Curriculum

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Instructional Program

As scientists and practitioners of the healing arts, osteopathic physicians subscribe to a philosophy that regards the body as an integrated whole with structures and functions working interdependently. As an extension of this philosophy, osteopathic physicians treat their patients as unique persons with biological, psychological, and sociological needs-an approach that underscores the osteopathic commitment to patient-oriented versus disease-oriented health care. In recognition of this approach, CCOM has developed, and continues to refine, a four-year curriculum that educates students in the biopsychosocial approach to patient care, as well as the basic medical arts and sciences.

Within this curricular format, CCOM students spend their first two years completing a rigorous basic science curriculum and preparing for their clinical studies, including early clinical contact experiences. During their third and fourth years, students rotate through a variety of clinical training sites accruing an impressive 92 weeks of direct patient care experience. By stimulating intellectual curiosity and teaching problem-solving skills, the CCOM curriculum encourages students to regard learning as a lifelong process.

Total Curricular Hours

Note: The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine reserves the right to alter its curriculum however and whenever it deems appropriate.

* Electives in 1st and 2nd years are optional. There are 20 weeks of mandatory electives in the 3rd and 4th years.

• First Year
• Second Year
• Third Year
• Fourth Year Rotations