Program Overview
To prepare students for the future of medicine, KansasCOM trains student doctors with an osteopathic approach to medicine that is comprehensive and innovative—considering all the individual requirements of the student and the profession.
Diverging from the traditional approach seen in many medical schools, our Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program offers students unique and continuous exposure to interactive learning environments. Through a comprehensive curriculum that includes standardized patient encounters, human-patient simulations, modern medical technology, interprofessional education activities, an ultrasound program, and clinical skills labs, our students gain practical and essential experience in identifying and addressing patient needs.
Mentorship also plays an important role at KansasCOM. Students will have multiple opportunities to work with and learn from experienced professionals in Wichita’s medical community, academic faculty, and even other students in peer-to-peer mentorships.
KansasCOM’s DO program provides students with a foundation to work within any sector of health care.
We’ve developed a curriculum that can empower a community of lifelong learners and problem-solvers, capable of addressing challenges that the medical field has yet to encounter. One way we do this is by placing an emphasis on collaborative, interactive, and case-based learning. We also emphasize hands-on clinical education in years three and four to provide students with meaningful opportunities to gain real-life experience with patients from our partnerships with local physicians, hospitals, and clinical systems.
Our osteopathic medicine program consists of four years of coursework and fieldwork, culminating in the acquisition of a degree. Our curriculum is aligned with national standards and is meticulously crafted to align with DO and MD published information on potential board exam topics. We place special emphasis on collaboration with patients to promote health and wellness, the identification and treatment of illnesses, and the treatment of each patient in the context of the wide variety of factors that influence health.
Integrated Premium Resources
We provide and integrate top-tier professional resources like UWorld, AMBOSS, and Boards & Beyond directly into our curriculum, ensuring seamless access to essential study tools.
Technology plays a crucial role in the medical field. To prepare students for the ever-evolving landscape of medicine, our program utilizes state-of-the-art technologies to enhance clinical research and help students develop expertise using modern medical devices. Our Simulation Center and training modules are key to providing the knowledge and hands-on experiences required to use emerging medical technologies successfully.
Technology used in our curriculum include:
- HoloLens augmented-reality headsets
- Butterfly point-of-care ultrasound
- Visible Human Dissector and other virtual anatomy platforms
- High fidelity manikins
- Audience response interactive polling
Understanding these tools will not only prepare students for a range of career paths in medicine but also help them avoid making errors in the field. KansasCOM remains committed to utilizing the latest medical technologies in our curriculum to ensure graduates are prepared to become health care professionals of the future.
Our curriculum will help advance students’ skills in:
- Artificial intelligence
- Data science
- Simulated learning devices
Career Outcomes
KansasCOM prepares you to make an impact in a variety of high-demand careers. Below, you will find possible career options and salaries associated with this degree.
Data is pulled by a third-party tool called Lightcast, which includes data from sources including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, and other government databases. The information below represents a regional and national career outlook related to this degree program*. KansasCOM is dedicated to assisting you in achieving your career goals.
*Many degree programs are intended to fulfill licensure requirements in specific states. The data shown here may not represent the state where you currently reside. For more information on how this program is applicable to the requirements of your state, please speak with your admissions counselor.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics annual data update
