A More Direct
Path to OCOM.
Through our articulation agreements with colleges and universities, eligible students and alumni can receive a guaranteed interview with OCOM when they meet our admissions requirements.
Explore Our PathwaysA Faster Path from STEM to Medicine
Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine and Florida Polytechnic University have partnered to create an accelerated pathway for high-achieving students who are ready to turn their passion for STEM into a career in medicine.
Earn Your BS + DO in Six Years
Students begin their journey at Florida Poly before transitioning to OCOM for four years of osteopathic medical education—creating a direct, accelerated route from undergraduate STEM education to a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.
Florida Polytechnic University
Complete foundational science and mathematics coursework within Florida Poly's STEM-focused environment.
Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine
Continue directly into OCOM's four-year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program and prepare for a career as a physician.
Learn more about the Florida Poly–OCOM partnership and your opportunity to pursue a faster path to medicine.
Your Pathway to OCOM
An articulation agreement can provide a more direct pathway from a participating undergraduate institution to an interview at OCOM. Eligibility is based on meeting the requirements of the applicable agreement and OCOM's admissions requirements.
Attend a Partner Institution
Begin your undergraduate education at one of OCOM's participating colleges or universities.
Meet Eligibility Requirements
Complete the applicable academic prerequisites and meet OCOM's admissions requirements, as well as any additional conditions outlined in your institution's articulation agreement.
Apply to OCOM
Submit your application through AACOMAS and complete all required OCOM application materials according to the applicable deadlines.
Interview at OCOM
Students and alumni who satisfy the applicable articulation agreement requirements and OCOM's admissions requirements are eligible for a guaranteed opportunity to interview with OCOM.
A guaranteed interview is not a guaranteed acceptance.
The interview opportunity is conditional upon meeting the eligibility requirements of the applicable articulation agreement and OCOM's admissions requirements. Eligible applicants must still complete all required application materials and prerequisites and successfully participate in the admissions process. Admission to OCOM is not guaranteed.
Explore OCOM's admissions requirements.
Your journey to OCOM starts here.
Explore what it takes to become an osteopathic physician at OCOM and discover the next step in your journey toward a career in medicine.
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