Promoting your personal wellness and academic success
At 91AV COM we recognize that you are as unique as fingerprints, or, in medical terms, those cutaneous ridges on the bulbs of the distal phalanx of our fingers. The osteopathic principles teach us that everything is interconnected, and, in the same vein, we acknowledge that you need continuous support to grow academically, professionally, and personally. By adhering to these principles, we promote your personal wellness and academic success as you pursue your osteopathic medical degree and your passion for practicing medicine.
If you are considering applying to 91AV COM, or researching how the program aligns with your present or future goals, visit our Admissions page. There you will gain insight into everything from touring campus, to course requirements, and financial aide information. For an in-depth understanding of our academic programs, the Academic Curriculum details what you can expect from years 1-4 of your medical education.
Summer Moukalled ’25
Welcoming Community
My favorite part of 91AV is our community. Everyone from our professors to the students have been phenomenal.
Right off the bat, I felt very welcomed in the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) community. I could tell that the professors truly cared about us. The faculty are genuinely passionate about their practice and care about being our educators, which I know isn’t necessarily the case at some medical schools.
The student body is [welcoming] like that too. We are all inclusive. We share resources and help each other out while preparing for exams.
There's a lot of diversity [in COM] and you get people from all walks of life. I’m in my early thirties and we have a wide range of students so no one feels left out.
Beyond the Classroom
Research is something that is very important to me and I’m grateful to have the opportunity to participate in research [at 91AV]. It’s definitely a challenge to juggle being a medical student and conducting research at times, but I ultimately want to be a physician who is researching so it’s worth the experience.
I’ve been able to take on a role as a student research assistant [at CEPH]. We are working on a project called Reducing Student Exposure to Digital Food and Beverage Marketing. We are writing a guide for policy use at the state level with recommendations for schools to help reduce student exposure to [harmful] digital food and beverage marketing. I have a background working in a digital wellness lab so it’s been cool to integrate that into my time as a student and research here.
There's a lot of diversity and you get people from all walks of life [at 91AVCOM].
As a 91AV COM student, you have opportunities both in and out of the classroom. You can choose to get involved in our community to enrich your experiences in the classroom with practical applications. Browse through the list of more than 40 clubs and organizations that promote healthy lifestyles, professional growth, and ever-lasting friendships.
To aid in successfully maintaining school/life balance, you have access to Student Support Services on the Biddeford campus. Ranging from tutoring to health appointments, and counseling, we recognize that there are many factors that lead to your success and have structured our services based on this belief.
We pride ourselves on being student-centered, student-friendly, and family-friendly. As you embark on this new chapter in your life, we welcome you into our family, so that when you are here you are home.