MSOM partners with the University of Maryland to streamline the path to becoming a physician

Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Pathways Program reflects the school’s commitment to removing barriers to becoming a doctor.

The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine and the University of Maryland have partnered to make it easier for qualified students and alumni to become physicians.

The university is one of six schools to participate in the MSOM guaranteed interview Pathways Program.

“Qualified students at partner institutions benefit from the program directly by getting a guaranteed interview for MSOM’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program,” said Chanté Richardson, PhD, MBA, Associate Dean of Student Services and Community Engagement at MSOM.

"Beyond the guaranteed interview, students will gain early access to valuable pre-medical resources, including MCAT preparation workshops, D.O. student shadowing opportunities, and other MSOM-sponsored pre-admission activities designed to support students on their journey to medical school," she said.

The program aims to prepare physicians to care for real communities, particularly those that need it most.

"The mission of the MSOM is to train physicians who will be socially responsible, professionally accomplished, and community-oriented," Richardson said. "We are thrilled to launch this partnership, especially as 15 percent of MSOM’s inaugural class are University of Maryland alumni. This collaboration reflects MSOM’s commitment to removing barriers and expanding opportunities for promising future physicians."

“We are excited that the first osteopathic medical school in Maryland matriculated its inaugural class. We look forward to working closely with the admissions team at Meritus to secure MCAT mentorship, clinical shadowing, and guaranteed interviews for Terps pursuing the D.O. path,” said Wendy Loughlin, Assistant Dean and Director of UMD’s Reed-Yorke Health Professions Advising Office.

The MSOM Pathways Program is currently available to undergrads and recent alumni at the University of Maryland, Frostburg State University, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Samuel Merritt University, Shepherd University and Susquehanna University.

Eligible students at partner institutions must:

• Be currently enrolled at or have graduated within the last two years from the partner institution at the time of application.
• Be in good academic, professional, and disciplinary standing at the partner institution.
• Meet minimum academic requirements set by MSOM (including coursework, GPA, and MCAT expectations).
• Receive a strong letter of recommendation from the partner institution.
  

To learn more about the Pathways program, visit www.MSOM.org/Pathways.