Your WesternU Support Team

We are here to assist you during the application process, so please feel free to introduce yourself to your admissions counselor and ask any questions you might have.

For more detailed program information, I encourage you to read the examine the curriculum page.

Best of luck!

Dirk Foley - Executive Director, Northwest Track
E-mail: foleyd@westernu.edu
Phone: (503) 319-0886

Hello, my name is Dirk Foley and I welcome you to Western University. I have lived in the northwest all my life so I recognize the reasons why people love this region. Since 2004, I have led the development of the Northwest Track program for WU/COMP and understand the unique aspects of medical training at each of our clinical sites.

I can help you understand the admissions process, assist you in making your best impression to our admissions committee and help facilitate a better understanding of the Western University curriculum. My primary goal is providing information to help you make decisions about your medical education.

I can connect you with current students and/or clinical faculty who would enjoy the opportunity to share with you their experiences with Western University. I look forward to speaking with you! Please feel free to contact me via phone at (503) 319-0886 or email at foleyd@westernu.edu.

Katrina Antone – University Recruiter
E-mail:  kantone@westernu.edu
Phone:  (909) 469-5246

I can: help you strategize about how to prepare and present yourself for admission, provide information to help you make decisions about your education, and, I can work with you to schedule an informational presentation for your college pre-health club.

Welcome to Western University! My name is Katrina Antone and I am a University Recruiter. I am excited to join the WesternU community and begin representing all of its great programs. Though I specialize in the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP), I am knowledgeable on all the programs offered at WesternU.

With my background in admissions, I can provide guidance as you navigate your way through choosing a path within the health professions. Once you decide which program is ideal for you, I can advise you on the admission requirements and how to make you stand out as an applicant.

To help in your decision, I can answer any questions you may have through the application process and serve as a resource at graduate school fairs, during presentations, and in on-campus information sessions and campus tours. I look forward to meeting or speaking with you; please feel free to contact me via phone at (909)469-5246 or email at kantone@westernu.edu. 

Cassie Ellis – Admissions Counselor
E-mail:  cnellis@westernu.edu
Phone:  (909) 469-5261

I work with: Applicants to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program whose last names begin with the letters ‘A’ through ‘H’.
I can: help you with prerequisites, application procedures, answer questions about interviews and let you know what’s missing from your file.
What is your best advice for applicants? Make sure you take your time on your application and personal questionnaire. Remember, this is how the admissions committee gets to know you before they invite you for an interview. Also, attend an information session or visit campus, if possible.

Robin Johnson – Admissions Counselor
E-mail:  rjohnson@westernu.edu
Phone:  (909) 469-5333

I work with: Applicants to the DO program whose last names begin with the letters ‘H’ through ‘N' and all transfer students.
I can: help you with prerequisites, application procedures, answer questions about interviews and let you know what’s missing from your file.
What is your best advice for applicants? Stay in touch with your counselor. Don’t procrastinate and apply early. Also, never give up on what you believe in.

Eugenia Soto – Admissions Counselor
E-mail: esoto@westernu.edu 
Phone:  (909) 469-5377

I work with: Applicants to the DO program whose last names begin with the letters ‘O’ through ‘Z' and all Early Admissions (Linkage) Students.
What is your best advice for applicants? Apply as early as possible. Always keep in contact with your counselor regarding your application status. If you are mailing a document of high importance, request a delivery receipt from the delivery service you are using.
What do you like most about working with applicants? I love working with each individual and discovering why and how each person decided to pursue a career in Osteopathic Medicine. Watching the applicants transition from prospective students to WesternU family members is both exciting and rewarding.

Martha Huizar – Admissions Coordinator
E-mail:  mhuizar@westernu.edu
Phone:  (909) 469-5332

I work with: All applicants to the DO program.
What is your best advice for applicants? Always be yourself and be proud of who you are!
What do you like most about working with applicants? I enjoy helping our students begin their career. They’ve worked very hard to get to this point in their lives.