Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Early Assurance Program
Through the 51ĀŅĀ× Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) Early Assurance Program (EAP), incoming freshmen can earn early admission to the 51ĀŅĀ× Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
About the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
The 51ĀŅĀ× Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) educates physicians committed to practice in Ohio, emphasizes primary care, engages in focused research and embraces both Appalachian and urban communities. Integral to this mission, OU-HCOM is committed to providing a clinically integrated, learning-centered, osteopathic medical education; embracing diversity and public service; and improving the health and well-being of underserved populations.
Benefits of the OU-HCOM EAP
- Waiving of the official MCAT medical school admission requirement.
- Access to special undergraduate resources.
- Mentorship from current OHIO EAP and OU-HCOM students.
- Participation in programming and activities designed to provide a firsthand look into the medical school experience.
Eligibility Criteria
- Have applied to 51ĀŅĀ× by November 15, 2025 (and eventually earn admission)
- Have the equivalent high school (unweighted) GPA of 3.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale
- Be an Ohio resident, have graduated from an Ohio high school and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Have four years of high school math, English, and science, including biology and chemistry (coursework in physics is also strongly encouraged)
Application Process
Applicants must the complete the EAP application ā including a letter of recommendation from a science teacher, a school counselor evaluation and a personal statement ā by Friday, December 12, 2025. Select students will be invited to interview in the spring.
Questions
For more information about the OU-HCOM EAP, visit the web page. If you have questions, please email Chett Pritchett, assistant director of admissions and outreach in the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, at pritchec@ohio.edu.