2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine is a US DO program in Old Westbury, NY that takes 2027-entry applications through AACOMAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 505 (range 499–511), a median GPA of 3.55 and a class of 402. The school holds a traditional interview: September 2026–February 2027.
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Read the guide →New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM), established in 1977, is located on Long Island (Old Westbury) and also has an Arkansas campus. NYITCOM is one of the most applied-to DO schools in the country, benefiting from its New York area location and strong community health focus.
The school trains physicians in the osteopathic tradition with clinical rotations across New York metropolitan area hospitals.
Applications via AACOMAS. NYITCOM's New York location is unique among DO schools — most DO schools are in less urban areas. The Arkansas campus offers a distinct rural medicine training environment. NYITCOM's traditional interview (offered virtually or in person) assesses communication and interpersonal skills, with questions reflecting diverse patient populations.
Integrated curriculum. 4-year DO curriculum with OMM integrated throughout Years 1–4. Dual campus model: Long Island (NY) and Jonesboro, AR. Years 1–2 at the home campus; clinical rotations in Years 3–4 at NYIT-affiliated teaching hospitals and community sites across New York and the region.
NYITCOM (DO) is strong in these research areas:
Format: Traditional interview (virtual or in-person)
Approximately 400 students per year across the Old Westbury (NY) and Jonesboro (AR) campuses.
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded in 1977 and is based in Old Westbury, NY.
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Try the AI interviewer| MCAT / GPA (medians) | 505 · 3.55 (MCAT range 499–511) |
|---|---|
| Class size | 402 |
| In-state preference | No stated in-state preference |
| Interview format | Traditional interview |
| Intake | Approximately 400 students per year across the Old Westbury (NY) and Jonesboro (AR) campuses |
| Admission overview | Bachelor's degree and MCAT required. AACOMAS application. CASPer is not required. Healthcare experience with osteopathic physicians (DO shadowing) strongly recommended. Competitive applicants show academic readiness and genuine affinity for the osteopathic approach. |
|---|---|
| MCAT median | 505 (range 499–511) |
| GPA median | 3.55 overall / 3.50 science (BCPM) |
| Class size | 402 |
| In-state preference | None |
| CASPer | Not required |
| Holistic review emphasis | Interpersonal communication, DO shadowing, community engagement, and osteopathic philosophy. |
| Notes | MCAT/GPA hedged estimates from publicly available NYITCOM and AACOMAS data. The school does not publish an accepted-applicant count, and the acceptance rate previously shown here was inconsistent with its own applicant and class-size figures, so it has been removed rather than estimated. Check MSAR for the official rate. |
| Specialities offered | Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Emergency Medicine |
MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine's published admissions data. Class profiles are republished each year — confirm which entering class these numbers describe before you rely on them.
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| Format | Traditional interview (virtual or in-person) |
|---|---|
| Interview window (2027 entry) | September 2026–February 2027 |
| Decision date (2027 entry) | Rolling admissions |
| Post-interview chances | Approximately 20–30% post-interview (estimated). |
NYITCOM's traditional interview emphasizes interpersonal communication and ethical reasoning in real clinical contexts. Practice structured answers to ethical dilemmas, teamwork scenarios, and motivational questions about osteopathic medicine. New York location increases competition substantially — ensure all application components (GPA, MCAT, experiences) are competitive before considering NYITCOM as a reach vs. target school.
Two questions from our US bank that match NYITCOM (DO)’s panel format. Try answering them out loud, then open Prometheus for the model answers and follow-up tips.
You have spent two years volunteering at a free clinic serving uninsured patients in your city. Describe what you observed about the relationship between poverty and health outcomes, and explain how that experience has shaped the kind of physician you want to become.
Likely follow-up · What is one systemic barrier you observed that prevented patients from following through on care recommendations, and how might it be addressed?
You are 34 and spent eight years as a registered nurse on a medical-surgical unit before deciding to pursue medical school. Your undergraduate GPA dates from 2014 and you took the MCAT in 2022 after two years of post-baccalaureate coursework. Make the case for why your non-traditional path strengthens rather than complicates your application.
Likely follow-up · How do you respond to the implicit concern that, at 34, you will have fewer practice years than a traditional applicant?
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Learn moreCompiled from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine's published admissions material and checked for internal consistency. Not independently re-checked against the school's own website for 2027 entry — confirm the figures with the school before you rely on them.
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