Fast Facts
What is osteopathic medicine?
Osteopathic medicine is a unique form of American medical care that was developed in 1874 by Andrew Taylor Still, M.D., D.O. Dissatisfied with 19 Century healthcare, Still founded a philosophy of medicine based on ideas that date back to Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, and which focuses on the unity of the body. Dr. Still pioneered the concept of wellness and identified the musculoskeletal system as a key element of health.
Osteopathic physicians take a whole person approach to caring for patients. Instead of treating specific symptoms or illnesses, they regard the body as an integrated whole.
Today, osteopathic physicians are one of the fastest growing segments of healthcare providers and are on the cutting edge of modern medicine, able to combine technology with compassion and their ability to treat patients as a whole.
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
Arizona’s first dental school is an educational model that relies on an exceptional cadre of motivated, experienced, learning guides (mentors) for our students in both the pre-clinical and clinical phases of the degree program. In addition to the issues of oral health and the skills of dentistry, students learn from and are encouraged to become caring, community-minded healthcare providers. ASDOH graduates will be leaders in their communities and managers of public, not-for-profit and private sector oral health organizations.
Programs
Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
Certificate in Orthodontics
Class of 2009 Student Profile
Class size – 54
Average DAT – 18.5
Average GPA – 3.4 cumulative, 3.3 science
Average age – 26
Faculty
15:1 student/faculty ratio on campus
Full-time – 16
Part-time – 100+
Clinical Placements
Year three – on-campus clinic
Year four – community based health centers
Accreditation
The dental education program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Arizona School of Health Sciences
The Arizona School of Health Sciences is committed to educating and preparing its students to practice at the forefront of a dynamic healthcare system. Focusing on a team approach to healthcare, students from all programs enroll in core classes and work together on group project. This allows students to understand the collaboration necessary to provide quality, effective healthcare.
National Awards
#25 among all graduate physician assistant programs by US News & World Report, 2007
Residential Programs
Athletic Training (M.S.)
Audiology (Au.D.)
Doctor of Health Sciences (D.H.Sc.)
Occupational Therapy (M.S.)
Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.)
Online Programs
Advanced Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.)
Advanced Occupational Therapy (M.S.)
Human Movement (M.S.)
Transitional Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
Transitional Audiology (Au.D.)
ASHS Highlights
Excellent student-to-faculty ratio
State-of-the-art technology
Clinical and research opportunities
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
As the founding school of osteopathic medicine, the mission of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine is to educate osteopathic physicians and related health professional and to preserve and advance osteopathic principles, practice, and philosophy.
National Awards
#16 among all medical schools for Rural Medicine by US News & World Report, 2007 edition
Programs
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.S.)
Class of 2009 Profile
Average MCAT – 25
Average GPA – 3.5 cumulative, 3.4 science
Average age – 25
40 different states represented
Board Scores
98% pass rate (first time), COMLEX-USA, Part 1
93% pass rate (first time), COMLEX-USA, Part II
Faculty
25 basic scientists, 65 clinicians
4:1 student/faculty ratio
KCOM Campus Profile
28 student organizations
366 students on campus
688 enrolled in college
Training Regions
Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio and Utah
School of Health Management
The School of Health Management educates and prepares current and future health professionals for management positions in a variety of healthcare settings. Our goal is to provide comprehensive and relevant health management instruction through high quality, innovative, online education.
Programs Offered
Geriatric Health Management (M.G.H.)
Health Administration (M.H.A.)
Health Education (M.H.Ed. and D.H.Ed.)
Public Health (M.P.H.)
Online Education
All aspects of each program are conducted exclusively online
Classes are structured within a quarter system.
Awards
Core program faculty member Robert Baer, Ph.D., received the 2003 eCollege Excellence in Online Teaching Award.
Time Frame
Master’s degree – 1.5 years: two classes per quarter
Master’s degree – 2.5 years: one class per quarter
Maximum – seven years to complete degree
Dual Degree Programs
Available to students of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
D.O./M.P.H.
D.O./M.H.A.
D.O./M.G.H.
Accreditation
SHM is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools as a school of A.T. Still University.