At Marian University, our vision is to provide an education that profoundly transforms lives, society, and the world. We welcome students of all faiths who seek an educational experience framed within the context of our Catholic and Franciscan values of dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship. The institution grew out of the dedication and vision of the Sisters of St. Francis. The university was founded in Oldenburg, Indiana in 1936 and moved to Indianapolis in 1937. On July 1, 2009, Marian College became Marian University. More than 2,500 full- and part-time students from the United States and eight other countries now attend Marian University.
Marian University is located in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana–one of America's largest and most vibrant metropolitan areas. Although only 10 minutes from downtown, the safe, beautiful campus is also perfect for people who enjoy peace and tranquility.
There is a projected overall national shortage of 160,000 physicians by 2020. Indiana remains one of the ten most physician-deficient states in the country, predicted to be short by 5,000 doctors. Also, there is a critical lack of primary-care physicians, with our nation needing forty percent more by 2020. By then, Indiana will be short 2,000 primary-care physicians.
“Over the past three years, Indiana University’s medical school has increased its class size to 330 from 280. Plans originally called for the class to grow by 40 more students, but cutbacks in state funds have forced the school to consider scaling back plans,” former Dean D. Craig Brater said. “We agonize every year that we have to say no to a number of students that we know will make good doctors. This means that there are going to be more opportunities for more of our kids to get into medical school.”
Based on a Comprehensive Survey (Site) Evaluation completed in February 2017, at its April 2017 meeting the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association, which is authorized to accredit colleges of osteopathic medicine by the U.S. Department of Education, granted ACCREDITATION to the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM).
No. you will submit your three letters of recommendation with your AACOMAS application: one from a pre-medical advisor or committee, one from a science faculty member, and one from a physician (DO or MD).
While MU-COM will accept a letter of recommendation from either a DO or MD physician, we strongly recommend that applicants spend time with an osteopathic physician to increase awareness of the osteopathic philosophy and practice. Submitting a letter from a DO is a way of demonstrating the applicant’s understanding of and commitment to the osteopathic medical profession.
The entering fall 2018 DO class had the following average quality metrics: total GPA average is 3.66, the science GPA is 3.59, and a MCAT of 504, which are all above the national average for entering DO students.
Keep in mind, while MCAT, GPA, and science GPA are important, MU-COM uses a holistic approach when reviewing applications. Personal characteristics, past accomplishments, how well your future goals align with MU-COM's mission, and other factors are also important in the application process.
Undergraduate coursework taken at a foreign institution must be evaluated for United States institution equivalence. Foreign coursework must be evaluated by any one of several services designated by AACOMAS for this purpose.
Applicants who will require either an F-1 or J-1 Visa must contact the Office of Admissions for requirements at the time of application. Information also is available at immigrationdirect.com/us-visas.
The requirements at a minimum will include official, first source transcripts from previous institutions attended; and scores from standardized tests as may be required by the educational institution such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), etc.
Most COMs will not accept transfer students from international schools.
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Marian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, age or disabilities in the selection
of administrative personnel, faculty and staff, and students.
*Placement rates are gathered from data collected from graduates within six months of graduation.
Students may make a complaint to the Indiana Commission of Higher Education.
Marian University is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana.
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