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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a US DO program in Philadelphia, PA that takes 2027-entry applications through AACOMAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 504 (range 500–512), a median GPA of 3.58, a 8.5% acceptance rate and a class of 270. The school holds a panel interview: September 2026–February 2027.

Location
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Established
1899
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), founded in 1899, is one of the largest and most established osteopathic medical schools in the United States. PCOM operates campuses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Suwanee, Georgia; and Moultrie, Georgia.

The school has a century-long tradition of training osteopathic physicians for primary care and specialty practice, with strong community health ties in the Philadelphia metro area.

What makes Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) different

Applications via AACOMAS. PCOM's multi-campus model offers urban (Philadelphia) and suburban Georgia clinical training environments. PCOM has a strong psychology doctoral program alongside the DO program, enabling interdisciplinary clinical exposure. The school actively recruits DO shadowing hours.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DO curriculum with OMM integration throughout. PCOM Philadelphia and Georgia campuses offer distinct clinical rotation networks. Years 1–2 focus on biomedical sciences with embedded clinical correlates; Years 3–4 consist of core and elective clerkships at affiliated sites.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) research strengths

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) is strong in these research areas:

  • Osteopathic manipulative therapy
  • Chronic disease management
  • Mental health
  • Healthcare delivery

How the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) interview runs

Format: Panel interview of about 30 minutes with at least two members of the Faculty Committee on Admissions; virtual or on campus

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) intake

Approximately 270 students per year at the Philadelphia campus (PCOM also enrolls separate DO classes at its Suwanee, GA and Moultrie, GA campuses).

Where Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) is

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded in 1899 and is based in Philadelphia, PA.

Programmes offered:

  • Primary Care
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Psychiatry
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) at a glance

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)504 · 3.58 (MCAT range 500–512)
Acceptance rate8.5%
Class size270
In-state preferenceNo stated in-state preference
Interview formatPanel interview
IntakeApproximately 270 students per year at the Philadelphia campus (PCOM also enrolls separate DO classes at its Suwanee, GA and Moultrie, GA campuses)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via AACOMAS. CASPer is not required. Competitive applicants show healthcare shadowing (ideally with a DO), community service, and understanding of osteopathic principles.
MCAT median504 (range 500–512)
GPA median3.58 overall / 3.52 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate8.5%
Class size270
In-state preferenceNone
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisOsteopathic philosophy, DO shadowing, community service, and healthcare experience.
NotesMCAT mean and applied/accepted/matriculated counts from PCOM published 2025 program data (7,296 applied, 619 accepted, 270 matriculated, mean MCAT 504). GPA estimated from AACOMAS data. Interview format checked 2026-10-07 against https://catalog.pcom.edu/admissions/pa-do/.
Specialities offeredPrimary Care, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Philadelphia 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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Interview

How Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) interviews applicants

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatPanel interview of about 30 minutes with at least two members of the Faculty Committee on Admissions; virtual or on campus
Interview window (2027 entry)September 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 25–35% post-interview (estimated).
Tutor insight
PCOM interviewers look for a clear, personal rationale for osteopathic medicine — not just a generic "holistic approach" answer. Reference specific interactions with DO physicians and connect osteopathic philosophy to your long-term practice vision. Rolling admissions heavily reward early AACOMAS submission (May/June). Georgia campus applicants should note the distinct rural/suburban clinical environment.
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Cultural Humility and Herbal Remedies

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Climate Change and the Physician's Role

The WHO calls climate change the biggest health threat facing humanity, and the AMA has declared it a public health crisis. How does climate change fit within a physician's clinical and advocacy obligations, and what specific role can medical professionals play in the response?

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Where Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)'s figures come from

Compiled from Philadelphia 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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FAQ

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) — frequently asked questions

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) matriculants have a median MCAT of 504. The middle range of matriculants is 500–512. US schools publish medians rather than cut-offs, and committees review holistically — the MCAT is weighed alongside GPA, clinical and research experience, letters of recommendation and secondary essays.

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