At Noorda-COM, everything we do is centered on your academic success. From our tech-forward curriculum and state-of-the-art simulation experiences to our highly credentialed faculty and close engagement with the community, you will find a medical school experience unlike any other here at Noorda-COM.
YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR TOP PRIORITY
Your Success Is Our Top Priority
“I love attending Noorda-COM because it feels like being part of a supportive family, where faculty and staff genuinely care about my success and well-being. The flexibility of the curriculum allows me to tailor my education to my interests and goals, fostering a dynamic learning environment that encourages exploration and growth.
With unwavering support from both peers and faculty, I feel empowered to embrace challenges and thrive as a future physician.”
Aliea
Student Doctor of the Year, Class of 2026
“I love attending Noorda-COM because it feels like being part of a supportive family, where faculty and staff genuinely care about my success and well-being. The flexibility of the curriculum allows me to tailor my education to my interests and goals, fostering a dynamic learning environment that encourages exploration and growth.
With unwavering support from both peers and faculty, I feel empowered to embrace challenges and thrive as a future physician.”
Aliea
Student Doctor of the Year, Class of 2026
Application Process: Simplified
1
Submit the AACOMAS Primary Application
All applications must be submitted through AACOMAS-the centralized application service for all U.S. osteopathic schools.
2
Submit the Noorda-COM Secondary Application
Qualified applicants will be invited to complete a Noorda-COM Secondary Application by submitting the following:
- Professional Headshot
- Video (preferred) or essay
- $60 fee
- Signed Minimum Technical Standards Agreement
3
Submit Letters of Recommendation
Submit letters from the following three sources:
- A healthcare source who is familiar with the applicant’s work in healthcare/with patients (preferably an osteopathic physician)
- An academic source who is familiar with the applicant’s academic work
- A character reference who can speak to the applicant’s personal attributes and character traits
Note: Letters must be signed and on letterhead and dated within two (2) years prior to application submission. Letters from family members are not accepted.
4
Complete Your Interview
Selected applicants are invited to participate in a formal personal interview. Invitations are sent on a rolling basis, and applicants will have the choice of participating virtually or in-person.
Applicants are responsible for the following:
- Becoming familiar with admission requirements, following application procedures, and meeting all deadlines. The collection and timely submission of supplemental applications, letters of evaluation, transcripts, and all applicable fees.
- Reporting and updating any changes in the initially submitted application (e.g., address, phone number, academic status, and state of residence).
- Responding promptly, either to accept or to decline all interview invitations and offers of admission.
- Applicants who have made a final decision on the medical school they plan to attend have the obligation to promptly withdraw their application from all other schools. Applicants may hold only one acceptance after May 1.
Admission Requirements & Deadlines
Applicants are required to provide evidence of a solid foundation and demonstrate proficiency in the biological and physical sciences. A baccalaureate degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university is required.
Deadlines
Noorda-COM utilizes a rolling admissions process, and verified applications are reviewed as they are received.
Primary Application Submitted through AACOMAS
June 13
11:59 pm ET
Secondary Application
June 30
11:59 pm ET
Requirements At A Glance
- Must have U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Cumulative and science GPAs of 3.0 preferred
- Preferred MCAT score of 500 with 125 subsection score
Minimum MCAT score of 495
- Minimum 60 science credit hours preferred
- Required prerequisite coursework completed with a C or higher
- Extracurricular, healthcare, research, and/or shadowing experience
MCAT scores are required and are valid for three years from the original test date. Exams must be taken no later than March 31 of the year of matriculation
Prerequisite Course Requirements
Completion of the following college courses, which may include laboratory work, before matriculation is required. These required courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher and taken for credit at a regionally accredited college or university. Advanced placement credits can fulfill the course requirements if they are accepted for credit by your degree-granting institution. Required courses must be recorded in the Academic History section of the AACOMAS application (see AACOMAS Transcript Entry instructions).
IMPORTANT PREREQUISITE INFORMATION
Please see AACOMAS Course Subjects for course classification
Completion of anatomy and physiology courses is strongly recommended
Completion of a minimum of 60 science credit hours is highly preferred and will give applicants a competitive advantage
While online prerequisite coursework is accepted, in-person coursework and labs are highly preferred. Independent study coursework will not be accepted for required prerequisite courses. Prerequisite coursework completed at a community college is acceptable
Prerequisite course substitutions or waivers are permitted in some situations. An applicant may request substitution or waiver of undergraduate coursework for Noorda-COM’s prerequisites by submitting an Admissions Requirement Substitution/Waiver Request and supporting documentation to the Office of Admissions.
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