Program Overview

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Introduction to the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

The Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University offers a comprehensive education in osteopathic medicine. The college is committed to providing a cutting-edge, inclusive, and compassionate learning experience for its students.

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) Program

The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program is a four-year professional degree that prepares students for a career as a physician. The program focuses on the unique combination of scientific knowledge and humanism that is osteopathic medicine.

Curriculum

The D.O. program curriculum includes:

• Preclinical training in foundational sciences, clinical skills, and clinical reasoning
• Clinical rotations in all major specialties, including rural and urban underserved medicine, with elective opportunities in sub-specialty training
• Opportunity to match into all medical, surgical, and obstetric specialties

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the D.O. program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Submit an application through the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS)
• Submit a supplemental application to Nova Southeastern University
• Meet the minimum GPA and MCAT requirements
• Participate in an interview with the Admissions Committee

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for the D.O. program are available on the Nova Southeastern University website.

Master's and Concurrent Degree Programs

The college also offers several master's and concurrent degree programs, including:

• M.S. in Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences (M.S. F.I.M.S.)
• Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
• M.S. in Health Informatics
• M.S. in Disaster and Emergency Management
• M.S. in Medical Education
• M.S. in Nutrition

M.S. in Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences (M.S. F.I.M.S.)

The M.S. F.I.M.S. program is a full-time graduate program that provides enhanced preparation for the basic biomedical sciences encountered in medical school.

Concurrent Degree Programs

The college offers several concurrent degree programs, including:

• D.O. and Master's Degree
• D.O. and Bachelor's Degree

Accreditation

The Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

Research and Clinical Rotations

The college offers various research opportunities and clinical rotations in hospitals and underserved populations throughout Florida, Mississippi, and New York.

Student Life and Leadership Opportunities

Students have access to various student clubs and organizations, leadership opportunities, and volunteer opportunities to grow beyond the classroom and become well-rounded leaders in medicine.

Residency Outcomes

Graduates of the D.O. program have achieved high residency match rates, with the Class of 2022 reaching a 100% match rate.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

The D.O. program meets the educational degree completion requirements for licensure in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the US protectorates.