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UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine is a US DO program in San Antonio, TX that takes 2027-entry applications through AACOMAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 505 (range 499–511), a median GPA of 3.57, a 6.5% acceptance rate and a class of 148. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027.

Location
San Antonio, TX, United States
Established
2015
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

The University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM), founded in 2015, is a private osteopathic medical school in San Antonio, Texas. UIW is a Catholic institution with a mission of service to the poor and underserved. UIWSOM trains physicians to serve Texas's diverse, predominantly Hispanic population in San Antonio and the South Texas borderlands.

The school has a strong primary care, bilingual medicine, and community health ethos.

What makes UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) different

Applications via AACOMAS. UIWSOM is one of very few DO schools with an explicit bilingual (English/Spanish) medicine component. Its location in San Antonio places it at the heart of one of the largest Hispanic/Latino communities in the US. The Catholic mission-based institution is unique among DO schools.

UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DO curriculum with OMM integrated throughout. UIW's mission-driven curriculum emphasizes service learning and community health. Clinical rotations at University Health (San Antonio), Christus Health, and community health centers serving South Texas and border communities.

UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) research strengths

UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) is strong in these research areas:

  • Border health
  • Community health disparities
  • Osteopathic manipulative medicine
  • Bilingual medicine

How the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) interview runs

Format: Traditional one-on-one interviews with faculty

UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) intake

Approximately 135–160 students per year.

Where UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) is

University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine was founded in 2015 and is based in San Antonio, TX.

Programmes offered:

  • Primary Care
  • Bilingual Medicine
  • Community Health
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
  • Border Health
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) at a glance

University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)505 · 3.57 (MCAT range 499–511)
Acceptance rate6.5%
Class size148
In-state matriculants78.3%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 135–160 students per year
University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. AACOMAS application. CASPer is not required. Commitment to underserved and Hispanic/Latino communities is central to the UIWSOM mission. Spanish language ability and border/community health experience are valued.
MCAT median505 (range 499–511)
GPA median3.57 overall / 3.52 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate6.5%
Class size148
In-state preferenceNone
In-state matriculants78.3%
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisBilingual capability, underserved community commitment, border/Hispanic health, service mission.
NotesIn-state share, entering-class size and mean MCAT verified 2026-09-12 against the AACOM ChooseDO directory (figures for the academic year ending 2026). The MCAT figure is the MEAN published by AACOM for the entering class, not a median, because AACOM does not publish a median. GPA, acceptance rate and any range remain unverified estimates.
Specialities offeredPrimary Care, Bilingual Medicine, Community Health, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Border Health

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of the Incarnate Word School 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 UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) interviews applicants

University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional one-on-one interviews with faculty
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 25–35% post-interview (estimated).
Tutor insight
Spanish language proficiency and healthcare experience with Hispanic/Latino or border communities are genuine assets at UIWSOM. The school's one-on-one traditional interviews test communication, cultural competence, and community service orientation — prepare examples that demonstrate all three. The UIW mission of service to the poor is deeply embedded; applicants who cannot authentically connect to that value may find the culture misaligned.
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What Your Clinical Experience Revealed

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Where UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)'s figures come from

Compiled from University of the Incarnate Word School 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.

UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) — official course page →Entry requirements, interview format and deadlines published by the school itself. The primary source for everything on this page.UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) — published admissions data →The class profile and admissions statistics this record's MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures were taken from.
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UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) — frequently asked questions

UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) matriculants have a median MCAT of 505. The middle range of matriculants is 499–511. 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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