PCOM DO Admissions (Fall 2027)

Quick facts

• School/program: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (official DO requirements).
• Cycle: Summer 2027 entry, represented here as Fall 2027 entry.
• Application: AACOMAS, transcripts, letters, MCAT, and PCOM location application fee.
• Campuses: Philadelphia, PCOM Georgia, and PCOM South Georgia use location-specific applications.
• Interview: qualified applicants may choose virtual or on-campus interviews (official interview section).

Admission requirements

PCOM requires a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with limited consideration for exceptional three-year undergraduate work. Required coursework includes biology (8 semester hours including 2 laboratory hours), physics (8 including 2 laboratory hours), chemistry (16 including 4 laboratory hours, including organic chemistry and at least 3 hours of biochemistry), and English composition/literature (6 hours). AP or IB coursework must appear on the college transcript; CLEP is not accepted.

For 2027 admission, PCOM accepts MCAT exams from January 2024 onward and publishes no minimum MCAT or GPA requirement. It requires U.S. citizenship or permanent-resident status, at least three recommendation letters, official MCAT reporting, and the required location-specific fee. The page describes a holistic review that also considers clinical exposure, research, leadership, service, motivation, and letters (PCOM requirements).

Important dates

• May 2026: AACOMAS submissions for summer 2027 entry begin.
• February 1, 2027: full AACOMAS application must be e-submitted and complete.
• February 28, 2027: AACOMAS verification deadline for consideration.
• March 1, 2027: PCOM application fee and required materials due for review.
• April 15, 2027: accepted candidates’ $500 deposit deadline.
• Summer through spring: interviews are offered on a rolling basis. Confirm the location-specific portal instructions before applying (PCOM 2027 timeline).

How selection works

PCOM reviews completed location-specific applications through its Faculty Committee on Admissions. The school describes a holistic process that considers academic preparation, MCAT, letters, autobiographical statements, clinical and research experience, leadership, community involvement, and motivation. Selected applicants receive an interview invitation; interviewed candidates are usually notified within four to six weeks. PCOM evaluates each selected campus application through that location’s committee (PCOM application process).

Interview details

Confirmed

PCOM requires a formal interview for admission consideration. Qualified DO applicants may choose a virtual or on-campus interview, and interviews begin in the summer term and continue through the spring term on a rolling basis (PCOM interview information).

Not published

The current source does not publish station count, duration, interviewer assignment, scoring rubric, question list, or a fixed 2027 interview calendar. Philadelphia, Georgia, and South Georgia may provide location-specific instructions after invitation.

Who this program may suit

PCOM’s published process may suit applicants who want an osteopathic medical program with several campus options and who can show academic preparation alongside clinical exposure, service, research, leadership, and a clear motivation for medicine (PCOM DO program). This is preparation guidance, not an admission prediction.

Practice and next step

Original Videoath practice: Record a timed response to the linked ethical-reasoning prompt, focusing on how you explain a fair decision, acknowledge affected people, and choose a practical next step. Review one weakness in the recording, adjust the response, record it again, and compare the two attempts. This is portable practice for a PCOM interview, not school-authentic content.

Frequently asked questions

Does PCOM require a minimum GPA or MCAT?

PCOM states that the DO program has no minimum GPA or MCAT requirement, although it publishes median entering-class science GPAs and describes MCAT competitiveness.

Which application service does PCOM use?

AACOMAS is required.

Can I apply to more than one PCOM location?

Yes. Philadelphia, PCOM Georgia, and PCOM South Georgia require location-specific application choices and fees.

Are PCOM interviews virtual?

PCOM offers a choice of virtual or on-campus interviews when an applicant is invited.

What interview stations are published?

The current source does not publish station count, timing, scoring, or questions.

Sources

• PCOM Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine application requirements — requirements, 2027 dates, locations, holistic review, interview options, and decisions; checked 2026-08-08.
• Method: current first-party PCOM source only; invitation-specific details remain open.