Affiliations and Partnerships

Below you will find information regarding our Pre-Health Affiliations and Partnerships including a table displaying the types of programs, how and when to apply, and the requirements for progression for each program. If you have additional questions, please contact the Office of Pre-Health Programs at healthadvising@rowan.edu.

Medical School Partnerships

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, NJ (3+4 Accelerated Program)
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, NJ (3+4 Accelerated Program)
A.T. Still College of Osteopathic Medicine, MO
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA

Dental School Partnership

New Jersey Dental School, NJ

Optometry School Partnership

Salus University, PA

Veterinary School Partnership

Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University, NJ (3+4 Accelerated Pathway Program)

Below you will find further information regarding each program including duration, application guidance, and requirements for progression. Please visit our additional page for information regarding our accelerated Medical School Programs including FAQs.

External partners looking to establish new agreements can email healthadvising@rowan.edu to initiate.

Medical School Partnerships

Medical School	Type of Partner Program	Duration*	Application Guidelines	Requirements for consideration and progression
A.T. Still College of Osteopathic Medicine, MO	Early Application (MCAT waived)	4+4	When and how to apply? Current Rowan University students may apply HERE between May 15th - July 15th after your freshman year (successful completion of 30-45 credits required) if you have met the GPA and experiential requirements. Applicants, if invited to move forward, must complete a successful preliminary interview with the Rowan Office of Pre-Health Not open to transfer students as academic prerequisites must be completed at Rowan University.	3.4 GPA (overall & science) B or higher in academic prerequisites Record of clinical and community engagement experience Submission of early application by June 1st after your sophomore year to A.T. Still Successful application and interview with medical school selection committee
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU), NJ	Guaranteed seat	3+4	When and how to apply? High school seniors may apply before December 1st when applying to Rowan University Apply through CommonApp - select an associated major. See this page for more details. Successful interview with the CMSRU Medical Admissions Committee	3.6 GPA (College of Science & Mathematics majors); 3.4 GPA Biomedical Engineering Majors B or higher in academic prerequisites Acceptable MCAT score - determined by CMSRU Admissions Committee Record of clinical and community engagement
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA	Guaranteed interview	4+4	When and how to apply? Current Rowan University students may apply HERE between May 15th - July 15th after your freshman year (successful completion of 30-45 credits required) if you have met the GPA and experiential requirements. Applicants, if invited to move forward, must complete a successful preliminary interview with the Rowan Office of Pre-Health Not open to transfer students as academic prerequisites must be completed at Rowan University.	3.5 GPA (overall & science) Record of clinical and community engagement experience 504 MCAT with 126 or higher in each section; taken no later than September of senior year
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, NJ	Reserved seat	3+4	When and how to apply? High school seniors may apply before December 1st when applying to Rowan University Apply through CommonApp - select an associated major. See this page for more details. Successful interview with the RowanSOM Medical Admissions Committee	3.6 GPA (College of Science & Mathematics majors); 3.4 GPA Biomedical Engineering Majors B or higher in academic prerequisites Acceptable MCAT score - determined by CMSRU Admissions Committee Record of clinical and community engagement

*Duration: Number of undergraduate years at Rowan University + number of years of professional school training

Additional Professional School Partnerships

Medical School	Type of Partner Program	Duration*	Application Guidelines	Requirements for consideration and progression
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Dentistry (DMD)	Early Application	3+4	When and how to apply? Current Rowan University students may apply HERE between May 15th - July 15th after completion of fourth undergraduate semester (60-75 credits) Applicants, if invited to move forward, must complete a successful preliminary interview with the Rowan Office of Pre-Health Not open to transfer students as academic prerequisites must be completed at Rowan University.
Salus University, Optometry (OD)	Guaranteed interview	3+4	When and how to apply? Current Rowan University students may apply HERE between May 15th - July 15th after your freshman year (successful completion of 30-45 credits required) if you have met the GPA requirements. Applicants, if invited to move forward, must complete a successful preliminary interview with the Rowan Office of Pre-Health Not open to transfer students as academic prerequisites must be completed at Rowan University.	3.5 GPA (overall) Acceptable score on the OAT (assessed by Salus admissions committee) Professional observation or working directly with an optometrist Completion of OptomCAS Application to Salus University and acceptable interview with Salus Admissions Committee
Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University, NJ	Guaranteed seat	3+4	Application and Progression Requirements See the Accelerated Pathway Program website for all application and program details

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