ICOM adheres to the Application Protocol and Admissions Guidelines adopted by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine and published in the Choose DO Explorer.

Prospective osteopathic medical students interested in Fall admissions may submit their application through the secure AACOMAS web server. Please be advised that a full AACOMAS application must be e-submitted, completed, and verified by April 1 of that year to be considered for admission.

Admissions Staff

Director of Admissions: Amanda Griswold

Admissions Coordinator: Nikki Irving

Admissions Recruiter: Kyler Cochrane

Admissions Recruiter: Kiana Poole

• • Osteopathic Medicine Application Service:

  • Those interested in applying to osteopathic medical schools must submit their application through the osteopathic medicine application service, known as AACOMAS.

  • Osteopathic Medical Schools:

    There are currently 41 accredited osteopathic medical schools in the U.S., delivering instruction at 66 teaching locations in 35 states.

  • Medical School:

    The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is the only medical school in Idaho. Prior to the establishment of ICOM, Idaho was the most populous state without a medical school of its own.

  • Osteopathic Medical School:

    ICOM is the first and only osteopathic medical school in Idaho. ICOM offers a 4-year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree program.

  • Verification Process:

    Through its verification process, AACOMAS, the centralized online application service, will verify the information provided in the AACOMAS application.

  • Medical School Application:

    Your medical school application for consideration into a DO program must be submitted through AACOMAS, the centralized online application service used by all osteopathic medical schools in the U.S.

  • Centralized Online Application Service:

    The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service, also known as AACOMAS, is the centralized online application service for osteopathic medical schools in the U.S.

  • Application Process:

    The application process to attend medical school is complex. The AACOMAS application is organized in four sections, including: Personal Information, Academic History, Supporting Information, and Program Materials.

    AACOMAS offers a Professional Transcript Entry (PTE) service that applicants may pay to use, in lieu of entering the coursework manually. Applicants will also need to submit official transcripts in the Academic History section, as well as self-reporting standardized test scores.

  • Academic History:

    An applicant’s academic history is an important component ICOM’s admissions committee considers when reviewing applications. Applicants must have completed their undergraduate or graduate degree prior to matriculating into medical school. The most competitive applicants would have a science and cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher. All post-secondary coursework is reviewed, including community college credit, by the admissions committee. For a detailed look at ICOM’s admissions requirements, visit this link.

  • Official Transcripts:

    Through AACOMAS, the centralized online application service for osteopathic medical schools, applicants can submit their official transcripts.

  • Standardized test scores:
  • The Medical College Admission Test, also known as the MCAT, is the standardized test used in medical school admissions as part of the application process.

  • Aacomas Personal Statement:

    The AACOMAS personal statement allows applicants to share personal and professional experiences that motivated or encouraged them to pursue a career in medicine.

  • American Association:

    The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine operates AACOMAS, the centralized application service for osteopathic medical schools. Through AACOMAS, applicants can submit one application to osteopathic medical schools of their choosing.

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