Pre-Accreditation Element 9.1.2 - Admission Policy

Sep 29, 2026

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Pre-Accreditation Element 9.1.2 sets the admission policy for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program at Xavier University College of Osteopathic Medicine (XUCOM). It standardizes and publishes technical standards requirements for prospective applicants and describes procedures ensuring students can complete the curriculum and practice osteopathic medicine effectively. The policy defines expectations for observation, communication, and other core abilities, emphasizing patient safety, effective learning in clinical settings, and compliance with admission eligibility requirements.

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CategoryHealthcare

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Reading Time15 min

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Policy

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Technical Standards Requirements

Observation

Communication

Pre-Accreditation Element 9.1.2: Admission Policy XAVIER UNIVERSITY College of Osteopathic Medicine Technical Standards Policy Effective: September 1, 2025 Last Revision: (Date) Next Review: June 30, 2026 Responsible College Officer: Senior Associate Dean, Academic Affairs Scope: COM Administration Distribution List: XUCOM; Webpage A. PURPOSE To standardize and make transparent the technical standards requirements for admissions to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program at XUCOM. B. POLICY Element 9.1 of the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) New and Developing Accreditation Standards (effective September 26, 2023; edited October 1, 2024) requires that a COM establish and publish, to the public, admission requirements for potential applicants to the osteopathic medical education program and must use effective policies and procedures for osteopathic medical student selection for admission and enrollment, including demonstration of technical standards for admissions. C. DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATIONS COCA / Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation HVLA / High-Velocity Low-Amplitude XU / Xavier University XUCOM / Xavier University College of Osteopathic Medicine D. PROCEDURE / PROTOCOL XUCOM has technical standards that are necessary to successfully complete the curriculum and to practice to the full extent of osteopathic medicine that an unlimited license provides. Students must be able to function in a variety of learning and clinical settings, and to quickly, accurately, and consistently learn and process data. Osteopathic physicians utilize palpation (clinically appropriate touching) as a component of the physical examination and as a treatment modality. As part of the educational process, XUCOM students must be able to tolerate being palpated, examined, and receive osteopathic manipulation by members of all genders, and to palpate, examine, and provide osteopathic manipulation to others (of all genders) in order to acquire the full scope of osteopathic skills necessary to provide patient care. This palpation is performed in a professional and appropriate manner. Acquiring the skills to palpate and examine patients requires a student to examine partially disrobed patients of all genders and is mandatory for successful completion of the curriculum at XUCOM. Students are required to participate fully as both the examiner and Pre-Accreditation Element 9.1.2: Admission Policy examinee in various clinical laboratory experiences. In Clinical Skills and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine laboratory experiences, as well as other clinical laboratories where physical examination skills are practiced, students are required to participate in the examination of fellow students (of all genders) who may be partially disrobed. In order to be able to gain appropriate clinical exposure to the regions being examined and areas where osteopathic manipulative techniques are to be performed, students need to wear appropriate attire and will be expected to partially disrobe for certain laboratory experiences. Details can be found in appropriate course syllabi. Additionally, XUCOM utilizes cadavers in the gross anatomy laboratory. As such, XUCOM students must be able to tolerate working with and touching cadavers. Pregnant patients should discuss the need for appropriate respirators and gloves with the Anatomy Course Director and XU’s Office of Accessibility and Disability Resources. XUCOM students also participate in ultrasound labs and, as such, will be required to perform ultrasound examinations of fellow students (of all genders) who may be partially disrobed. These are requirements for all students, regardless of cultural or religious beliefs, except where required by law. Students who have any concern regarding these requirements should discuss them with the COM’s Office of Medical Student Services (student affairs) prior to applying for admission. XUCOM i

FAQs

What is the purpose of Pre-Accreditation Element 9.1.2 admission policy?

It standardizes and makes transparent the technical standards requirements for admission to the DO program at XUCOM, including published admission requirements and selection procedures.

What do applicants need to do regarding technical standards?

Applicants who do not meet the Technical Standards Requirements should not apply to XUCOM.

Which technical standard areas are listed in the document?

The requirements are presented as requisite abilities and skills in five areas, including Observation and Communication.

Sep 29, 2026

Uploaded by Hazel