Curriculum
The curriculum at the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine places significant focus on primary care. The four-year program emphasizes the integration of biomedical sciences with clinical systems. The curriculum includes early hands-on clinical experiences with patients, patient models and simulations.
View Goals & Objectives of the Curriculum
First Year
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| PCME 8913 Medical Science Foundations (3) | 3 credit hours |
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Biomedical Foundations PCME 8752 Cell and Tissue Biology (2) PCME 8743 Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Developmental Anatomy (3) PCME 8763 Medical Biochemistry and Pharmacology (2.5) PCME 8771 Immunology (1) |
8.5 credit hours |
| CLME 8313 Osteopathic Manual Medicine I (3) | 3 credit hours |
|
PCME 8116 Clinical Anatomy (6) |
6 credit hours |
|
PCME 8951 MAPS 1 (.5) |
0.5 credit hours |
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| CLME 8913 Clinical Care Foundations I (3) | 3 credit hours |
|
Biomedical Foundations PCME 8703 Microbiology (3) |
3 credit hours |
|
Systems PCME 8814 Cardiovascular (4) PCME 8873 Respiratory (3) PCME 8833 Hematology (3) PCME 8853 Genitourinary (3) |
13 credit hours |
|
PCME 8961 MAPS II (.5) |
0.5 credit hours |
|
CLME 8323 Osteopathic Manual Medicine II (3) |
3 credit hours |
|
CLME 8821 Noteworthy Populations Focus Course (1) |
1 credit hours |
Second Year
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| CLME 8981 Caring for Our Communities I (1) | 1 credit hours |
| CLME 8861 Caring for Our Communities II (1) | 1 credit hours |
| CLME 8222 Clinical Problem Solving I (2) | 2 credit hours |
| CLME 8941 Service Learning and Community Engagement I (1) | 1 credit hours |
| CLME 8923 Clinical Care Foundations II (3) | 3 credit hours |
|
Systems PCME 8823 Gastrointestinal-Hepatic System (3) PCME 8924 Nervous System (4) PCME 8843 Musculoskeletal/Skin/Connective System (3) |
10 credit hours |
|
PCME 8971 MAPS III (.5) |
0.5 credit hours |
|
CLME 8333 Osteopathic Manual Medicine III (3) |
3 credit hours |
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| CLME 8933 Clinical Care Foundations III (3) | 3 credit hours |
| CLME 8232 Clinical Problem Solving II (2) | 2 credit hours |
|
Systems PCME 8903 Endocrine (3) PCME 8863 Reproductive (3) PCME 8883 Psychiatry System (3) |
9 credit hours |
|
CLME 8343 Osteopathic Manual Medicine IV (3) |
3 credit hours |
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CLME 8841 Focus Course Addiction Medicine (1) |
1 credit hours |
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PCME 8982 MAPS IV (2) CLME 8011 ACLS (1) CLME 9211 Didactic Week/Transition Week I (1) |
4 credit hours |
Third and Fourth Years
The third and fourth years are comprised of clinical rotations, which are community based, consisting of clerkship experiences in hospitals and clinics where students under physician faculty supervision observe patient care and participate in the evaluation and treatment of patients. More information, including requirements for special tracks, see the Office of Clinical Education website.
| Rotations |
|---|
| Internal Medicine (10) |
| Pediatrics (5) |
| Emergency Medicine (5) |
| Psychiatry (5) |
| OB/GYN (5) |
| OMM (5) |
| Surgery (5) |
| Community Hospital (5) |
| Rural Clinic (5) |
| Family Medicine Clinic (5) |
| 9 Electives (5 Each)* |
| 1 Primary Care Elective (5 Each) |
| 2 Wellness Electives (5 Each) (Both required if not taking Elective IX*) |
| 3 Didactic Weeks (1 Each) (Didactic Week 1 completed at end of MS II year) |
| OSCE Capstone (.5) (Completed spring semester MS III year) |