THE DELAWARE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (DIMER)
Providing opportunities for Delaware residents to receive a medical education.Delaware Institute for Medical Education and Research (DIMER)
Created in 1969 as an alternative to a state-supported medical school, DIMER provides an opportunity for Delaware residents to obtain a high-quality medical education.
Through DIMER, Delaware has a relationship with Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, resulting in Jefferson Medical College functioning as Delaware's medical school. Through the program, the state of Delaware provides payment to Jefferson Medical College to reserve at least 20 admissions each year for Delaware residents. In addition, DIMER has a relationship with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), Philadelphia, PA. Through that program PCOM reserves at least 5 admissions each year for Delaware residents, and functions as Delaware's school of osteopathic medicine.
Eligible applicants must be legal residents of the state of Delaware and meet the premedical academic requirements of Jefferson Medical College and PCOM respectively. Bachelor's degrees from any accredited college or university in the United States are accepted.
DIMER Application Procedure - Jefferson Medical College
Students interested in attending Jefferson Medical College must apply through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS), Association of American Medical Colleges, Section for Students Services, 2501 "M" Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. The phone number is 202/828-0600.
After receipt of the AMCAS application, Jefferson identifies Delaware residents and sends them a special form to complete which assures them consideration under the DIMER program.
For further information about admission requirements, contact the Associate Dean for Admissions at Jefferson Medical College, 1025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5083, or call 215/955-6983.
DIMER Application Procedure - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Students interested in attending Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine apply through the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS), 5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite 310, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815. The phone number is (301) 968-4190.
After receipt of the AACOMAS application, PCOM identifies the Delaware residents for consideration under the DIMER program.
For further information about admission requirements, contact the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 4170 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131-1694, or call (800) 999-6998 or e-mail admissions@pcom.edu.
DIMER Scholarship and Tuition Supplement Program
Students who are admitted to the DIMER program are eligible to compete for need-based scholarships and may be eligible for tuition supplements.
The Delaware Higher Education Commission administers the DIMER Scholarship and Tuition Supplement Program and can be reached at 302/577-3240 or toll-free at 1/800/292-7935 for more details.
Delaware State Loan Repayment Program for Health Care Providers
The Delaware State Loan Repayment Program is designed to recruit to and assist in the placement of physicians in underserved areas, which have been identified by the Delaware Health Care Commission. Applications are currently being accepted from physicians (MD and DO) specializing in family practice, internal medicine, general pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, general and pediatric psychiatry, and medical oncology. Applications from practice sites seeking to hire a physician under this loan repayment program are also being accepted.
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Sherman L. Townsend
Board Members
Brian M. Aboff, MD, FACP
Christiana Care Health System
Michael Alexander, MD
A.I.DuPont Hospital for Children
Anthony D. Alfieri, DO
Brandywine Medical Management
Public Member, Wilmington
Lisa C. Barkley, MD
Delaware State University
John A. J. Forest, Jr., MD
Public Member, Kent County
Thiruvalam P. Indira, MD
Public Member, New Castle County
Galicano F. Inguito, Jr., MD, MBA, CPE
St. Francis Hospital
Brian W. Little, MD, PhD
Christiana Care Health Services
Vincent Lobo, Jr., D.O.
Public Member, Sussex County
Janice E. Nevin, MD, MPH
Christiana Care Health Services
Betty J. Paulanka, EdD, R.N.
University of Delaware
James Richards, PhD
University of Delaware
