Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Curriculum
In our program, you’ll complete a curriculum that emphasizes osteopathic training and teamwork in every major medical specialty area.
Years One and Two In the first semester of MU-WCOM’s medical curriculum, you will focus on foundational subjects such as anatomy and biomedical sciences. You will also be introduced to clinical skills and osteopathic principles and practice through parallel courses. By simulating both patient
and physician roles, you will gain a deeper understanding of healthcare. As the program progresses into subsequent semesters, it transitions to an integrated systems-based approach, enhancing your knowledge of the body’s interconnected physiological systems. In your second year, you will advance your clinical skills through Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) with standardized patients while focusing on board exam preparation. The Professional Identity Formation (PIF) series, a longitudinal co-curricular activity, promotes self-reflection on personal and professional identities. Additionally, coursework on health inequities and special populations ensures that you are well prepared to address diverse healthcare needs.
First-Year Sample Schedule
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Cardiopulmonary and Renal Systems 1
Cardiopulmonary and Renal Systems 2
Essential Clinical Anatomy and Development
Scientific Foundations of Medicine
Introduction to Clinical Medicine 1
Introduction to Clinical Medicine 2
Osteopathic Principles and Practice 1
Osteopathic Principles and Practice 2
Second-Year Sample Schedule
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Dermatology, Immunology, Skeletal Muscle, and Orthopedics
Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, and Metabolism
Reproduction, Aging, and Psychiatry
Neuroscience, EENT, and Motor Systems
Introduction to Clinical Medicine 3
Introduction to Clinical Medicine 4
Osteopathic Principles and Practice 3
Osteopathic Principles and Practice 4
MARIAN UNIVERSITY TOM AND JULIE WOOD COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE 2
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