COMP Campuses

The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - Northwest Campus (COMP-Northwest), located in Lebanon, Oregon, is a regional campus of Western University of Health Sciences dedicated to addressing the physician shortage in the Pacific Northwest. This campus offers a supportive learning environment with a focus on rural and underserved healthcare needs.

The flagship program at COMP-Northwest is the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), designed to train compassionate and skilled physicians through a curriculum that blends biomedical sciences with clinical practice. Students receive specialized training in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), a hands-on approach to diagnosing and treating patients, which sets osteopathic medicine apart from other medical disciplines.

The campus emphasizes community-based education, with clinical rotations in rural hospitals and clinics throughout Oregon and surrounding states. This hands-on experience prepares students to address the unique challenges of healthcare delivery in less populated areas.

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)
• Rural Medicine Training
• Community-Based Clinical Rotations

COMP-Northwest features modern facilities, including advanced simulation labs and learning spaces, to support student education and research. The campus fosters a close-knit community, encouraging collaboration among students, faculty, and local healthcare providers. Its mission is to produce physicians who are not only clinically competent but also deeply committed to improving health outcomes in rural and underserved regions. Graduates are equipped to enter residencies and practice in primary care, emergency medicine, and other critical areas of need in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) at the Pomona Campus of Western University of Health Sciences offers a comprehensive curriculum focused on training future osteopathic physicians. As the founding college of the university, it emphasizes a patient-centered approach to healthcare, integrating holistic principles with modern medical practices.

The primary program offered is the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), which prepares students for a wide range of medical specialties through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on clinical training. The curriculum includes foundational sciences such as anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry, alongside clinical skills development in areas like osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), a distinctive feature of osteopathic education that focuses on hands-on diagnosis and treatment.

In addition to the DO program, the campus supports various dual-degree options and interdisciplinary learning opportunities in collaboration with other colleges at Western University. Students engage in clinical rotations at affiliated hospitals and clinics, gaining real-world experience in diverse medical settings.

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)
• Dual-Degree Programs (e.g., DO/MBA, DO/MPH)
• Clinical Rotations and Residency Preparation

The Pomona Campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including simulation labs and research centers, fostering an environment of innovation and discovery. The college is committed to addressing healthcare disparities by training physicians who serve underserved communities, aligning with its mission of compassionate care. Graduates are well-prepared to pursue residencies and careers in primary care, surgery, and other specialties, contributing to the advancement of healthcare both locally and globally.