The application cycle for admission to the Fall 2025 cohort will open January 1, 2025.
For this year, the deadline has been extended to April 2nd due to the Easter weekend.
Applications for OMPP open on January 1 each year for the next cohort. All application material must be received by the last business day in March of the first year of freshmen enrollment at NMSU. Students with transfer credits or dual credits will be considered on a case-by-case basis and should contact the NMSU OMPP Representative for guidance.
To apply:
- Complete OMPP Supplemental Application
- Respond to the Personal Statement prompt:
- “Why you wish to pursue a career in osteopathic medicine” not to exceed 5000 characters (with spaces)
- Provide two Letters of Recommendation:
- Letters should be authored by an academic advisor, science professor, employment supervisor, high school teacher, or volunteer supervisor
- All letters must be submitted on official letterhead (when available) directly to the NMSU OMPP Representative from the referees on the applicant’s behalf
- Letters should be authored by an academic advisor, science professor, employment supervisor, high school teacher, or volunteer supervisor
- If invited, participate in an interview
Submit your completed application packet (as one complete packet) to NMSU. All packets must be received or postmarked by 5:00pm MST on the last business day of March. All packets must be mailed or delivered to NMSU.