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Students at the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine learn to provide essential, health sustaining primary care with skill and compassion, deepening their commitment by addressing real and pressing needs of underserved communities.
- About Us
The UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) is...
- Academics
The practice of osteopathic medicine is guided by a holistic...
- Admissions
Learn More About the UIWSOM Admissions Process and Our...
- Alumni and Giving
University-wide, more than 79% of our students receive...
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
They are taught early on that optimal health is a dynamic...
- Clinical Affairs
Hospital Medicine; Emergency Medicine; Third year students...
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- Support Services
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- About Us
Learn More About the UIWSOM Admissions Process and Our Admissions Events. At UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine students are transformed through learning, service and community engagement, advancing their perspective of social justice in health and illness.
- Undergraduate Course Work
- MCAT Scores
- Letters of Recommendation
- Other Factors
- Supplemental Application
- Interview
Undergraduate course preparation will be vital to the success of the student applicant. Minimum coursework requirements include the courses below. All prerequisites must be taken from a regionally accredited college/university and earn a “C” or higher for each course (2.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale). A grade of "C-" does not meet the minimum grade requirem...
All applicants must submit their most recent MCAT scores as part of the AACOMAS application. Scores older than five years prior to matriculation will not be considered.
Three letters of recommendation: One from a physician (preferably DO), one from a pre-med advisor or health professions admissions committee (HPAC), and one from a science faculty member. Non-traditional students can substitute one faculty or HPAC letter with a more recent reference (employer, volunteer/community service supervisor, etc.).
Careful consideration will be given to the following during the application review process: 1. Significant employment opportunities 2. Exposure to the DO profession, either through healthcare employment or a shadow program 3. Substantial volunteer and community service 4. It is recommended that bilingual applicants should identify themselves on the...
After initial review, qualified applicants are invited to complete and submit the supplemental application, which includes essay questions specific to UIWSOM.
Competitive applicants are invited to campus to participate in multiple mini-interviews. Read this article to learn more about the MMI format: "What to Expect During a Medical School Multiple Mini Interview." This article covers tips for online interviews. Virtual Interviews: Tips for Medical School Applicants (pdf)
The University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) is located at Brooks, a historic district being redeveloped into a thriving educational and economic area in San Antonio, Texas.
The University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) is the medical school of the University of the Incarnate Word, a private Catholic university with its main campus in San Antonio and Alamo Heights, Texas.
The University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Program curriculum stresses independent study and self-directed learning.
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School of Osteopathic Medicine - University of the Incarnate Word. The UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine stands as one of the newest medical schools in Texas, and a vital part of one of the state's oldest Catholic universities. We admitted our first class of 162 students in July 2017.
