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Accelerated Osteopathic Medicine

  • Joint Program

The Accelerated Osteopathic Medicine Program

Students interested in attending the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine have the option of completing their undergraduate and medical degrees in seven years instead of eight years. The required course of study while at Saint Vincent College is listed below. The curriculum is subject to revision. Students should consult with the Chairperson of the Pre-Professional Health Committee for additional information.

Curriculum Requirements

  • Requirements for the Joint Accelerated Osteopathic Medicine

    First Semester (16 credits)
    BL 150, 151 General Biology I with Laboratory - 4 credits
    CH 101, 103 General Chemistry I with Laboratory - 4 credits
    MA 111 Calculus I - 4 credits
    TH 119 First Theology - 3 credits
    All students must take First-Year Seminar - 1 credit
    Second Semester (18 credits)
    BL 152, 153 General Biology II with Laboratory - 4 credits
    CH 102, 104 General Chemistry II with Laboratory - 4 credits
    MA 112 Calculus II - 4 credits
    EL 102 Language and Rhetoric - 3 credits
    Social Science (PY 100 or SO 101) - 3 credits
    Third Semester (16 credits)
    BL 208, 209 Cell Biology with Laboratory - 4 credits
    CH 221, 223 Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory - 4 credits
    MA 113 Calculus III - 4 credits
    PH 111, 113 General Physics I with Laboratory - 4 credits
    Fourth Semester (17 credits)
    BL 224 Mammalian Physiology - no Laboratory - 3 credits
    CH 222, 224 Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory - 4 credits
    PH 112, 114 General Physics II with Laboratory - 4 credits
    PL 101 First Philosophy - 3 credits
    History - 3 credits
    Fifth Semester (17 credits)
    CH 231, 233 Physical Chemistry I with Laboratory - 4 credits
    CH 251, 253 Proteins and Metabolism with Laboratory - 4 credits
    Intermediate Language - 3 credits
    Fine Arts - 3 credits
    Social Science (PY 100 or SO 101) - 3 credits
    Sixth Semester (18 credits)
    CH 252, 254 Nucleic Acids and Membranes with Laboratory  - 4 credits
    CH 300 Research Seminar I - 1 credit
    CH 304 Biological Chemistry Seminar - 1 credit
    History - 3 credits
    Intermediate Language - 3 credits
    English - 3 credits
    Theology - 3 credits
    Total Credit Hours at Saint Vincent College = 102

Program Highlights

Results

  • At the end of the first year of successful study at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, the student receives the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biological Chemistry from Saint Vincent College. At the end of successful study at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, the student receives the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • To broadly and effectively educate students in the theory and practice of science for success in the health and allied health professions.
  • To empower students with the skills and knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics necessary to form a broad scientific foundation as preparation for admissions exams, and for application in the health and allied health professions.
  • To specifically prepare undergraduate students for study in allopathic medicine, chiropractic medicine, dental medicine, osteopathic medicine, optometry, podiatric medicine, and veterinary medicine.
  • To specifically prepare undergraduate students for study in allied health fields including nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and physician assistant graduate programs.

Experiential Learning Prepares Students For Success

Gregory Bisignani, M.D., and Carl Hasselman, M.D., clinical professors at Saint Vincent College, describe their teaching laboratory periods in the Liberatore Human Anatomy Laboratory, a gift of Ralph and Donna Liberatore. The laboratory is used by undergraduate students for the study of human anatomy and physiology, facilitated by cadaveric dissection. The lab is also used by external clients for surgical training and demonstrations. Students observe and assist with demonstration surgeries, an opportunity Hasselman has described as a “huge step forward in preparing undergraduates for medical school.”