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.
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First Year
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| PCME 8914 Medical Science Foundations (4) | 4 credit hours |
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Biomedical Foundations PCME 8762 Biochemistry (2) PCME 8752 Cell and Tissue Biology (2) PCME 8771 Pharmacology (1) PCME 8743 Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Developmental Anatomy (3) |
8 credit hours |
| CLME 8313 Osteopathic Manual Medicine I (3) | 3 credit hours |
|
PCME 8116 Clinical Anatomy (6) |
6 credit hours |
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| CLME 8941 Service Learning and Community Engagement (1) | 1 credit hours |
| CLME 8914 Clinical Care Foundations I (4) | 4 credit hours |
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Biomedical Foundations PCME 8703 Microbiology (3) PCME 8771 Immunology (1) |
4 credit hours |
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Systems PCME 8814 Cardiovascular (4) PCME 8873 Respiratory (3) PCME 8833 Hematology (3) PCME 8853 Genitourinary (3) |
13 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 8951 Service Learning and Community Engagement II (1) | 1 credit hours |
| CLME 8924 Clinical Care Foundations II (4) | 4 credit hours |
|
Systems PCME 8823 Gastrointestinal-Hepatic System (3) PCME 8916 Nervous System (6) PCME 8883 Psychiatry System (3) PCME 8841 Musculoskeletal Integument System I (1) |
13 credit hours |
|
CLME 8333 Osteopathic Manual Medicine III (3) |
3 credit hours |
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| CLME 8934 Clinical Care Foundations III (4) | 4 credit hours |
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Systems PCME 8903 Endocrine (3) PCME 8863 Reproductive (3) PCME 8842 Musculoskeletal Integument System II (2) |
8 credit hours |
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CLME 8343 Osteopathic Manual Medicine IV |
3 credit hours |
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Focus courses: CLME 8841 Addiction (1) |
1 credit hours |
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PCME 8982 Integrated Systems Review (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 Captstone (.5) (Completed spring semester MS III year) |