Top DO Schools with Highest Residency Match Rates (2025 Guide)

Considering a career in osteopathic medicine? Your match rate to residency will be one of the most pivotal aspects of your journey. At Go Elective, we help aspiring DOs and MDs elevate their chances with hands-on clinical internships in Kenya and Tanzania—while also keeping you informed on where your DO peers are finding success. Here's your 2025 guide to the DO schools with the strongest track records.

Why Residency Match Rates Matter for DO Students

Residency match rates reflect how well a DO program supports its students in securing competitive postgraduate positions. However, these numbers are just one piece of the puzzle. DO students often boost their match success by pairing strong academics with diverse clinical exposure—such as Go Elective’s global health internships in East Africa.

How to Strengthen Your DO Match Rate

Gain Robust Clinical Experience

Go beyond classroom learning with real-world medical exposure. Go Elective’s immersive shadowing programs in Kenya and Tanzania are designed for DO students looking to enhance their clinical acumen and cultural competence.

Excel in COMLEX-USA Exams

A high COMLEX score is key. Combine test excellence with internships that give you broader perspectives on healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings.

Build Your Network

Strengthen your connections by collaborating with international healthcare teams and mentors—another hallmark of Go Elective’s programs.

The DO Schools with the Best Match Rates 

Based on recent data, these DO schools are excelling:

• Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine – ~99.8% match rate
• Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine – Near perfect for several years running
• West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine – Top-tier outcomes with over 60% matching to their first-choice residency
• LECOM (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine) – Strong performance across both campuses
• Touro University Nevada – Consistently high placement rates
  
  

DO Match Trends & Fill Rate Insights 

DO students still face competitive gaps in specialties like:

• Neurosurgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery

However, fields such as Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pathology present greater opportunities. Global health internships can position DO students competitively, demonstrating adaptability and dedication to underserved communities—qualities highly valued by program directors.

The Global Health Advantage with Go Elective

Residency program directors increasingly seek candidates with diverse clinical backgrounds and cultural competence. Our medical internships in Kenya and Tanzania give DO students unique insight into tropical diseases, cross-cultural patient care, and health disparities—boosting both your application and professional growth.

Maximize Your Residency Application Strategy

• Secure strong letters of recommendation through international mentorships
• Demonstrate leadership in challenging healthcare environments abroad
• Prepare for interviews by sharing meaningful clinical stories from your Go Elective experience
  
  

Ready to Elevate Your Match Potential?

Whether you're eyeing primary care or competitive specialties, Go Elective can help. Our pre-residency internships offer the kind of global exposure that sets applications apart.

> Explore our DO and medical internships here

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Author: Go-Elective Abroad

Date Published: May 7, 2025