The Provo campus of Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine specializes in delivering a comprehensive Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program, designed to train compassionate, residency-ready physicians with a focus on osteopathic principles, innovative learning, and service to underserved communities. Housed in a modern facility featuring customizable OMM labs, simulation centers, learning pods, and ultrasound technology, the campus supports active, collaborative education from preclinical sciences to advanced clinical rotations.
- Preclinical Curriculum (OMS I-II): Core Entrustable Professional Activities (CEPA), Foundations of Medicine (OMED 103), Structure and Function (anatomy, physiology - OMED 104), Inherent Abilities (behavioral sciences - OMED 105), Mechanisms of Disease (biochemistry, pathophysiology - OMED 106), systems modules including Neuroscience (OMED 202), Endocrine, Reproduction, Renal, Skin/Blood/Lymph, Cardiopulmonary, Gastrointestinal, Musculoskeletal (OMED 207-209), Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP/OMT), Pharmacology (PHAR), Microbiology/Immunology (MBIO), Research Formation (RF), Professional Identity Formation (PIF).
- Clinical Clerkships (OMS III-IV): Family Medicine (FMED 301), Internal Medicine (IMED 301), Obstetrics/Gynecology (OBGY 301), Pediatrics (PEDS 301), Psychiatry (PSYC 301), Surgery (SURG 301), Emergency Medicine (EMED 401), sub-internships, electives; integrated OMM on patients.
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM): Emphasized across curriculum with hands-on labs and clinical application.
- Research and Specialized Tracks: Required projects, journal clubs; tracks in Military Medicine (MIMD), Rural Medicine, Global Health, OMM Fellow.
- Departments: Biomedical Sciences, Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP), clinical areas (Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, etc.), with simulation, OSCEs, and community clinic experiences.
This structure ensures holistic training in biomedical sciences, clinical disciplines, and osteopathic philosophy, fostering skills in patient-centered care, interprofessional collaboration, and evidence-based practice.
