9 prompts in the 2025-2026 cycle
Why do you want to attend COMP ?
If you have not had the opportunity to shadow/observe a DO why is it important to you to become an osteopathic physician?
What was your most memorable community service activity and how did your activity benefit the community?
What experience observing a DO solidified your desire/ambition to become an osteopathic physician? (This could be a formal shadowing experience (one-on-one with a physician), scribing, observing your own physician, friend, or family member who is a DO).
Briefly discuss any extenuating circumstances which you feel are pertinent to your application (poor grades, course withdrawals, lapse in your education, etc.).
Are you a transfer applicant? Yes/No
If you have not taken any coursework for over 3 years, please explain why and what you have been doing during that period of time.
How does the COMP Mission statement align with your values?
Have you participated in research? If yes, briefly describe your role and what skills you gained from participation in the research. Please provide us with the link to the publication or abstract if possible. Did you contribute to the published work as an author/coauthor? (Y/N)