DO track
Osteopathic (DO) school admissions.
Applying through AACOMAS to osteopathic medical schools — the credentials matter just as much as MD admissions, but committees also weigh your understanding of osteopathic philosophy and whole-person, primary-care-oriented medicine.
AACOMAS application strategy
A school list and application plan built around DO-specific admissions criteria and mission fit.
Personal statement
A narrative that authentically reflects your understanding of osteopathic, whole-person care — not a repurposed MD essay.
Secondary essays
School-specific strategy and fast turnaround during the busiest weeks of the cycle.
CASPer & interview prep
Preparation for CASPer (required by most DO schools) alongside MMI and traditional interview formats.
DO shadowing & letters
Guidance on getting meaningful DO shadowing hours and strong letters of recommendation from osteopathic physicians.
Reapplicant strategy
An honest diagnosis of what held the file back last cycle, and a plan to fix it.