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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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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.
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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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Learn More

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) | Group Advising Session

    Monday, June 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 (DONW) | Group Advising Session

    Thursday, June 26 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, June 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) | COMP-Northwest Info Session

    Tuesday, July 1 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) | Medical School Mock Interviews

    Monday, July 14 at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

    Join us for a round of medical school mock interviews hosted via Zoom by the faculty and medical students at WesternU COMP-Northwest.  Three pre-med students currently applying to medical schools have volunteered to be mock interviewed live, followed by feedback and discussion with the panel.  This is part of the Osteopathic Awareness event series brought to you by WesternU – College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest.

  • Funding Your Future: Navigating Financial Aid for Graduate Programs

    Wednesday, July 23 at 5:30 PM Pacific Standard Time

    Do you have questions about applying for financial aid? Join our webinar to connect with a financial aid representative, as they share important deadline dates and different loan and scholarship opportunities created to assist you throughout your educational journey. You’ll also have a chance to ask them your questions during an open Q&A session. Your family and other members of your support system are welcome to join us! We’re excited to offer our financial aid webinar in both English and Spanish. Space is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your spot today!

  • DO/MPH Dual Degree Information Session – WesternU and CGU

    Friday, August 1 at 2:00 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! We will also feature admissions specialists and Dr. Jamie Felicia-Perkins, Assistant Professor of Practice of Community and Global Health at CGU to answer all your questions! 

  • WesternU Preview Day & Open House | California Campus

    Saturday, November 15 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