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US Osteopathic Medicine · 2027 Entry

DO osteopathic medical schools in Delaware

No DO programs based in Delaware2027 entry

NextGen MedPrep's US school directory lists no DO programs based in Delaware, so Delaware residents apply to DO programs in other states. Delaware residents do have a route through DIMER at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Nearby options and the national directory are linked below.

Overview

Studying medicine in Delaware

About Delaware: Pop. ~1.0M; Wilmington is the largest city. Delaware has no LCME-accredited medical school; Delaware residents attend programs in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey through regional agreements.

In-state preference: Delaware has no in-state medical school. Delaware residents applying to nearby schools (Jefferson, Temple, Rowan) should note those programs' residency preferences and apply broadly to regional and national programs.

MD vs DO in Delaware. DO graduates are fully licensed physicians in the US and have competed in the same NRMP residency match as MD graduates since the 2020 merger. DO programs use AACOMAS for the primary application (not AMCAS). Many applicants apply to both MD and DO programs in the same cycle. Learn more about MD vs DO

Major health systems in Delaware

  • ChristianaCare
  • Nemours Children's Health
  • Beebe Healthcare
Schools

DO programs in Delaware

NextGen MedPrep's US school directory lists no DO programs based in Delaware, but residents here have a regional route:

DIMER: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Through DIMER, PCOM's Philadelphia campus reserves up to 10 places in each entering osteopathic class for Delaware residents. The places are held for Delaware, but they do not make you a Pennsylvania resident applicant. How to get into Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine · Source
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Residency

Residents vs out-of-state applicants in Delaware

There are no DO programs based in Delaware in our catalog. Apart from the DIMER places at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine described above, every program is an out-of-state option for residents here.

Nearby: other South states with DO programs

States in the same US Census region (South), with the number of DO programs in each.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

NextGen MedPrep's US school directory lists no DO programs based in Delaware, so Delaware residents apply to DO programs in other states.

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