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College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Our students are resilient, innovative, and well prepared for an exciting and rewarding future in health care.

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2023 – Postgraduate Residency Placement

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) see patients, prescribe medications, perform surgeries, and deliver babies in hospitals, medical centers, and offices across the United States and overseas. Whether they are primary care providers or specialists, DOs use all the standard tools of modern medicine, but also have additional therapeutic modalities with which to care for their patients. Our students thrive in a culture of patient-focused care because they practice on a foundation of professionalism, benevolence, and respect. They understand that while they practice the art of medicine with their heads, they must never forget to use their hearts.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – California and Oregon (DO)

We inspire, in a humanistic tradition, technically competent, culturally sensitive, professional and compassionate physicians who become lifelong learners.

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Message from the Acting Dean

We, at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) and COMP-Northwest, remain committed to ushering in a new generation of osteopathic physicians who serve their patients with purpose, passion, and proficiency. The faculty and staff at both campuses inspire a shared vision of a student-centered, inter-professional approach to learning with a meaningful emphasis on humanistic health care. We strive to model the way forward for our students and alumni by being leaders in our profession, our communities, and in the realm of academia. Today’s advanced technology and the ever-growing body of medical knowledge continue to move COMP and COMP-Northwest into a new era of medicine. A vigorous desire to heal, combined with their strong medical education, makes our students stand apart from the rest.

David Connett, DO, FACOFP, dist.
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About the College

At the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) and COMP-Northwest, we focus on one program, the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. This means we are 100% dedicated to helping you fulfill your calling to become the doctor you are meant to be. Each student journey is slightly different, because each student is different – yet our graduates obtain the same outcome beyond the DO title: Rooted in Humanism, you will find your authentic self – a place to heal with your head and your heart.
Learn about the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) and COMP-Northwest

What is a D.O.?

  • Stephanie White, DO
  • Mandilin Hudson, DO
  • Rebecca Giusti, DO
  • Gilbert Hernandez, OMM Fellow
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    National Recognition

    WesternU COMP is ranked in US News & World Report’s 2023 Best Medical Schools for:

    • Best Medical Schools: Research
    • Most Diverse Medical Schools
    • Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas
    • Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care Fields (#5)
    • Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas
    • Best Medical Schools: Primary Care

    Why is this important?

    WesternU is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News & World Report on an annual basis. WesternU’s COMP and COMP-Northwest is recognized among the best 123 Medical Schools surveyed in the United States. This national recognition speaks to WesternU’s indicators of excellence that ultimately lead to student success.

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    Sarkaria Family Patient Simulation Suite

    The Sarkaria Family Patient Simulation Suite is a 6,000 square foot innovative learning space with state-of-the-art equipment that provides WesternU students with the highest quality medical simulation experiences.
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    Student, Faculty and Alumni Spotlight

    Many of our students, faculty, staff and alumni form connections and bonds that last a lifetime. Meet some of them here!
    Student, Faculty and Alumni Spotlight
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    Student Spotlight
    Sonar Sidhu, DO2026
    Student DO of the Month

    “Sonam has been crafting the most cohesive OMM guide for us since first year and sharing it with our class. Literally everyone is using it and relying on it – quite possibly more than any other resource. Without her efforts our class would not find it so easy to study and prepare for OMM and I think I speak for everyone when I say we are indebted to her efforts!” “Sonam is incredible in every way: as a student, a friend, a team member, and a leader. She brings a level of creativity to tackling school that I am always in awe of.

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    Faculty Spotlight
    Joachim (Joe) Brown, DO

    Dr. Joe Brown was honored as the recipient of this year’s Golden Apple Award, which is given to a faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding humanistic teaching during the preclinical years. Dr. Brown was selected for this award for going above and beyond in mentoring students. He always simplified incredibly difficult topics while creating real, lasting connections with students even in an online environment. In his role assisting students in sharpening their clinical skills…

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    Alumni Spotlight
    Remembering Anita Kay Kalousek, DO ’89

    It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our esteemed colleague and revered friend, Anita Kay Kalousek, DO, MS, AAHIVE, FACOFP. Dr Kalousek began her relationship with The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) as a student in the Class of ’89. Her dedication and leadership provided invaluable contributions to institution from the role of Family Physician to Professor of Family Medicine, Dean of the Office of Academic Affairs, and Department Chair of Family Medicine…

    Second-year College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) student Azaria Lewis, MSMS ’19, serves as the president of the White Coats for Black Lives (WC4BL) WesternU Pomona Chapter. It is among her many leadership roles as a student. Photographed on the Pomona campus Oct. 7, 2020. (Jeff Malet, WesternU) Second-year College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) student Azaria Lewis, MSMS ’19, serves as the president of the White Coats for Black Lives (WC4BL) WesternU Pomona Chapter. It is among her many leadership roles as a student. Photographed on the Pomona campus Oct. 7, 2020.

    Commitment TO DIVERSITY

    We are focused on seamless integration of DEI consciousness in our curriculum, recruitment and successful admission of students from diverse groups, engagement and leadership development of students from diverse groups, recruitment and advancement of employees of diverse groups, active engagement in DEI research, development of funding sources for scholarships, recruitment and retention efforts, and celebrations of local, national and global diversity.
    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    Signature Programs

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    Give and Receive

    Help us continue to help our students succeed as medical providers dedicated to a scientific and humanistic approach to healing. We will all benefit by having healthier communities around us.
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    TAKE THE NEXT STEP

    Your journey to an exciting career in health care is just getting started. Please review the program admissions requirement or request more information and we’ll reach out to you. You may also consider scheduling a virtual advising appointment. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your goals!

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    WesternU Health is WesternU’s clinical teaching facility. We serve residents in the Pomona Valley, Palm Desert, West Los Angeles, and Portland, Oregon areas. Our WesternU Health doctors are dedicated to meeting the medical needs of our growing and diverse local populations. We offer language assistance for non-English speakers and make every effort to communicate effectively with all people whom we serve. Services include: Eye Care, Dental Care, Foot & Ankle Health Care, Limb Preservation Care, Primary Medical Care, Pharmacy, Travel Health Care, and Medical Specialty Care.

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    WesternU celebrates more than 900 graduates at five Commencement ceremonies

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