Promoting your personal wellness and academic success
At UNE 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 UNE 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.
Esra Omeroglu ’24
I chose to volunteer as an EMT to serve the medically-underserved individuals in my community. It enabled me to witness first-hand the extreme poverty that people are living in. The patients under the stressors of poverty are the ones most likely to get sick and least likely to get the treatment they need. We received calls from people who would otherwise not have sought medical care. It took a little getting used to when our homeless patients got anxious upon seeing “Current Address” on our reports. There were times when the house the patients were living in caused them bodily harm. One particular situation stands out to me. It was of a child who was living in a building owned by a neglectful landlord. The ceiling fell on him, breaking his arm. Sadly, stories like this are all too common.
Working as a Medical Scribe at a level-1 trauma and stroke center, caring for the medically underserved members of the surrounding community, continued to show me the plight of the poor. A patient coming in for a scheduled visit with an open wound, who recently underwent an I&D of an abscess, had some special needs that the doctor was able to address. The patient and her daughter were living in a nearby homeless shelter. She could ill-afford the supplies she needed for wound management. The surgeon, seeing her anguish, filled a bag with supplies for her from his own stock. He even special ordered supplies and had her follow up with him regularly for care. The surgeon reduced the patient’s chances of infection not only by the cleaning of her wound but by treating the whole patient, having relieved her of her anxiety. This is the type of physician I want to be, and they are one of the many types of populations I want to serve. As a medical student of UNE COM, I am confident that I can become a physician of this caliber.
As a medical student of UNE COM, I am confident that I can become a physician of [high] caliber.
As a UNE 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.