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
“Meet a DO” with Dr. Paul Aversano, Neurologist
Tuesday, October 15 at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
Prospective students and accepted students are invited to join Paul Aversano, DO and Neurologist. He’ll be talking about medicine, what it’s like to be a physician, and how to think and correlate with case presentations. Dr. Paul Aversano graduated Des Moines University with a DO degree and then completed his residency in neurology at the Cleveland Clinic Hospitals. He practiced neurology in Portland, OR. for 25 years while also teaching and mentoring WesternU grads from its inception in 1978. He was part of the founding faculty of COMP-Northwest, and though retired often participates in clinical discussions with the Student Interest Group in Neurology and lectures in the Foundations of Medicine (FOM) 8 course in the COMP/COMP-Northwest curriculum.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session
Wednesday, October 16 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session
Thursday, October 24 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
University of Washington Pre Med Club
Monday, October 28 at 5:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
From: Will Taylor <taylorwj@uw.edu>Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 4:21 PMTo: Martin Williams <martinwilliams@westernu.edu>Subject: Re: Western U College of Osteopathic Medicine You don’t often get email from taylorwj@uw.edu. Learn why this is important Hello Martin, If a Zoom meeting is scheduled, I would be happy to share on our listserv for pre-health students at UW Tacoma. Best, Will Get Outlook for iOSFrom: University Academic Advising <uwtuaa@uw.edu>Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 3:24 PMTo: Will Taylor <taylorwj@uw.edu> Subject: FW: Western U College of Osteopathic Medicine From: Martin Williams <martinwilliams@westernu.edu>Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 3:04 PMCc: UW Pre-Health <prehlth@uw.edu>; University Academic Advising <uwtuaa@uw.edu>; uowaed@gmail.com; mapsuw@gmail.comSubject: Western U College of Osteopathic Medicine Greeting Pre-Meds of UW, I am the new admissions representative for Western University of Health Sciences based out of Lebanon, Oregon. I am reaching out to see if there may be an opportunity to talk to students about Western-U’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program? It would be a great opportunity for students to hear Western U’s two campuses and the advantages of a DO degree compared to the MD degree. Please let me know if we can set up a Zoom session for interested students. Thank you! I look forward to hearing from you soon. Martin Williams Admissions Recruiter Western University of Health Sciences- Oregon He/Him/His WesternU College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session
Friday, November 1 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | COMP-Northwest Preview Day & DO 2029 Class Klatch
Saturday, November 2 at 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
Prospective students, accepted students into the DO2029 class, and their guests are invited to visit WesternU COMP-Northwest in Lebanon, Oregon for this half-day event. This on-site event will showcase a number of activities from our hands on curriculum, a med student panel, the option of a general tour of the school and includes lunch and snacks. Accepted students will spend the day together getting know some of their future cohort. Rotating sessions will include sessions like: Stitching and Suturing, Ultrasound Demo, Actor Patient Communication, SIM Lab, OMM Demo & Anatomy Lab. Check-in will take place from 9am-9:30am, and the event will conclude between 1-2pm. If you have any dietary restrictions, please click here to provide that information.Dietary Restrictions for November 2nd COMP-Northwest Preview Day and Class Klatch (office.com)
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | WEDO Mock MMIs
Wednesday, November 6 at 5:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
Please join WEDO at COMP-Northwest on Zoom for a mock session of multiple miniature interviews. This is great practice as you go through several MMI rounds with current medical students and receive feedback on your interview skills! All are welcome to sign-up, but preference will be given to those currently in the application cycle. Interview confirmation will be sent out one week before the event. WEDO = WC4BL (White Coats for Black Lives) Enhancing Diversity in Osteopathy. Our mission is to support students from diverse backgrounds on their paths to medicine.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | COMP-Northwest Info Session
Thursday, November 7 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 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.
Health Professions Advisor Day
Friday, November 8 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
Are you an advisor for pre-med and/or pre-physical therapy college students? We are excited for you to join us for an on-campus Open House for both the accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) programs. As a pre-health advisor, you can learn more about WesternU, the humanistic philosophy of education, and our unique community in Lebanon, Oregon. During your visit, you will: · Tour the College of Health Sciences and College of Osteopathic Medicine Pacific Northwest campuses · Hear directly from faculty members about program curriculum and clinicals · Learn about WesternU’s commitment to advancing healthcare access among underserved and vulnerable populations · Explore classrooms, anatomy labs, and hands-on learning spaces · Understand the admissions process · Connect with current students and learn about their experiences · Collect information and brochures to bring back to your office and students
WesternU Preview Day & Open House | California Campus
Saturday, November 16 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) | Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Demonstration
Tuesday, November 19 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
Join Osteopathic Medical Students and Pre-Doctoral Teaching Fellows Ellese Lupori and Nathan Kuhnhausen on Zoom for a demonstration on how an Osteopathic physician in-training could assess and apply Osteopathic Manual Medicine techniques to an athlete with MSK complaints.