Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

Application Procedures 10 | Nova Southeastern University Primary Application Process The college participates in the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS) for the receipt and processing of all applications. AACOMAS takes no part in the selection of students. The college receives more than 7,000 AACOMAS applications per year. Applicants must submit applications and all supporting docu- ments electronically through AACOMAS online, an interactive web-based application that can be accessed through aacom.org . Letters of reference submitted via outside services may not be accepted, or could delay your application review. For questions, call (301) 968-4190. Listed below are the necessary steps to complete the primary application process. The applicant should submit the following materials to AACOMAS no later than January 15: • a completed AACOMAS application • an official transcript from the registrars of all colleges and universities attended (This must be mailed directly to AACOMAS by the college or university.) • MCAT scores (must be no more than three years prior to the date the AACOMAS application is submitted) • a letter of recommendation from the pre-professional commit- tee, or if such a committee does not exist, three letters of evaluation (two from science professors and one from a non-science professor) are necessary (If the applicant has been out of school for at least two years, and his or her professors are no longer available, the applicant should contact a Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine admissions counselor.) • a letter of recommendation from a physician The AACOMAS application process may take four to six weeks. Secondary Application Process Nova Southeastern University requires the completion of a secondary application. Upon receipt of the AACOMAS application, NSU-KPCOM will forward an online secondary application to the student. The college receives more than 5,000 secondary applications per year. Listed below are the necessary steps to complete the secondary application process. The applicant should submit the following materials to Nova Southeastern University no later than March 1: • a completed secondary application • a nonrefundable application fee of $50 Interview Process and Selection Factors A personal interview is a part of the admission process. However, being interviewed is not a guarantee of admission. Upon comple- tion of the applicant’s file, a review will be made to determine if the candidate will be granted an interview. Not all applicants will be granted an interview, and only those applicants whose files are complete will be considered. The Office of Admissions will notify selected candidates for interviews. The Committee on Admissions recommends applicants to the dean based on demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, compassion, and commitment to the osteopathic medical profession. Notice of Acceptance Notice of acceptance will be on a rolling or periodic schedule. Early completion of the application process is in the best interest of the applicant because of the limited number of spaces available in each class. After acceptance, final and official documents and requirements must be sent to Nova Southeastern University Enrollment Processing Services Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions 3301 College Avenue, P.O. Box 299000 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33329-9905 Transcripts can be sent electronically from the originating college/university to the following address: electronictranscripts@nova.edu .