Innovative Curriculum

A curriculum that fosters life-long learning

Your transformation from a student of medicine to a fully-reflective Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine begins with a better curriculum.

The University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Program curriculum:

• stresses independent study and self-directed learning
• teaches and integrates biomedical sciences as they would be applied in clinical settings
• provides early exposure to experiential learning and patient contact
• fosters professional identity formation
• emphasizes the interpersonal skills required of successful healthcare teams
• awakens in you a sense of social accountability and cultural awareness