New Partnership Gives Undergraduate Students Clear Path to Medical School
A new partnership between George Fox and A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-SOMA) – ranked No. 2 in the nation for graduates practicing in primary care fields (U.S. News & World Report, 2026) – will give undergraduate students access to a preferred admissions pathway into medical school.
Gaining admission into medical school is highly competitive, requiring exceptional grades, strong MCAT scores and meaningful clinical experience. Through the partnership, set to launch this fall, eligible George Fox students will be given preferential consideration for an admissions interview with ATSU-SOMA.
“At George Fox, we believe medicine is a calling, not just a career,” says Daniel Kang, associate provost of the Division of Health and Behavioral Sciences. “Through this partnership, we are cultivating a new generation of physicians through a rigorous curriculum, equipping them with a Christ-centered foundation, and providing a clear path to medical excellence – all so they can return home to serve their communities with integrity and passion.”
The pathway calls for students admitted to ATSU to complete their first two years of medical school in Arizona before returning to Oregon for clinical rotations in years three and four, with placements in Newberg and around the state. It’s open to students in all majors provided they complete specified pre-med prerequisites and meet GPA and MCAT score requirements.
The partnership is ideal, as it combines George Fox’s strong faculty mentorship with ATSU’s emphasis on holistic, whole-person medicine – a commitment to train doctors who consider the mind, body and spirit of their patients. A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) is a fully licensed physician in the U.S. who, like an MD, can prescribe medication, perform surgery, and practice in any specialty in all 50 states.
In addition to the new partnership, George Fox is expanding outreach to high school students interested in medicine through a developing pre-med initiative, helping future physicians envision and prepare for their calling even before college.
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