BS Premedical and Health Studies/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with A. T. Still University (Professional Pathway)
Boston
Curriculum Outline
MCPHS Curriculum: BS in Premedical and Health Studies
Year I—fall| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
| BIO 150 | Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 151 | Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| CHE 131 | Chemical Principles I | 4 |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| LIB 111 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| LIB 120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MAT 151 | Calculus I | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
| BIO 152 | Biology II: Biology of Organisms | 4 |
| CHE 132 | Chemical Principles II | 4 |
| LIB 112 | Expository Writing II | 3 |
| LIB 133 | American Culture, Identity, and Public Life | 3 |
| MAT 152 | Calculus II | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Note: Students choosing a minor concentration substitute some courses in Years II-IV. The minor concentration courses are listed after the Year IV curriculum.
Year II—fall| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
| BEH 250 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| CHE 231 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| LIB 205 | Health Professions Orientation | 1 |
| SSC 230 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| SSC 495 | Evolution of the Health Professions | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
| BEH 350 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| BIO 255 | Medical Microbiology (w/Laboratory) | 4 |
| CHE 232/234 | Organic Chemistry II (w/Laboratory) | 4 |
| MAT 261 | Statistics | 3 |
| PHY 273 | Physics II | 4 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 17 |
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
| BIO 734 | Immunology | 3 |
| LIB 420 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| PHY 270 | Foundations of Physics I (with Laboratory) | 4 |
| PSB 331 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| General Elective* | 2 (3) | |
| Total | 15 (16) |
*General Elective-3 s.h. or Medical Terminology & MCAT Prep course-2 s.h.
Year III—spring| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
| BIO 332 | Genetics | 3 |
| LIB 512 | Health Care Ethics | 3 |
| PHY 273 | Foundations of Physics II (w/ Laboratory) | 4 |
| PSB 332 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 16 |
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
| HUM 456 | Literature and Medicine | 3 |
| General Electives | 12 | |
| Total | 15 |
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
| BIO 531 | Public Health | 3 |
| LIB 480 | Premedical and Health Studies Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| General Electives | 9 | |
| Total | 15 |
A. T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Program: Curriculum Requirements
FIRST YEAR| CONTACT HOURS | |
| Gross Anatomy I, II and III | 213 |
| Osteopathic Theory and Methods I, II and III | 154 |
| Radiology | 9 |
| The Complete Doctor: Interviewing Skills Physical Exam Skills Public Health Preventive Medicine Medical Ethics Human Sexuality |
98 |
| Biochemistry I and II | 115 |
| Clinical Experiences (two weeks) | 80 |
| Histology and Embryology I and II | 80 |
| Human Nutrition | 32 |
| Immunology | 22 |
| Medical Microbiology | 44 |
| Neuroscience I: Neuroanatomy Neurophysiology Neurology |
41 |
| Pathology I | 30 |
| Physiology I and II | 110 |
| Totals: | 1028 |
| CONTACT HOURS | |
| Dermatology | 20 |
| Infectious Diseases | 57 |
| Neuroscience II: Neurology Neuroanatomy Neurophysiology Neuropharmacology |
59 |
| Neuroscience III | 30 |
| Ophthalmology | 18 |
| Orthopedic Surgery | 18 |
| Osteopathic Theory and Methods IV, V VI | 41 |
| Otorhinolaryngology | 18 |
| Pathology II, III, and IV | 108 |
| Pediatrics | 36 |
| Pharmacology I and II | 102 |
| Principles of Medicine I, II, and III: Allergy Cardiology Endocrinology Gastroenterology Geriatric Medicine Hematology Nephrology Oncology Pulmonology |
170 |
| Principles of Surgery I and II: Anesthesiology Surgery Surgery Lab |
66 |
| Rheumatic Diseases | 18 |
| The Complete Doctor: Behavioral Medicine Case Presentations |
36 |
| Women’s Health | 36 |
| Totals: | 829 |
Introduction to Rotations - required orientation - although no hours are assigned, this must be completed to begin clinical rotations.
| CONTACT HOURS | |
| Optional Cranial Elective | 20 |
Since the curriculum is a dynamic process at KCOM, changes may occur in the length, sequence and offering of courses. Official schedules will be distributed to the student at the beginning of each quarter.
THIRD-YEAR CORE ROTATIONS| WEEKS | |
| Family Medicine | 4 weeks |
| General Internal Medicine | 8 weeks |
| Obstetrics/Gynecology | 4 weeks |
| Pediatrics | 4 weeks |
| Psychiatry | 4 weeks |
| Rural or Underserved Family Medicine | 4 weeks |
| Surgery | 4 weeks |
| Radiology | 2 weeks |
| Anesthesiology | 2 weeks |
| WEEKS | |
| Critical Care | 4 weeks |
| Primary Care Selectives | 8 weeks |
| Emergency Medicine | 4 weeks |
| ENT | 2 weeks |
| Family Medicine | 4 weeks |
| Medicine Electives | 8 weeks |
| Orthopedics, Neurology or Physiatry | 4 weeks |
| Pediatric Electives | 4 weeks |
| Electives | 8 weeks |