Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine Secondary Essay Prompts

Secondary Deadline: March 15, 2025
Secondary Fee: $50
FAP Waiver: Yes
CASPer Required: No
Screens Applications: Yes
Accepts Application Updates:

Mission

The mission of Baptist Health Sciences University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (BUCOM) is to provide an exemplary model of education that prepares physicians who integrate the art and science of healing with their faith, calling, and pursuit of excellence.

BUCOM will prepare future physicians and scientists who are committed to improving the health of the diverse populations in the Mid-South region of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi with a special emphasis on primary care in underserved urban and rural areas. To advance this mission, BUCOM will develop clinically skilled, compassionate, and culturally competent physicians from diverse backgrounds who are grounded in osteopathic philosophy and practices, and who are ready to meet future health care workforce needs. BUCOM will advance research, innovation, and discovery to improve health, and solve current and future medical challenges.

Vision

The Vision of BUCOM is to be distinguished regionally, nationally, and globally for excellence and innovation in osteopathic medical health education, which prepares graduates to transform health care through exceptional patient-centered care. 

Values 

BUCOM shares the values of our larger learning community at Baptist Health Sciences University such as integrity, professionalism, continuous improvement, and service as an expression of our Christian values. We foster a Christian environment where servant leadership is modeled in all aspects of learning, teaching, service, and business.