Pre-Osteopathic Medicine
What is Pre-Osteopathic Medicine?
Pre-med is a set of designated coursework you take in your undergraduate education to prepare you for medical school. Osteopathic medicine focuses on preventive care and takes a “whole person” approach to medicine. Through the pre-osteopathic medicine path at UHSP, your classes (even history and public speaking) are taught through a health sciences lens so you develop the skills you’ll need to grow into an excellent doctor.
Paths to Osteopathic Med. School
Whether you’re on the fast track to professional school or looking to complete your undergraduate degree before applying to a medical program, there is a path for you.
Pre-Medicine Coursework
Pre-medicine coursework at UHSP prepares you with the necessary prerequisites for applying for entry into a medical school program.
Bachelor’s Degree
Complete a bachelor’s degree in the program of your choice as long as it meets the necessary prerequisites for entry into your osteopathic medicine program.
Your Osteopathic Journey Starts Here
For those interested in a bachelor’s degree on their way to osteopathic medical school, UHSP offers several programs meet the prerequisites required, allowing you to diversify your education on your road to your D.O.
Biochemistry
Biomedical
Sciences
Exercise
Physiology
Medicinal
Chemistry
Neuroscience
Pharmaceutical Sciences
After earning your bachelor’s degree or completing your pre-osteopathic medicine prerequisites, you’ll be ready to pursue any medical program you choose. UHSP students who choose to pursue their Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) Medicine at A.T. Still University (ATSU-KCOM) benefit from three interview slots reserved for UHSP students each year.
As the founding college of osteopathic medicine, ATSU-KCOM is a leader in osteopathic medicine and instills students with the compassion, experience and knowledge required to address the whole person and shape health care in underserved communities.
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UHSP — Made for Health Sciences
HEALTH SCIENCE FOCUS
At UHSP, your coursework is taught through a health sciences-focused lens, allowing you to begin building your skill set to carry forward into med school and beyond.
PROFESSIONs aDVISING
Our Pre-Health Professions Advisor will guide you every step of the way — from selecting the right courses to preparing for your transition into medical school.
LOCATION
We’re located within one of the nation’s top biomedical complexes, placing you in the path of leading hospitals, research institutions and health care organizations.
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