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Breaking News: The American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation has approved a WesternU campus in Lebanon, OR, that will allow Northwest Track students to perform all four years of their studies in the Northwest. The approval is for a class of 100 students, an increase from the 30 who presently perform two years of study at the main campus in Pomona and two years in the Northwest. The first Oregon class will matriculate in August 2011. Read more about the Northwest Track...

Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) perform surgery, deliver babies, and prescribe medicine in hospitals and medical centers around the country. Whether they are family doctors or specialists, DOs use all the tools of modern medicine and more. 

What distinguishes DOs? A whole-person approach that emphasizes the body's interconnectedness, the ability to diagnose and treat using their hands (OMM) (hover over for a definition of OMM) and treating each patient as an individual, not a set of symptoms. Read more about the history of osteopathic medicine.

During your four years at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP), you will develop expertise in diagnosis and learn the problem-solving skills you need to treat and care for the whole patient through:

• basic science
• in-depth study of 10 human organ systems using basic and clinical sciences
• 20 rotations comprised of the major medical disciplines and electives

Why choose WesternU? We have a nationally recognized program and offer you:

• a record of consistently high first-time pass rates for COMLEX board exams.
• early and extensive clinical training that develops professional and communication skills. 
• a reputation for well trained graduates who receive multiple high-paying job offers.
• a private health professions-focused institution that fosters interprofessional learning. 
• state-of-the-art classrooms and research facilities.
• faculty who care deeply about students and are committed to their success.
• long humanistic tradition of treating patients as people first; treating students with respect; and fostering camaraderie among students.
• outstanding student support services including tutoring and disability resources. 
• diverse student body and rich array of student club and volunteer opportunities.
• Southern California location with tremendous clinical training opportunities as well as access to
  major cultural and recreational resources.
• a chance to join well-respected WesternU-COMP alumni, who enjoy a lifelong connection with the University.

The training you receive at WesternU will prepare you well for the postdoctoral training years of your choice, with an emphasis on clinical care. We will help you build the foundation you need for a rewarding career as a physician caring for patients and their families.

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Meet some of our DO students, faculty and alumni and read their candid thoughts about their experiences at WesternU. Move your mouse over each picture to read more about that individual or read profiles of numerous students, faculty and alumni

Seth Criner DO, Class of 2010	Clinton E. Adams, DO, MPA, FAAFP Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Professor of Family Medicine & Retired Rear Admiral, United States Navy	Amber Misseijer, DO DO, Class of 2008
On time commitment: I spend on average about 4-5 hours a day in class. Then another 3-4 hours a day studying. It is pretty much the same schedule as when I worked full time. The curriculum is not made more difficult than it needs to be, which is great. Every other week we have exams, which means the opposite weekends get spent with friends and family. In addition to school, I am also very active with several different clubs, travel to conferences, shadowing in trauma centers, and helping out with first aid at Angel's games during the season. Why WesternU: We start with the interview process. Not only are we looking for people who exhibit our values of care and compassion, we also treat students with caring and compassion from the moment they begin the admission process. Courses Taught: Issues in Professionalism Physical Diagnosis Clinical Skills Research Interests: Medical Education E-mail me Beyond the classroom: I’ve worked in the Montclair Clinic and PCHAT. During my first year, these experiences of seeing real patients helped to serve as a reminder of why I was in medical school. They were my first exposure to true community medicine. WesternU distinctive: My classmates are a great mixture of people from all walks of life, very intelligent, and fun to be with. I really enjoyed the opportunity to rotate through many different hospitals and private offices (and learn all of the Southern California freeways besides). It gave me a unique perspective on the various practices of medicine, and it also helped me to focus on how, where, and what I want my practice to be like in the future.