http://medicine.nova.edu/

(visited BYU on Sept 10th, 2009)

Fort Lauderdale, FL                

Est. 1979

Part of a much broader Nova Southeastern University (30,000 students)

Total Students In Medical College:  925

Accepted this year: 239

2008 BYU stats

Applied: 33 students

Accepted: 5 students

Matriculated: 2 students

Requirements for applicants

GPA: 3.0

MCAT: 23

Letters:  one Physician letter, and one letter from the pre-professional committee OR two from science professors and one from a liberal arts professor.

"The committee on admissions recommends applicants to the Dean on the basis of demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, compassion and commitment to the osteopathic medical profession." (Osteopathic Medical College Information Book, 47)

Tuition (Health Insurance not included)

Resident:  $29,030

Non-Resident: $35,545

Estimated room, board and living:  $25,237

Average 2007 graduate indebtedness: $165,000

What's Special About NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine?

"The Health Professions Division is unique in that it has been developed as an interdisciplinary educational center from its inception.  The division was founded on the concept that the interdisciplinary approach to education is beneficial to students of all professions and that by preparing students to work effectively with health care providers from different fields, barriers are broken and patient care is enhanced."

"A notable aspect of our clinical training program is a three0month clinical rotation at a rural setting where many residents have little access to health care.  You will learn to treat various cultural and ethnic groups whose lifestyles and attitudes toward health care differ from those you will see in more traditional training sites.  It is an enriching educational experience."  (Osteopathic Medical College Information Book, 46)

Combined Degrees

DO/MPH - www.nova.edu/ph

DO/MBA - www.huizenga.nova.edu/

DO/DMD

Financial Aid

Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 91%

Scholarships: Yes

Average scholarship/grant: $30,000

Research:  Yes

Find out more at:  http://medicine.nova.edu/

-This information was obtained from the Osteopathic Medical College Information Book and the BYU pre-health advisement center.

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