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The UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine Center

Office of Admissions
One Medical Center Drive
Suite 210
Stratford, NJ 08084-1501
Phone: (856) 566-7050
Fax: (856) 566-6895
E-mail: somadm@umdnj.edu
 
Description
Located on a modern campus minutes from center city Philadelphia and just one hour from the famous Jersey Shore, UMDNJ-SOM offers an accredited four-year program leading to a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. It is con-sistently a leader among the osteopathic medical schools in academics, research, funding and stu-dent diversity. The school’s osteopathic graduate medical education program is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the country.
Mission Statement
The UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine is dedicated to providing excellence in medical
education, research and health care for New Jersey and the nation. An emphasis on primary health care and community health services reflects the school’s osteopathic philosophy, with specialty care and centers of excellence demonstrating our com-mitment to innovation and quality in all endeavors. The school seeks to develop clinically competent physicians from diverse backgrounds who are pre-pared to become leaders in their communities.
Setting: Stratford, New Jersey; Suburban
Date Founded: 1976; Public
Accreditation
The UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
 
Institutional Affiliation
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
2009-2010 Enrollment
Total medical school enrollment: 463 Total male: 206
Total female: 257 First-year enrollment: 135 First-year male: 61 First-year female: 74
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 6,148
Curricular Offerings
There is an emphasis on primary care through-out, with patient contact beginning in the first year. Cultural competency and interdisciplin-ary concepts are also emphasized. A simulated patient lab program and small group case-based learning are used. A limited number of students are accepted into an optional Problem-Based Learning tract. This case-oriented curriculum encourages problem solving and teamwork and is geared toward the independent learner.
Combined Degree Programs
Baccalaureate/DO: Yes
Three plus four articulation agreements with select colleges allow qualified candidates to apply during their junior year and begin osteo-pathic medical studies in what would tradition-ally be their senior year. Participants of the Baccalaureate/DO program must take the MCAT, complete all course requirements and interview with members of the admissions committee to be considered for a seat in the class. Acceptance into the undergraduate college and pursuing the three plus four tract does not guarantee accep-tance into UMDNJ-SOM. (Contact Admissions
Office for more information.)
DO/MA: No
DO/MS: Yes
The joint DO/MS program is offered in coop-eration with the UMDNJ-Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The program is designed to prepare future physicians with a strong research orientation in the Biomedical Sciences. http://
www3.umdnj.edu/gsbstrat/DO-PhD/DO_MS.htm
DO/MPH: Yes
The joint DO/MPH program is offered in coopera-tion with the UMDNJ-School of Public Health. The Masters in Public Health degree is designed to prepare future physicians to address a multitude of health issues within our society. http://sph.umdnj.
edu/degrees/degreeDetail.cfm?tblDegr_ID_pk=5
DO/MBA: Yes
The joint DO/MBA program is offered in coop-eration with Rowan University. The Master of Business Administration is designed to prepare future physicians to establish, build and manage medical practices and/or other business en-deavors and assume leadership positions within for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
www.rowan.edu/MBA
DO/JD: Yes
The joint DO/JD program is offered in coop-eration with Rutgers University-School of Law Camden Campus. The program is designed to prepare future physicians for joint careers in
medicine and law. http://camlaw.rutgers.edu/
DO/PhD: Yes
The joint DO/PhD program is a unique inter­ departmental program between the departments of Cell Biology and Molecular Biology that is intended to prepare future physicians anticipating careers in biomedical research or teaching. http://
www3.umdnj.edu/gsbstrat/DO-PhD_PhD.htm

Additional Program

Masters in Biomedical Sciences: Offered to students interested in research or enhancing their science background in preparation for application to a DO or MD program. Students are required to take 30 credits of UMDNJ courses. Courses are of-fered in the evenings/weekends. Applications are accepted year-round. http://www3.umdnj.edu/ gsbstrat/mbs/mbs-requirements.htm

Special Programs

International Medicine Programs: No
Preparatory Programs
Post baccalaureate program: No Summer program(s): Yes
Dates: June 2010
Tuition: No cost
Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: Summer Prep Program: Students must have at least a 2.50 GPA; submit a completed application, including two letters of references and official transcripts
from their college or university.
Program Details: The PREP Program is designed to reach the undergraduate student populaton and to provide them with preparation for health careers training through exposure to biomedical research, MCAT instruction, admissions process preparation and health careers seminars. It is an intensive, six-week residential study program. http://som.umdnj.edu/education/student_
services/csar/prep_program.html
Summer program(s): Yes
Dates:  June 2010
Tuition: No cost
Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: Summer PreMatriculation Program is offered to students ac-cepted to UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine Program Details: Summer PreMatriculation Program. The PreMatriculation Program is an educational program especially designed to facilitate the academic, social and environmental adjustment of incoming SOM students. It addresses the needs of students who may benefit from an intensive in-troduction to the medical curriculum. Specifically it provides the following opportunities:
o     An introduction to the most important aspects of the first-year curriculum
o     Direct interaction with administration, faculty, upper-class students and peers
o   Learning skills, and medical terminology
o     Familiarization with the SOM campus and surrounding area
http://som.umdnj.edu/education/student_ services/ csar/prematric_program.html

Facilities
•    The centerpiece of the campus is the Academic Center, a three-story, 110,000 square foot building that houses the library, basic sciences and anatomy labs, classrooms, lounge, student services, cafeteria and well-ness center.
 
