This is an exciting time to be a part of osteopathic medicine! The Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-WCOM) is a great place to start your medical career. We are proud of the ways in which we live out our mission and we look forward to you joining us! MU-WCOM is a Catholic medical institution built on the inspired vision and values of our Franciscan heritage. At Marian, we aim to provide an education that “profoundly transforms lives, society, and the world,” consistent with the Catholic university’s four core Franciscan sponsorship values (dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship) and the tenets of osteopathic medicine. To do this you will find our curriculum highlights interprofessional education, provides service-learning opportunities, integrates dignity, justice, unity, and ethics, and provides wellness programming in and outside of the classroom. MU-WCOM is dedicated to preparing osteopathic physicians who are committed to the complete healing of individuals’ bodies, minds, and spirits. Our curriculum promotes and measures a strong and integrated foundation of biomedical and clinical sciences which can be applied to patient care. This allows our students to serve diverse populations of individuals and cultures, including rural and underserved populations locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Our program provides all learners with a strong foundational knowledge in primary care which will allow you to practice in a multitude of practice settings and in any specialty. Osteopathic principles and practice (OPP) and osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) are delivered longitudinally across all four years of your education. We focus on teaching and living out a “whole person” approach to our patients and our students.
At the Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-WCOM), you will experience our mission as a Catholic medical school dedicated to training osteopathic physicians for Indiana . This commitment integrates our curriculum with our values, and you’ll see osteopathic principles and practices (OPP) throughout your four years. We emphasize a primary care foundation for all students, regardless of specialty. To effectively serve Indiana, you will train in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, Veterans Affairs, rural, urban, and underserved. This diverse training ensures you are well prepared to transform lives and communities as a future physician.
What Is Osteopathic Medicine? Osteopathic medicine is a distinctive pathway to medical practice in the United States. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) are fully licensed physicians with a medical degree and post-doctoral residency training (which typically ranges from 3-7 years) that enables them to practice in any medical specialty. In addition to receiving the same medical training as other physicians, osteopathic medical students also learn osteopathic principles and practice receiving 200+ hours of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) during medical school. OMM is a hands-on approach to diagnosing and treating patients, and it has been shown to effectively treat a variety of injuries and illnesses while reducing complications and shortening hospital stays.
Structure Influences Function • O steopathic medicine was founded in 1874 by Andrew Taylor Still, MD. • As a DO, you are licensed to practice the full scope of medicine in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and can obtain licenses in numerous countries abroad. • O steopathic medicine is a growing field. • M ore than 25 percent of medical students in the U.S. are training to become osteopathic physicians. • Like all physicians, you will work with patients and healthcare teams to promote wellness through education, disease and injury prevention, and high-quality patient care and treatment. • A s a DO, you have the opportunity to train in any medical specialty. • Fifty-seven percent of all DOs choose a primary care specialty. Learn More About Osteopathic Medicine From The: • American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine | aacom.org • Indiana Osteopathic Association | inosteo.org
At MU-WCOM you will collaborate and train with students and faculty from other health professions. You’ll complete coursework that emphasizes a holistic approach to achieving positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced, ever-evolving healthcare environment.
MU-WCOM is an institution committed to serving the people of Indiana and to developing osteopathic physicians through research, service, and teaching. We are so proud and excited to work with such a fantastic group of clinical partners! Through their support, we are able to train our students in Indiana, for Indiana. Our students have exposure to diverse practice settings and patient populations across our state. This exposure ensures they are well prepared to practice in the community of their choosing. The rigors of medicine, and of medical education, are challenging. The support you will receive from MU-WCOM from the day of your interview or campus visit all the way through as an alumnus is even stronger! We will be here to support you every step of the way and cheer you on as you pursue your dreams!
DOs
MDs
• • • • • • • •
• • • • • •
Enters medical school after completing a bachelor’s degree, typically emphasizing scientific coursework
Completes four years of medical school education
Completes residency training and fellowship programs
Must pass state and national licensing exams to legally practice medicine
Practices in all areas of medicine
Practices in hospitals and medical centers throughout the United States
Receives special training in the musculoskeletal system
Amanda Wright, DO Dean, MU-WCOM
Incorporates osteopathic manipulative medicine in the treatment of patient’s illnesses and diseases
1
marian.edu/mu-wcom
Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker