Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Program Information

Degree Offered

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO);Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine/Master of Business Administration (DO/MBA);Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine/Master of Public Health (DO/MPH);Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine/PhD in Health Policy (DO/PhD)

Program Description:

Osteopathic medicine offers a comprehensive approach to health care. The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program is rooted in the osteopathic philosophy that there is an innate connection between mind, body and spirit. Students learn to examine and treat the whole person, not just the symptoms.With PCOM's integrated curriculum approach, students benefit from hands on learning from the start. During the first and second years, classroom study of anatomy and physiology, for example, is paired with hands-on learning of physical examination principles and osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). At the same time, students build strong interpersonal skills.The third and fourth years provide students with a series of clerkships in a variety of settings, including PCOM's Healthcare Centers in medically underserved communities.Training in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) is incorporated into the education of all osteopathic physicians. This provides a better understanding of how an injury or illness in one part of the body can affect another. With OMM, DOs use their hands to diagnose injury and illness and to encourage the bodys natural tendency toward good health through manipulation of the musculoskeletal system.PCOM graduates are competitive in the countrys best residency programs, both osteopathic and allopathic.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Medical Schools/Medical Centers

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999