answer your specific questions on admissions and the application process, but in an open session with other prospective students present.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Student Research Opportunities
Friday, January 19 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session
Thursday, January 25 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
Join us for our Zoom group advising sessions. These sessions are designed to answer your specific questions on admissions and the application process, but in an open session with other prospective students present.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session
Thursday, February 1 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
Join us for our Zoom group advising sessions. These sessions are designed to answer your specific questions on admissions and the application process, but in an open session with other prospective students present.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | COMP-Northwest Info Session
Tuesday, February 6 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
Our monthly Zoom Information Sessions, hosted online by the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest (COMP-Northwest | Lebanon, OR), are designed to help you get started on your path to medical school. Join our admissions professionals and current medical students and have your questions answered live.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session
Thursday, February 8 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
Join us for our Zoom group advising sessions. These sessions are designed to answer your specific questions on admissions and the application process, but in an open session with other prospective students present.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | History of Osteopathic Medicine with OMM Presentation
Tuesday, February 13 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.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session
Thursday, February 15 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
Join us for our Zoom group advising sessions. These sessions are designed to answer your specific questions on admissions and the application process, but in an open session with other prospective students present.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session
Thursday, February 22 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
Join us for our Zoom group advising sessions. These sessions are designed to answer your specific questions on admissions and the application process, but in an open session with other prospective students present.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session
Thursday, February 29 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
Join us for our Zoom group advising sessions. These sessions are designed to answer your specific questions on admissions and the application process, but in an open session with other prospective students present.
WesternU Preview Day & Open House | Pomona Campus
Saturday, March 2 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