Program Overview

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Osteopathic medicine emphasizes an approach to medical care that considers the whole patient, the environment, and the community when determining a course of medical treatment. Rowan-Virtua SOM programs are nationally recognized for educational excellence in primary care, geriatric education and osteopathic manipulative medicine.

Curriculum

The Rowan-Virtua SOM Curriculum is based on the Seven Competencies of the American Osteopathic Association:

• Osteopathic Philosophy and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
• Medical Knowledge
• Patient Care
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Professionalism
• Practice Based Learning and Improvement
• Systems Based Practice

We offer two Pre-Clerkship curriculum tracks: Synergistic Guided Learning (SGL) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Both programs feature small group sessions, standardized patient encounters, simulators, a year-one preceptor program and community-involved primary care projects.

Program Details

• DO Degree: The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree is a four-year program that emphasizes an approach to medical care that considers the whole patient, the environment, and the community when determining a course of medical treatment.
• Dual Degrees: We offer dual degree programs, such as DO/JD and DO/MPH.
• Admissions: Please see our How to Apply page for step-by-step instructions.
• FAQ: Please check out our FAQ page for answers to common questions.

Research Areas

• Basic Science: Our research focuses on basic science, medical student research, and centers & institutes.
• Clinical Research: We conduct clinical research in various areas, including osteopathic manipulative medicine and primary care.

Academic Services

• Tutoring Services: We offer tutoring services to support our students' academic success.
• Academic Advising: Our academic advisors provide guidance and support to our students.
• Career and Match Advising: We offer career and match advising to help our students achieve their career goals.
• Student Success Network: Our student success network provides support and resources to our students.

Student Life

• Student Organizations: We have various student organizations that provide opportunities for our students to get involved and engage with their peers.
• Student Government: Our student government represents the interests of our students and provides a voice for their concerns.
• Grand Rounds: We offer grand rounds, which provide opportunities for our students to learn from experienced clinicians and researchers.
• Volunteer Opportunities: We offer volunteer opportunities for our students to get involved in their community and gain experience.

Continuing Education

• AOA Category 1-A and AMA PRA Category 1 Programs: We offer continuing education programs that meet the requirements of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the American Medical Association (AMA).
• AOA Category 1-B CME: We offer continuing education programs that meet the requirements of the AOA.
• Key Essentials for Optimizing Patient Care: We offer continuing education programs that focus on key essentials for optimizing patient care.
• Demonstration Videos: We offer demonstration videos that provide examples of best practices in patient care.

Health Sciences Library

Our health sciences library provides access to a wide range of resources, including books, journals, and online databases.