•    The 74,000 square foot Science Center houses laboratories and facilities used for leading-edge research and experimentation.
 
•    The 54,000 square foot University Education Center and the 120,000 square foot University Doctor Pavilion houses the clinical depart-ments and outpatient services.

recommendation from pre-medical advisory committee, or letter of recommendation from two science professors. The Medical College Admissions Test MCAT is required.

MCAT

Oldest MCAT considered: 2007
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes
Send Letters of Recommendation by:
Virtual Evals: Yes Interfolio: Yes Paper: Yes

First-Year Class Matriculants’ Selection Factors
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to apply. Applicants must have com-pleted their bachelor’s degree prior to matricula-tion to UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine. Any undergraduate major is acceptable, however students must complete prerequisite coursework prior to matriculation. Applicants must show academic ability and the ability to succeed in a medical education program. Applicants are also evaluated on their knowledge of osteopathic medicine, their exploration of the profession and their motivation to enter the profession. An admission to UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic

Residence
There are many apartment communities in close proximity to the campus.
Application Information
Primary application service: AACOMAS
Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
Latest filing date:* 2-1-2011
*For best consideration, applicants should submit their AACOMAS application at least four weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
Academic year/orientation for first-year students start date: 8-1-2011
International students (non-US citizens or temporary residents) eligible: No
Supplemental Application
Supplemental application required: Yes
Sent to: All Applicants
URL: http://som.umdnj.edu/education/admis-
sions/admiss_apply.html
Supplemental Application Fee: $90 Fee waiver available: Yes
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 6-1-2010 Supplemental app. latest filing date: 3-15-2011
Supplemental Application Requirements
Desired minimum cumulative and science GPA of 3.0. Supplemental application. Letter of

Regular Acceptance Notice
Applicants will be requested to submit necessary
matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule.
•    Those accepted prior to November 15 will have until December 14
 
•    Those accepted between November 15 and January 14 will have 30 days
 
•    Those accepted between January 15 and May 14 will have 14 days
 
•    Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for an immediate deposit
 
•    Earliest acceptance date: 9-18-2010
 
•    Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled
 
•     Maximum time for applicant to accept offer:
 
Students should contact Admissions Office.
 
•     Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes
Early Decision Program (EDP)
UMDNJ-SOM does not have EDP for notifying candidates on early admissions.
COM Interview Format
The interview is generally a closed file interview conducted by a faculty member and a medical student. The interviews are approximately 25 to 30 minutes in length.

Medicine is on a rolling admissions basis and favors the early applicant. Applications are accepted from out-of-state applicants. All ap-plication materials should be received prior to the application deadlines to be given adequate consideration. UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability.
First-Year Class Matriculants’
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
Percentages are based on self-reported data and
therefore may not equal 100%.
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 31%
Black or African American: 11% Hispanic/Latino: 7%
White: 50%
Pacific Islander: 0%
First-Year Class Matriculants with:
Science Majors: 75% Non-Science Majors: 25% Baccalaureate degree: 100% Graduate degree(s): 21%

Premedical Coursework
Financial Information

Tuition and Fees                                          Deposit

 

Science

 

 

 

 

Course

Req.

Rec.

Lab

Sem. Hrs

Biology/Zoology

X

 

X

8

Biochemistry

 

X

 

3


Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change.

Resident tuition:

$26,227

Non-Resident tuition:

$41,039

Supplemental Application fee:

$90

Resident fees:

$2,951

Non-Resident fees:

$2,951

Health Insurance (can be waived):

$2,065

Fees Include:

Student Services

X

Technology

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Lab

X

Microscope Rental

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Computer

X

Health Service

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Student Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Estimated Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $25,000 Average 2009 graduate indebtedness: $156,294

Applicants should submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above.
Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $185
If deposit dependent on residency status: No
Deposit (resident): $185 Deposit (non-resident): $185
Deposit due: AACOMAS traffic guidelines
Additional Deposit: None Applied to tuition: Yes
Deposit refundable: No
Financial Aid
Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 91% Scholarships: Yes
Average scholarship/grant: $3,354


 

 

Molecular

 

 

 

 

 

 

Biology

 

X

 

 

 

 

Genetics

 

X

 

 

 

 

Inorganic

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chemistry

X

 

X

8

 

 

Organic

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chemistry

X

 

X

8

 

 

Physics

X

 

X

8

 

 

Non-Science

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course

Req.

Rec.

Lab

Sem. Hrs

 

 

College

 

 

 

 

 

 

English

X

 

 

6

 

 

Behavioral

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sciences

X

 

 

6

 

 

Humanities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Math/Statistics

X

 

 

6

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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