Goals and Objectives
Goals of Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Curriculum
- Professional, trustworthy osteopathic practitioners using patient centered approach to analyze clinical problems, informed by current literature and to consider issues across the biological – psychological – social continuum
- Lifelong learners
- Reflective practitioners with the habit of assessing the impact of the medical practice on the lives of patients and vitality of the community
- Civic leaders
- Compassionate, committed, and caring physicians who embrace the osteopathic philosophy
Objectives of Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Curriculum
- Identify, critically analyze, and solve problems that consider issues across multiple contexts as osteopathic practitioners related to patient care
- Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based practice in the treatment of patients and the application of relevant research.
- Perform appropriate diagnostic and treatment skills that encompass the understanding and application of new scientific knowledge to patient care
- Effectively lead and communicate with peers and healthcare team members
- Demonstrate effective physician-patient interactions
- Initiate and sustain life-long learning in order to remain well-informed of relevant scientific evidence related to patient care and medical research
- Effectively provide premier quality of care driven by compassion, integrity, honesty, cultural awareness, and ethical principles
- Demonstrate the osteopathic philosophy in medical practice while upholding the Osteopathic Oath in professional conduct
- Apply medical knowledge and skills to provide exemplary patient care to underserved and rural Oklahoma communities
- Incorporate osteopathic manual manipulation as a diagnostic and treatment modality in patient care