Promoting your personal wellness and academic success
At É«ÏãÊÓƵ 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 É«ÏãÊÓƵ 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.
Hillary Bui ’22
I am a first generation Vietnamese American and I grew up in Portsmouth, N.H. Growing up, my parents had a huge impact on my decision to pursue medicine. They worked extremely hard to build a life in America and to send my siblings and I off to college. I was able to attend Simmons University in Boston, where I majored in Biochemistry. During college, I was lucky enough to work as a research intern at Harvard Medical School studying epigenetics and RNAi. I was also a part of the local hip hop team for the Colleges of the Fenway. After college, I took a year off to work as a medical scribe at Scribe America and as a medical assistant at Seacoast Dermatology. Throughout my experiences, my parents were there supporting my dreams every step of the way.
Getting accepted to É«ÏãÊÓƵ COM was extremely exciting for me — however — around the same time I was accepted, my father was diagnosed with prostate and bladder cancer. My father was the type to avoid going to the doctor until absolutely necessary. Unfortunately, the cancer had progressed to a point in which he required major surgery to remove both his prostate and bladder. My father's diagnosis and slow recovery was the final push in my decision to come to É«ÏãÊÓƵCOM. By becoming an osteopathic physician, I hope to educate and serve minority populations and increase the awareness of preventive medicine and regular health screenings. My hope is that one day, early cancer detection will make cancer a thing of the past.
By becoming an osteopathic physician, I hope to educate and serve minority populations and increase the awareness of preventive medicine and regular health screenings.
As a É«ÏãÊÓƵ 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.