Year One
Meet with prehealth advisor to discuss overall premedical curriculum
Begin prerequisite coursework - this typically begins with the Biology and/or the Inorganic Chemistry sequence
Become involved in prehealth organizations and extracurricular activities on campus. Some campuses offer Pre-Student Osteopathic Medical Association activities.
Begin seeking an osteopathic physician to learn more about the profession.
Gain clinical experience in health fields through shadowing, volunteer, employment (i.e. CNA, EMT), and internship opportunities - keep records of your experiences

Year Two
Meet with prehealth advisor to discuss current coursework, activities, and to begin thinking about preparations for the MCAT exam
Continue prerequisite coursework
Continue to gain clinical experience
Focus on building relationships with professors, advisors, and medical professionals - they are future sources for evaluations
Attend Health Professions fairs in your area to learn more about schools of interest
Stay involved in prehealth organizations and get involved in community service - look for leadership opportunities
Continue to keep records of experiences
Begin planning to meet and shadow an osteopathic physician this year or early next year

Year Three - Fall
Consult with prehealth advisor regarding letters of evaluation (inquire about the availability of a prehealth committee)
Continue prerequisite coursework
Continue to gain clinical experience
Explore available research opportunities
Stay involved in prehealth organizations, volunteer experiences, and extracurricular activities
Begin serious preparation for the MCAT exam (offered in April and August each year)
Set aside time to work on personal statement - revisit and rework statement over a period of time

Year Three - Spring
Meet with prehealth advisor to review the details of your application
Contact those who will be writing evaluations for you - give them plenty of time to write a quality letter
Research medical schools that are of interest to you - contact each school to inquire about their specific admissions criteria and, if possible, schedule a time to visit campus
Continue prerequisite coursework
Continue to gain clinical experience and stay involved in prehealth activities
Take MCAT exam
Start the AACOMAS application process and arrange to have your transcripts sent

Year Three - Summer
Apply to AACOMAS as early as possible - applications can be submitted in June for the fall of the following year
Submit the online secondary application after completing the AACOMAS application
Periodically contact each school to verify your application status

Year Four
Meet with prehealth advisor to prepare for upcoming interviews - if possible, complete a mock interview
Review online prehealth forums for current and past feedback on your schools of interest
Complete prerequisite coursework - if possible, enroll in upper-level science courses such as Biochemistry and Gross Anatomy
Continue to gain additional clinical and/or research experience
Stay involved in prehealth organizations and volunteer activities
Periodically contact each school to verify your application status
Share news of upcoming interviews and acceptances with those who helped along the way - prehealth advisors, professors, physicians, family, and friends