The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

College of Osteopathic Medicine
Office of Recruitment, Student and
Alumni Services
11 Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, ME 04005
Phone: (207) 602-2329 Fax: (207) 602-5967
E-mail: UNECOMadmissions@une.edu
Description
The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE-COM) is committed to serving the people of New England through an emphasis on educating primary care physi-cians. UNE-COM offers academic excellence, a supportive learning environment and a beauti-ful ocean-side campus. Centers of Excellence include Neuroscience and Pain, and Community and Public Health. The College has been recog-nized for excellence in primary care, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and geriatric education.
 
The new College of Pharmacy and College of Graduate Studies recently joined UNE’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Health Professions and College of Arts and Sciences.

2009-2010 Enrollment
Total medical school enrollment: 495 Total male: 233
Total female: 262 First-year enrollment: 127 First-year male: 60 First-year female: 67
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 4,267

Curricular Offerings
The UNE-COM curriculum focuses on three ar-eas of excellence: primary care, osteopathic prin-ciples and practices and geriatrics. The approach is one of progressive acquisition of knowledge, attitude and skills throughout the four years.
The Patient First curriculum begins with a focus on a solid preparation in the basic sciences and an exposure to the physician-patient relation-ship through early clinical experiences. A cadre of practicing clinicians and basic scientists who bring the real world into the classroom teach the systems-based modules of the second-year curriculum. Clinical skills are enhanced from the beginning with community placements and practice with simulated patients.
The third year is devoted to core clerkships in in-ternal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, sur-gery, psychiatry, obstetrics and community health at clinical campuses in the Northeast. Students are involved in patient care and didactic sessions in ambulatory, hospital and rural settings. The third year concludes with a student colloquium. Year four requires clerkships in osteopathic manipula-tive treatment, emergency medicine, surgery and internal medicine while providing an opportunity for 18 weeks of electives throughout the United States and overseas.

and planning, financial management, policy, ethics and law. http://www.une.edu/com/
publichealth/
DO/MBA: No
DO/JD: No
DO/PhD: No

Additional Programs:
Distance courses in Medical Biochemistry, Medical General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Medical Biology, Microbiology for Health Professions, Medical Physiology, and Introductory Statistics for Health Professions. Additional courses are in development. Courses can be used to meet prerequisites. http://www. une.edu/com/online
Post-baccalaureate articulation agreements with select universities allow qualified candidates
to apply during their post-bac program prior to completion of prerequisite courses and the MCAT. Conditional acceptances may be offered
pending the successful completion of the MCAT, all academic requirements and positive recom-mendation from post-baccalaureate program. http://www.une.edu/com/admissions

Special Programs
•    Master of Public Health and Graduate Certificate in Public Health dual-degree opportunities
 
•    Anatomy/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Undergraduate Fellowship
 
•    Dean’s Research Fellowship
 
•    Distance courses in Medical Biochemistry, Medical General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Medical Biology and Microbiology for Health Professions to meet prerequisites.
 
•    International Medicine Programs: No
Preparatory Programs
Post baccalaureate program: No
Summer program(s): No

Mission Statement
The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine transforms students into health care leaders who advance patient-centered, high-quality osteopathic primary care and community health for the people of New England and the nation.
Setting: Biddeford, Maine; Rural, Oceanside
Date Founded: 1978; Private

Accreditation
The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE-COM) is accred-ited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Institutional Affiliation
The College of Osteopathic Medicine is one of five colleges at the University of New England.

