How do I apply to RVU-MCOM?
RVU-MCOM participates in the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS) for the receipt and processing of applications. Applications are submitted electronically through AACOMAS (click here).
What is the application deadline?
RVU-MCOM’s deadline for submitting an AACOMAS application is April 15, 2024. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis, therefore it is in an applicant’s best interest to apply early in the process.
Will RVU-MCOM have in-person or virtual interviews?
All RVU-MCOM interviews will be conducted virtually for the 2024-25 application cycle. Upon receiving an offer of acceptance, RVU-MCOM will host in-person student visit days on our campus. The visit days will be a fun and engaging opportunity to tour the RVU-MCOM campus and the surrounding Billings area, and get to know RVU-MCOM faculty, staff, and Billings community leaders.
What are the prerequisite courses for admission?
No grade below a “C” will be considered to fulfill requirements (C- is considered below a C). Additional upper-division coursework such as Human Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, and Cellular Biology is highly recommended.
Do I have to have all the prerequisite courses complete prior to submitting my application?
No, but all prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation.
Are AP or IB credits accepted for prerequisite courses?
Yes, if they are listed on your transcript.
How can I apply for the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)?
The Military Health Profession Scholarship Program is offered through the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force. This scholarship program helps cover direct educational costs and provides a monthly stipend to each recipient. In return, there is a service commitment of one year of active duty service for each year of participation in the program, with a minimum commitment of three years.
What are the minimum GPA requirements for admission to RVU-MCOM?
- A minimum science and cumulative GPA of 3.0
If I get accepted, how much do I have to put down for deposit?
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Payment of two non-refundable deposits totaling $2,000 (deposit #1 - $1000, deposit #2 - $1,000). Deposits will be applied to tuition.
- RVU-MCOM follows the guidelines set forth by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) relative to deposit due dates.
Can I get a tour of RVU-MCOM?
Yes. Contact the Enrollment team to set up a tour (Monday-Friday) at admissionsMT@rvu.edu.
What kind of student support does RVU-MCOM offer?
RVU-MCOM provides a wide range of resources, opportunities and services to enhance student experience at MCOM including academic advising, tutoring, career advising and planning, student interest groups, student government, wellness activities, mental health counseling, and disability and accommodations support.
Is RVU-MCOM an accredited medical school?
MCOM is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). RVU has regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Will RVU-MCOM share the same curriculum with RVUCOM (CO, UT)?
RVU-MCOM has its own customized version of the RVUCOM curriculum, which is administered independently. RVUCOM (CO, UT) has a proven history of outstanding curricular and national board outcomes, as well as residency placement outcomes. Since RVU-MCOM shares the same mission, RVU-MCOM has chosen to adopt the RVUCOM curriculum as its foundation but has integrated more simulation, ultrasound, and other active learning and student well-being programming. The new 138,000 SF facility was intentionally designed for this purpose.
Will RVU-MCOM share faculty with RVUCOM (CO, UT) or have its own faculty?
RVU-MCOM is a self-reliant branch campus of RVUCOM which is required to have its own local faculty. RVU-MCOM faculty will enjoy all the same employee benefits with RVU faculty from all campuses but will have its own governance structure on the Montana campus. Guest lecturers from RVUCOM and other medical schools are invited to teach at RVU-MCOM periodically.
Can I apply to RVU-MCOM and RVUCOM at the same time?
Yes. RVU-MCOM and RVUCOM are separate medical schools. Each has its own application.
Does RVU-MCOM accept international students?
Yes.
Where will RVU-MCOM students do their clinical training?
Third and fourth-year students are placed at one of our regional training sites throughout the state and region to ensure continuity and coordination of clinical education within RVU’s vast and growing clinical training network
Will student housing be available for RVU-MCOM students?
There are many housing opportunities available near the RVU-MCOM campus. Contact admissionsMT@rvu.edu for more details.
Does RVU-MCOM have pathway programs developed with any undergraduate institutions?
Yes. RVU-MCOM has pathway programs with Rocky Mountain College, Montana State University – Billings, Montana State University - Bozeman, Montana Technological University, Carroll College, and Concordia College. Further, RVU-Montana offers a 10-month, on-campus, Master of Medical Sciences degree.
What is the RVU-MCOM class size?
160
Does RVU-MCOM have cadaveric dissection?
RVU-MCOM has a full gross anatomy dissection lab with 16 cadaver tanks. Students get the full surgical dissection experience during gross anatomy lab with approximately 4-5 students per cadaver. In addition, RVU-MCOM has an additional lab for virtual dissection so students get a comprehensive gross anatomy educational experience.
Who do I contact for more information?
