Protocol

Applicants aspiring to become osteopathic physicians (D.O.) are expected to act professionally in their interactions with the AACOMAS (American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service) and with each college of osteopathic medicine. Responsibility, respect, good judgment and cooperation are qualities valued by the osteopathic medical profession, and it is expected that applicants will demonstrate these qualities throughout the application process.

1. Applicants are responsible for becoming familiar with admission requirements, following application procedures and meeting all deadlines at each school to which they apply
2. Applicants are responsible for the collection and timely submission of supplemental applications, letters of evaluation, transcripts and all applicable fees
3. Applicants are responsible for reporting and updating any changes in the initially submitted applications (e.g., address, telephone number, academic status, and state of residence)
4. Applicants are responsible for responding promptly, either to accept or to decline all interview invitations and offers of admission
5. Applicants who have made a final decision on the medical school they plan to attend have the obligation to promptly withdraw their applications from all other schools.