Rocky Vista University - Utah Campus is one of the campuses operated by Rocky Vista University. Our records show the address as Ivins, UT, United States.
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The Utah Campus of Rocky Vista University primarily focuses on medical education, offering a comprehensive Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program designed to train compassionate and skilled physicians. The curriculum integrates biomedical sciences with clinical training, emphasizing osteopathic principles and practices.
- Foundational Sciences: Courses include anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, immunology, and pharmacology, providing a strong scientific base for medical practice.
- Clinical Sciences: Students engage in pathology, physical diagnosis, osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), and clinical correlations, bridging theory to patient care.
- Clinical Rotations: Third- and fourth-year students participate in core rotations in family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, and emergency medicine, with electives in subspecialties like cardiology, neurology, and oncology.
- Interprofessional Education: Collaborative courses with nursing and other health professions to foster teamwork in healthcare settings.
- Research and Scholarly Activity: Opportunities in medical research, community health projects, and global health initiatives to develop evidence-based practice skills.
Additionally, the campus offers preparatory programs like post-baccalaureate courses for underrepresented students in medicine. Elective offerings include rural medicine, given the campus's location in southern Utah, focusing on underserved populations. The program spans four years, with the first two years classroom-based and the latter two in clinical settings across regional hospitals and clinics. Emphasis is placed on holistic patient care, preventive medicine, and leadership in healthcare. Graduates are well-prepared for residency programs nationwide, with a strong emphasis on primary care and osteopathic manipulative treatment. The curriculum evolves with medical advancements, incorporating simulation labs, problem-based learning, and patient-centered simulations to enhance clinical reasoning and empathy. This rigorous yet supportive environment ensures students develop into proficient, ethical physicians committed to lifelong learning and service.
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