Curriculum

The Department of Curriculum and Education in the College of Osteopathic Medicine has developed a patient-centered, clinical presentation-based curriculum that introduces students to clinical training early in the first year.

Guiding Principles
Learn more about our guiding principles for the medical education program leading to the doctor of osteopathic medicine degree.

Curriculum Objectives and Competencies
KCUMB's College of Osteopathic Medicine has identified select educational objectives that serve as the foundation of the curriculum.

Curriculum by Year
KCUMB's College of Osteopathic Medicine curriculum consists of four years of structured training built on continuum blocks that students take as cohorts (with the exception of course electives).

Professional Enrichment Program
This one to two week program embraces three components essential to the training and development of future physicians: service learning, community service, and independent learning.

Fellowship Opportunities
KCUMB has two programs that award fellowships to students who have achieved outstanding performance during training.

Faculty and Leadership
The Department of Curriculum and Education is responsible for the support and coordination of the academic program in the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Curriculum Committee
The Curriculum Committee is the guiding force to ensure excellence in educational programs for student learning at KCUMB.

Accreditation