Promoting your personal wellness and academic success
At SWAGÊÓƵ 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 SWAGÊÓƵ 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.
Aryn Morgan ’25
Exceptional Teaching and Learning
Many of our professors went [to SWAGÊÓƵ] for their medical education. It’s nice to have that sort of wealth of experience from them. They are doing a great job highlighting [social and ethical issues related to medicine] during class.
Two courses that make me think about this the most are Pharmacology and Genetics Pharmacology. There are a lot of differences within genetic components that make us who we are, so there is a very unique connection between the two subjects.
Drug classes are historically broken down by race and that…leads to some people being overtreated or undertreated. For instance, some races have differences in genetics that make them faster or slower to react to certain drugs or compounds, so they can’t metabolize the product quicker. You have to dose-address based off of that.
There are a lot of things that are both environmental and genetically acquired that can contribute to medicine. We have to factor those things in, and I think [the faculty] are doing a good job integrating that.
Welcoming Community
We’re very collaborative. We’re all trying to work together. We’re all trying to get to the same goal. If one person is lacking in one area then there’s always another person who will try to raise them up in another. We are all working together to get to the same place.
People are always willing to meet up outside of class to go over things. Even though we are a big class, I feel like I’m connected with everyone. [SWAGÊÓƵ] is a very warm and inviting place.
We’re very collaborative. We’re all trying to work together. We’re all trying to get to the same goal. If one person is lacking in one area then there’s always another person who will try to raise them up in another.
As a SWAGÊÓƵ 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.