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WCUCOM

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine is a US DO program in Hattiesburg, MS that takes 2027-entry applications through AACOMAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 498 (range 498–509), a median GPA of 3.50, a 6.0% acceptance rate and a class of 175. The school holds a traditional interview: September 2026–March 2027.

Location
Hattiesburg, MS, United States
Established
2010
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–March 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About WCUCOM (DO)

William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM) was founded in 2010. It is a faith-based osteopathic medical school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and part of William Carey University, a Christian liberal arts institution. WCUCOM trains DO physicians to serve Mississippi's deeply underserved rural and urban communities.

The state has some of the worst health outcomes in the United States, with high rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and infant mortality. WCUCOM aims to produce physicians committed to changing those outcomes.

What makes WCUCOM (DO) different

AACOMAS application. WCUCOM is one of two osteopathic medical schools in Mississippi and is explicitly faith-based — a distinctive characteristic among US DO schools. Mississippi's health statistics (highest obesity rate, among the worst cardiovascular and diabetes outcomes nationally) make it one of the highest-need states in the country. Graduates serving rural Mississippi fill a critical pipeline role.

WCUCOM (DO) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DO curriculum with OMM integrated throughout. Pre-clinical years in Hattiesburg; clinical rotations across Mississippi and the Deep South, including rural community hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and faith-based healthcare organizations.

WCUCOM (DO) research strengths

WCUCOM (DO) is strong in these research areas:

  • Mississippi health disparities
  • Cardiovascular disease prevention
  • Diabetes and obesity
  • Rural primary care
  • Osteopathic manipulative medicine

How the WCUCOM (DO) interview runs

Format: Traditional one-on-one or panel interview with faculty

WCUCOM invites selected applicants to visit the Hattiesburg campus for a formal personal interview; the school does not describe its format or length. Interviewers probe motivation for osteopathic medicine, commitment to Mississippi and rural Deep South healthcare, and alignment with the school's Christian faith-based mission. Applicants should be aware of and respectful of WCUCOM's faith ethos.

The interview probes osteopathic philosophy, service orientation in rural Mississippi, and personal character.

WCUCOM (DO) intake

Approximately 100–125 students per year.

Where WCUCOM (DO) is

William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded in 2010 and is based in Hattiesburg, MS.

Programmes offered:

  • Primary Care
  • Rural Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
  • Community Health
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Entry requirements

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WCUCOM (DO) at a glance

William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)498 · 3.50 (MCAT range 498–509)
Acceptance rate6.0%
Class size175
In-state matriculants18.9%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 100–125 students per year
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. AACOMAS application. Respect for the school's Christian faith mission expected. DO shadowing required. Commitment to underserved Mississippi and Deep South communities valued. CASPer is required — check the current cycle deadlines on the admissions site.
MCAT median498 (range 498–509)
GPA median3.50 overall / 3.44 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate6.0%
Class size175
In-state preferenceNone
In-state matriculants18.9%
CASPerRequired
Holistic review emphasisFaith mission alignment, Mississippi/rural Deep South commitment, DO shadowing, service orientation.
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, Rural Medicine, Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Community Health

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from William Carey University 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 WCUCOM (DO) interviews applicants

William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional one-on-one or panel interview with faculty
Interview window (2027 entry)September 2026–March 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 30–45% post-interview (estimated).
Tutor insight
WCUCOM's faith-based identity is central — be honest about your relationship with that context. Applicants of faith who connect their service calling to medicine thrive here. Research Mississippi's specific health challenges: obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, infant mortality, and extreme rural poverty. DO shadowing is especially important at WCUCOM. Rolling admissions — apply early in AACOMAS.
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His income falls into the coverage gap: too high for Medicaid eligibility but too low to qualify for premium tax credits on the exchange. He cannot afford the cardiologist follow-up or the medications prescribed at discharge. What are your ethical obligations, and what practical steps can you take?

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Where WCUCOM (DO)'s figures come from

Compiled from William Carey University 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.

WCUCOM (DO) — official course page →Entry requirements, interview format and deadlines published by the school itself. The primary source for everything on this page.WCUCOM (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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WCUCOM (DO) — frequently asked questions

WCUCOM (DO) matriculants have a median MCAT of 498. The middle range of matriculants is 498–509. 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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