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.

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Ellen Reidy ’22

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Having just completed my undergraduate education last May, I am one of the younger ones in my class, and I am so thankful to have the opportunity and honor to be here. My hometown is an island community off of the coast of Maine called Vinalhaven, which has about 1,200 year-round residents. With a graduating senior class of 16 people, I was excited to move to New York for college and loved it there, but I missed Maine. While I was in New York, I became very interested in learning about different cultures, practices, and how people lived their lives all over the world, since I had come from somewhere so small.

Because of these interests, I love to travel and have been to more than 20 different countries through education and volunteering. I am the education and outreach coordinator for UNE COM’s Global Health Club, and we are gearing up for our summer medical mission trip to Panama this June. In Panama, I’ll be working with fellow OMS-I and OMS-II students, professors, alumni, and other doctors, all with the common goal of treating patients and educating them on preventative ways to care for themselves and their families. One of the reasons I chose to come to UNE was because of these amazing community and worldwide engagement opportunities. Also, since I am from such a small town, I am very interested in rural medicine, wilderness medicine, and primary care. At UNE, there are clubs for each of these, where I am able to share these interests with my classmates, professors, doctors, and UNE alumni.

I am very interested in rural medicine, wilderness medicine, and primary care. At UNE, there are clubs for each of these.

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

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.

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