Rocky Vista University Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine Secondary Essay Prompts

Secondary Deadline: April 15, 2025
Secondary Fee: $60
FAP Waiver: Yes
CASPer Required: No
Screens Applications: Yes
Accepts Application Updates:

Mission

To educate and inspire students to become highly competent osteopathic physicians and lifelong learners prepared to meet the diverse healthcare needs of tomorrow through innovative education, relevant research, and compassionate service

Vision

• MCOM promotes the incorporation of traditional osteopathic principles and philosophy with an emphasis on wellness, holistic care, and the integration of structure and function in all of its educational efforts.
• MCOM promotes an educational model that provides an opportunity for success to its students and graduates by a) providing access to quality educators, clinicians, and researchers; b) the promotion of active learning by its students; and c) the encouragement of individual responsibility.
• MCOM encourages life-long learning through its emphasis on developing educational skills and competency in its students along with the promotion of problem solving skills and an appreciation for scientific inquiry.
• MCOM strives to graduate osteopathic physicians who are prepared to enter and succeed in all areas or disciplines of graduate medical education.
• MCOM promotes the advancement and distribution of medical knowledge through its support of research and scholarly activity by its faculty, staff, and students.
• MCOM strives to prepare physicians dedicated to improving access to quality, competent, and timely healthcare for all, with an emphasis on developing primary care physicians to improve medical access for at-risk and rural populations, provide public service and advance public health.
• MCOM strives to provide a curriculum and learning environment that will integrate a strong foundation of medical knowledge with the professional, cultural, and ethical traits desired in its students and graduates.
• MCOM strives for excellence in all its activities and is dedicated to being a leader in the osteopathic profession and in its community.

Values

RVU-MCOM adopts the RVU Core Values: Collegiality, Compassions, Diversity, Equity, Excellence, Inclusivity, Innovation, Integrity, and Service.