Medical Doctor-Doctor of Osteopathy
Information for Missouri State Students
There is no such thing as a "Pre-med Major". Students interested in osteopathic medicine should choose a major in a field they enjoy and would be willing to use as an alternate career path if plans to attend osteopathic medical school do not work out. This major should include some of the prerequisites required by osteopathic medical schools; other prerequisites may be taken as part of a minor or as electives. Although it is not required, many students choose to major in a science area. Listed below are links to departments and colleges which may be of interest. You may also want to read the Premedical Student Handbook (A few hard copies are available at the Advisement Center in University College Hall)
For information on how you can prepare for osteopathic medical school, contact a Premedical advisor within the department of your interest. If you do decide to meet with an advisor on this topic, please prepare for your appointment.
Missouri State Biology Department --Includes the department's seminar schedule, along with general departmental information, local links, and biology career related links.
Missouri State Department of Biomedical Sciences--A comprehensive site with information on majors/minors, course descriptions, career information, professional associations, etc.
Missouri State Chemistry Department --Provides an introduction to the department, faculty & staff, programs, courses and other local & general interest links.
Missouri State College of Health and Human Services --Links to descriptions of Missouri State programs in communication sciences & disorders, dietetics, clinical laboratory sciences (formerly medical technology), sports medicine and athletic training, gerontology, nursing, psychology, nurse anesthesia, and others.
Missouri State College of Natural and Applied Sciences --From this page, you may link to general information about the college; departmental information for agriculture, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics & astronomy, and others; and the home pages of faculty, staff & students within the college.
Missouri State Pre-Medical Society --Meeting times, pre-med committee process, medical links.
Missouri State Student Society of Cell & Molecular Biology --On-line newsletter, upcoming events, officers & society information, on-line resumes, and links of interest.
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Pediatrics--An organization committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Includes information on publications, membership, professional education, research, and advocacy.
American Academy of Family Physicians --Provides information on membership, back issues of the American Family Physician with a search function, placement for primary care physicians, and more.
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine --History and overview of U. S. osteopathic medicine, AACOMAS applications, links to all 22 colleges, publications, and "What Pre-Health Students Need to Know About Financing Their Education."
AACOMAAS Application Service--Centralized application service for students applying to accredited osteopathic medical schools.
Medical Information Sites
Center for Disease Control--Promotes health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Includes links to 11 centers, institutes, & offices; provides information on travelers' health, publications, software & products, data & statistics, training & employment, and funding.
MCAT Information
MCAT Website--Includes registration information about the exam, practice tests, etc.
Kaplan Review --Information on a variety of standardized tests. Will occasionally have downloadable practice tests available.
Missouri Osteopathic School Information
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine --Kirksville, MO.
The University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine --Kansas City, MO.
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