Combined Degree Programs
Baccalaureate/DO: Yes
Three plus four articulation agreements with se-lect colleges allow qualified candidates to apply during their junior year and begin osteopathic medical studies in what would traditionally be their senior year. Conditional acceptances may be offered pending completion of the MCAT and all academic requirements. Acceptance into the undergraduate college and pursuing the three plus four tract does not guarantee acceptance into UNE-COM. http://www.une.edu/com/
admissions
DO/MA: No
DO/MS: No
DO/MPH: Yes
UNE-COM students can earn their Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with most of the courses offered online. The MPH curriculum also includes a workplace-based practicum and a summer intensive workshop. The 46-credit hour curriculum is designed to enhance students’ skills in a variety of professional areas including analysis, communication, program development

Facilities
•    Outstanding gross anatomy and osteopathic manipulative medicine laboratories in the Harold Alfond Center for Health Sciences. Students have 24-hour access to classrooms and labs, and the entire building supports wireless connectivity.
 
•    Clinical Performance Center for work with standardized patients and patient simulators.
 
•    Expanding basic science research capacity in the new Pickus Center for Biomedical Research.
 
•    University Campus Center includes fitness center, racquetball court, gym, indoor track and pool, with an extensive intramurals program.
 
•    Campus is in a beautiful location where the Saco River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
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: Early August 2011
International students (non-US citizens or temporary residents) eligible: Yes
Supplemental Application
Supplemental application required: Yes
Sent to: Screened Applicants
Supplemental Application Fee: $55 Fee waiver available: Yes
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 6-15-2010 Supplemental app. latest filing date: 3-15-2011
Supplemental Application Requirements
Completion of pre-requisite courses required before supplemental application is offered. MCAT no older than two years at time of applica-tion. Online supplemental application with short answer/essay questions. Strong healthcare expe-rience, leadership involvement and community service/volunteerism. Letter of recommendation from pre-health committee, pre-health advisor or two faculty members. Letter of recommenda-tion from another non-academic professional. Letter of recommendation from an osteopathic physician is strongly recommended. Criminal background check after acceptance and prior to matriculation.

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: 9-1-2010
 
•    Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled
 
•     Maximum time for applicant to accept offer:
 
AACOM traffic guidelines.
 
•     Requests for deferred entrance considered: No
Early Decision Program (EDP)
UNE-COM does not have EDP for notifying candidates on early admissions.
COM Interview Format
Open file interview with one or more faculty members, clinicians or administrators; select second-year students often participate in the interview process. Candidates are scheduled for one 30-40 minute interview as part of a half-day of on-campus activities.

arts and letters, communication, humanities and social sciences.
Applicants are evaluated on their demonstra-tion of scholastic abilities; exposure to and experience in health care and human services; leadership, community service and/or research experience; interest in practicing primary care, practicing in New England and/or working in underserved communities; and the maturity and desire to work collaboratively with classmates, faculty, health care providers and patients. An understanding of the unique philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine is critical. Personality and the ability to establish rapport and trust with classmates, colleagues and future patients; sense of responsibility; and maturity are important. UNE-COM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disabling conditions.
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: 3%
Black or African American: 1% Hispanic/Latino: 0%
White: 96%

MCAT
Oldest MCAT considered: April 2008 Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Considered Additional Comments: While the January 2011
MCAT will be accepted, applicants should know that a supplemental application will not be of-fered without an MCAT score.
Send Letters of Recommendation by:
Virtual Evals: Yes Interfolio: Yes Paper: Yes

First-Year Class Matriculants’ Selection Factors
Academic requirements include ninety (90) semester hours or 75 percent credit toward a baccalaureate degree—any academic major is acceptable—from a regionally accredited college or university. Successful completion of the MCAT is required prior to prospective students being offered a supplemental application. Prospective students are encouraged to strengthen their com-mand of the sciences through additional courses in anatomy, calculus, chemistry, genetics, microbiol-ogy and/or physiology as well as coursework in
Pacific Islander: 0%
First-Year Class Matriculants with:
Science Majors: 66% Non-Science Majors: 34% Baccalaureate degree: 99% Graduate degree(s): 17%

Premedical Coursework

Science
Course	Req.	Rec.	Lab	Sem. Hrs
Biology/Zoology	X		X	8

Financial Information

Tuition and Fees                                          Deposit

Biochemistry	X	3
Molecular
Biology		X