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 structure and function 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 proactively modifies its curriculum to meet the needs of the practice of osteopathic medicine in the 21st century. To that end, the curriculum is being progressively enhanced with increasing alignment and integration of basic science and clinical sciences material. CCOM courses maintain rigorous standards by introducing the course material with interactive presentation methods in the manner that osteopathic physicians approach the patient in the clinical setting.
Total Curricular Hours
Note: The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine program reserves the right to alter its curriculum as appropriate for the essential professional preparation of its students.
* Electives in first and second years are optional. There are 24 weeks of mandatory electives in the third and fourth years.
First Year / Pre-Clinical Block (Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters)
Year Total | 57 | |
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OMS I Curriculum | ||
ANATD 1511 | Histology (F) | 3 |
ANATD 1521 | Neuroscience (S) | 6 |
ANATD 1550 | Gross Anatomy/Embryology (F,W) | 9 |
BIOCD 1501 | Biochemistry I (F) | 5 |
BIOCD 1502 | Biochemistry II (W) | 4.5 |
CLIND 1430 | Research Design, Methods and Approaches (W) | 1 |
CLIND 1500 | Health Care Communication I (W) | 1 |
CLIND 1502 | Foundations of Osteopathic Clinical Practice (F) | 1 |
CLIND 1503 | Behavioral Health Assessment (S) | 2 |
CLIND 1550 | Patient Symptom Presentations (F,W,S) | 6.5 |
CLIND 1551 | Physical Exam Skills (F,W,S) | 2 |
CORED 1599A | Interprofessional Healthcare (F) | 1 |
OMEDD 1550 | Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine - Lecture (F,W,S) | 2.5 |
OMEDD 1551 | Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine - Laboratory (F,W,S) | 2.5 |
PHYSD 1501 | Physiology I (W) | 4 |
PHYSD 1502 | Physiology II (S) | 5.5 |
Electives | * | |
Total |
Second Year / Pre-Clinical Block
Year Total | 65 | |
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OMS II Curriculum | ||
CLIND 1603 | Mental Illness and Treatments (S) | 1.5 |
CLIND 1650 | Clinical Symptom Integration (F,W,S) | 15 |
CLIND 1651 | Simulated Patient Care (F,W,S) | 5 |
MICRD 1651 | Infectious Disease, Etiologic Agents and the Immune Response (F,W) | 13 |
OMEDD 1650 | Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine - Lecture (F,W,S) | 2.5 |
OMEDD 1651 | Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine-Workshop (F,W,S) | 2 |
PATHD 1601 | Pathology I (F) | 5 |
PATHD 1602 | Pathology II (W) | 6 |
PATHD 1603 | Pathology III (S) | 4.5 |
PHARD 1650 | Pharmacology (F,W,S) | 10 |
Electives | * | |
Total |
Third Year / Clinical Block (Summer - Spring Quarters)
Year Total | 68-74* | |
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Third Year (12 months) | ||
CLIND 1702 | Clinical Skills Assessment/EPA 1 (F) | 1 |
CLIND 1703 | Clinical Skills Assessment/EPA II (S) | 1 |
CLROD 1700 | Elective I | 6* |
CLROD 1701 | Selective Rotation | 6 |
FMEDD 1702 | Family Medicine Rotation | 12 |
IMEDD 1702 | Internal Medicine Rotation I | 12 |
OBGYD 1702 | Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation | 9 |
PEDID 1702 | Pediatrics Rotation | 9 |
PSYCD 1702 | Psychiatry Clerkship | 6 |
SURGD 1702 | Surgery Rotation I | 12 |
Total | 68-74* |
Fourth Year
Year Total | 55-61* | |
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Fourth Year Rotations (Option 1) | ||
CLIND 1804 | Clinical Skills Assessment/EPA III (S) | 1 |
CLROD 1800 | Elective Rotations II-VII | 30-36 |
EMEDD 1805 | Emergency Medicine Rotation | 6 |
FMEDD 1802 | Family Medicine | 6 |
IMEDD 1802A | Internal Medicine Rotation II | 6 |
OMEDD 1801 | Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Rotation | 6 |
Total | 55-61* | |
Fourth Year Rotations (Option 2) | ||
CLIND 1804 | Clinical Skills Assessment/EPA III (S) | 1 |
CLROD 1800 | Elective Rotations II-VII | 30-36 |
EMEDD 1805 | Emergency Medicine Rotation | 6 |
IMEDD 1802A | Internal Medicine Rotation II | 6 |
OMEDD 1801 | Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Rotation | 6 |
SURGD 1802 | Surgery Rotation II | 6 |
Total | 55-61* | |
Fourth Year Rotations (Option 3) | ||
CLIND 1804 | Clinical Skills Assessment/EPA III (S) | 1 |
CLROD 1800 | Elective Rotations II-VII | 30-36 |
EMEDD 1805 | Emergency Medicine Rotation | 6 |
FMEDD 1802 | Family Medicine | 6 |
OMEDD 1801 | Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Rotation | 6 |
SURGD 1802 | Surgery Rotation II | 6 |
Total | 55-61* | |
Fourth Year Rotations (Option 4) | ||
CLIND 1804 | Clinical Skills Assessment/EPA III (S) | 1 |
CLROD 1800 | Elective Rotations II-VII | 30-36 |
EMEDD 1805 | Emergency Medicine Rotation | 6 |
OMEDD 1801 | Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Rotation | 6 |
IMEDD 1802A | Internal Medicine Rotation II | 6 |
IMEDD 1802B | Internal Medicine Rotation II | 6 |
Total | 55-61* |