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College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest
Our students are resilient, innovative, and well prepared for an exciting and rewarding future in health care.
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
We inspire, in a humanistic tradition, technically competent, culturally sensitive, professional and compassionate physicians who become lifelong learners.
澳门六合彩开奖app COMP & COMP-Northwest is Fully Accredited and Achieved the Maximum 10 years Accreditation with Exceptional Outcome during 2022 visit.
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Message from the Dean Lisa Warren, DO MBA
At COMP and COMP-NW, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and enriching education that equips students to excel in the ever-evolving medical field. Our curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, enhance clinical skills, and promote compassionate patient care, ensuring our graduates become well-rounded osteopathic physicians ready to tackle the challenges of modern healthcare.
With state-of-the-art facilities, a cutting-edge simulation center, interprofessional collaboration, and excellent clinical experiences, our graduates are prepared to deliver compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care. Our faculty members at COMP and COMP-NW are leaders in their fields, committed to mentoring and guiding students throughout their medical journey. They bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a dedication to excellence in teaching, patient care, and research.
We welcome you to come visit COMP and COMP-NW and learn more about our college and university.
With gratitude,
Dr. Lisa Warren
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About the College
What is a D.O.?
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The Future of Medicine Magazine
National Recognition
In its latest rankings of top U.S. medical schools, U.S. News & World Report has named Western University of Health Sciences a Tier 1 institution for primary care training. The 2024-2025 rankings feature a new methodology, with medical schools being placed into one of four tiers. Tier 1 institutions were in the 85th percentile or higher of medical schools ranked.
The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) and COMP-Northwest received a Tier 1 designation for Best Medical Schools: Primary Care. 澳门六合彩开奖app is one of only 15 institutions in the top tier for primary care and one of only two osteopathic medicine schools.
Tier 1
Best Medical Schools: Primary Care
Tier 4
Best Medical Schools: Research
Additional COMP & COMP-Northwest Rankings
Most Diverse Medical Schools (#142-tie)
Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care (#7)
Most Graduates Practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas (#133)
Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas (#75-tie)
Why is this important?
澳门六合彩开奖app is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News & World Report on an annual basis. 澳门六合彩开奖app鈥檚 COMP and COMP-Northwest are recognized among the best 123 Medical Schools surveyed in the United States. This national recognition speaks to 澳门六合彩开奖app鈥檚 indicators of excellence that ultimately lead to student success.
Student, Faculty and ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
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Kim does an incredible job at uplifting our class, whether providing high-yield tips to know for exams, providing motivational messages during exam season, or simply checking in on you to see if you’re okay. She works incredibly hard as part of the leadership team for DREAM and as president of MSFC while doing it all with a beautiful smile. Her presence truly makes a difference, it’s hard to imagine it without her. Thank you for everything you do for our class and the 澳门六合彩开奖app community, Kim! Kim is incredibly sweet and helpful to our class. She is the high yield queen and does her best to make sure no one gets left behind. She is a very quick and thoughtful communicator and makes everyone feel welcome. We love you, Kim!
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The Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO) named Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest (COMP-Northwest) Assistant Professor and Chair of Family Medicine Jenna Collins, DO, as its DO of the Year….
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Peter Fox, DO, 鈥16
The world-renowned photographer Ansel Adams once said, 鈥淚n wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration.鈥 These words ring true for 澳门六合彩开奖app alum Peter Fox, DO (鈥16), whose exploration and travel led to a beautiful journey personally and professionally. 鈥淢edical school was such a fun time for me; I worked hard and whenever I wasn鈥檛 studying, I was outdoors making the most of the Northwest,鈥
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Commitment TO DIVERSITY
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
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Join the Team
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Community Engagement
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Give and Receive
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Your journey to an exciting career in health care is just getting started. Please review the program admissions requirement or request more information and we鈥檒l reach out to you. You may also consider scheduling a virtual advising appointment. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your goals!
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