Overview
ATSU-KCOM, the founding school of osteopathic medicine, offers a holistic and preventive medical education spanning four years. Integrating advanced tools like patient simulators and point-of-care ultrasound, the curriculum combines early clinical exposure with in-depth classroom learning. Students study patient-centered sciences and participate in clinical rotations across a national network, leading to residencies at top institutions. Graduates primarily enter primary care, covering specialties from family medicine to surgery, shaping a global community of osteopathic physicians.
ATSU Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical degree: DO
- Kirksville, Missouri
- Average MCAT: 503
- Average GPA: 3.63
- Class size: 170
- Total applicants: 4,500
Private
More About the Medical School
Throughout their four-year osteopathic education at ATSU-KCOM, students secure residencies under the GME system, leading to specialized training in fields like family medicine, surgery, and orthopedics. After 3-7 years of residency, supervised by experts, they qualify for specialty boards, making ATSU-KCOM graduates highly desirable for top residencies nationwide.