[UCM LIST: Healthprofadvising-l] VIRTUAL INFO SESSION: Noorda College of Medicine - May 19th

Tue May 5 06:00:00 PDT 2026

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine<https://www.noorda.edu/>

VIRTUAL INFO SESSION: General Information & Student Ambassador Q&A Panel

Tuesday, May 19 from 3:00 – 4:00pm CT

CHECK TIME ZONE

REGISTER HERE: https://noordacom-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/D_kjOULhQQyyCDER8tPuqg<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnoordacom-org.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FD_kjOULhQQyyCDER8tPuqg&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1778207400000000&usg=AOvVaw0wuA1FwN2G5QGamB3WdJb8>

Are you ready to learn more about Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine<https://www.noorda.edu/>? Join us for a virtual Information Session led by our admissions team, where we’ll cover the key topics on curriculum, student life, clinical rotations, and admissions requirements. The meeting will conclude with a Q&A session led by our Student Ambassadors.

MISSION

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine<https://www.noorda.edu/> aims to empower students with the essential personal and professional skills needed to become competent, confident, and compassionate osteopathic physicians dedicated to meeting the healthcare challenges of their communities.

VISION

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine<https://www.noorda.edu/>’s vision is to become a leader in osteopathic medical education through innovative, progressive, and effective curricular offerings. We hope to instill values that embrace change, foster cultural awareness, diversity and ethical leadership, and inspire a servant’s heart towards caring for all people including the underserved.

GENERAL INFO (AI generated)

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Noorda-COM) in Utah typically enrolls a diverse, large class (over 190 in recent cohorts) with a preference for applicants with a minimum \(3.0\) GPA and \(500\) MCAT. Accepted students often have an average 3.47 GPA and 503 MCAT, featuring a mix of about 42% female/58% male students, with18% from underrepresented minorities and many with ties to Utah.

Class Size: The 2023 cohort welcomed over 190 students, marking it as one of the largest in Utah's history.

Academic Stats: Typical accepted students have a mean GPA of \(3.47\) and an average MCAT of \(503\). Minimum requirements include a \(3.0\) GPA/science GPA and a preferred \(500\) MCAT, with scores below \(494\) not considered.

Demographics & Diversity:

•        Gender: Approx. 42% Female, 58% Male.

•        Race/Ethnicity: 55.6% White, 20.1% Asian, 10.1% Hispanic/Latino, 4.1% Black/African American, and 5.9% Multiple Races.

•        Background: 35% are first-generation college students.

Student Experience: The class includes a strong contingent with local ties, with 67 students from Utah and 56 graduating from Utah institutions in the 2023 class.

Experience & Education: The student body includes many with master’s degrees and former student-athletes, with a diverse range of 52 languages spoken.

Residency Match: In their inaugural year, Noorda-COM achieved a 92% initial match rate and 99% overall placement rate.

Specialties: A significant percentage of graduates (52% in 2025) match into primary care specialties.

SAMPLE REFERENCES

  *   Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine – General Information<https://www.noordacom.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/COM-General-Information.pdf>
  *   Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine – Admissions Booklet<https://www.noordacom.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-2024-Catalog-Admissions.pdf>
  *   Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine – Program of Study<https://www.noordacom.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Program-of-Study.pdf>

CONTACT

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine<https://www.noorda.edu/>

2162 S 180 E, Provo, UT 84606

info at noorda.edu<mailto:info at noorda.edu>

385-378-5201<tel://385-378-5201>
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