Health Professions Graduate Program Partnerships

Oregon State University College of Science partners with select graduate and professional programs to provide eligible students with enhanced admissions pathways, early engagement and application support as you prepare for advanced study.

What is a health professions program partnership?

Graduate and professional programs in health professions are very competitive. These institutions recognize that the rigor of Oregon State’s pre-health programs prepare students to succeed at the graduate level and have agreed to partner with Oregon State to provide:

Structured pathways aligned with professional program expectations
Enhanced preparation for graduate-level health professions education
Opportunities for early advising, interviews or priority consideration

Please note that participating in these partnerships does not guarantee admission to any program. Students must still meet all academic, professional and admissions requirements set by our partners.

Osteopathic medicine (DO) partnerships

Western University of Health Sciences DO Program

Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest (COMP-NW) prepares students for careers as osteopathic physicians through a curriculum emphasizing whole-person care, early clinical integration and service to diverse communities. The program integrates foundational medical sciences with clinical education across multiple sites. Graduates pursue residency training in a wide range of medical specialties.

Learn more about WesternU’s DO Program

Qualified students of the Pathway Program receive:

A structured pathway to apply to WesternU’s DO program
Priority review when applying
Conditional admission to the DO program upon acceptance to the Pathway Program, after meeting all program criteria
Clear requirements for GPA, MCAT, coursework and other application materials
Set application deadlines and screening steps help you plan ahead.
Recommended coursework and standards designed to ease the transition to DO training.

Eligibility and process

Successfully complete and receive a bachelor's degree from OSU with no more than a one-year gap between time of graduation and application to WesternU COMP-NW
3.0 overall GPA, 3.5 OSU Science GPA, 505 MCAT
2 letters of recommendation, including 1 DO and 1 science professor
Attend 1 COMP-NW on-campus information day prior to submitting application
50 hrs volunteering in community service of student's choice
100 hrs healthcare experience (shadowing not included)
Completed coursework prerequisites

Students accepted to this Pathway Program are expected to demonstrate motivation and personal qualities that give evidence of their suitability for a career in Osteopathic Medicine, as discussed on COMP-NW's website.

Eligible applicants must have a disciplinary record entirely free of felony convictions or a violation of a professionalism and/or student conduct standard as defined by section 41301 of Title V.

Apply to Western University of Health Sciences–COMP-NW in the AACOMAS application by March 1 of the year you intend to matriculate. (Note that priority consideration will be granted to qualified applicants who successfully submit a completed AACOMAS application by November 1st in the year prior to intended matriculation).
Indicate your interest in the Pathway Program by visiting the "Program Materials" section in AACOMAS → Western University of Health Sciences of the Pacific Northwest → Questions → "Are you part of a COMP-NW Pathway Program?" Mark “Yes.”
Email WesternU's recruiter Martin Williams (martinwilliams@westernu.edu) for any follow up questions about this Pathway Program.

Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine DO Program

The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private medical school focused on preparing physicians to serve rural, frontier and underserved communities. Its curriculum emphasizes primary care, community-based clinical education and workforce development in regions experiencing physician shortages. Students complete a four-year program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.

Learn more about ICOM’s DO Program

Guaranteed Interview Program

Up to 10 OSU undergraduate students per year (with the possibility of more) receive a guaranteed interview at ICOM. Students must meet all ICOM general admissions requirements (MCAT, GPA, etc.) and complete all ICOM prerequisite coursework as published at the time of application.

Eligibility and process

Meet all general admissions requirements, including minimum MCAT and GPA as published on ICOM's website at the time of application.
Complete all required prerequisite courses as published on the ICOM website at the time of application.

OSU students applying to ICOM via AACOMAS will be reviewed for eligibility for the Guaranteed Interview Program
We suggest also reaching out to let the admissions team (admissions@icom.edu) know and to ask any questions.

Physical therapy (DPT) partnership

Western University of Health Sciences DPT Program

Western University of Health Sciences’ Doctor of Physical Therapy program prepares students for clinical practice through an integrated, evidence-based curriculum. The program emphasizes movement science, patient-centered care, clinical reasoning and interprofessional education. Students complete academic coursework alongside hands-on clinical training experiences.

Learn more about WesternU’s DPT Program

Qualified Pathway Program students receive:

A structured pathway to apply to WesternU’s DPT program
Application vouchers for WesternU DPT (Oregon Campus) pathway students
A guaranteed interview with WesternU DPT (Oregon Campus)
Clear requirements for GPA, MCAT, coursework and other application materials

Eligibility and process

Successfully complete and receive a bachelor's degree from OSU by the Spring term of the matriculation year.
Complete all of the DPT-Oregon prerequisite courses as listed on their website
3.0 GPA for overall and prerequisite courses
3 letters of recommendation, including 1 professional reference, 1 academic reference and 1 professional or academic reference
Complete PTCAS common application by January 16.
Complete any followup materials required by the WesternU DPTE-Oregon program after application.

Eligible applicants must have a disciplinary record entirely free of felony convictions or a violation of a professionalism and/or student conduct standard as defined by section 41301 of Title V.

Apply to the DPT-Oregon through the PTCAS
Email WesternU's recruiter Martin Williams (martinwilliams@westernu.edu) to request and complete a WesternU DPT Pathway Program application form. Pay careful attention to deadlines and application format requirements.
- The Pathway Program application must be submitted before submitting your PTCAS in order to receive the application voucher.
Provide all necessary information that WesternU requires, as permitted by FERPA, to determine eligibility.

Health Professions Graduate Program Partnerships

Health Professions Graduate Program Partnerships

What is a health professions program partnership?

Osteopathic medicine (DO) partnerships

Western University of Health Sciences DO Program

Qualified students of the Pathway Program receive:

Eligibility and process

Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine DO Program

Guaranteed Interview Program

Eligibility and process

Physical therapy (DPT) partnership

Western University of Health Sciences DPT Program

Qualified Pathway Program students receive:

Eligibility and process

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