About KCOM

Mission : Campus : Dean : Osteopathic Medicine

Philip Slocum, D.O., FCCP, FACOI, FCCM, FACP

Dean, KCOM

Welcome to the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine website! This site provides you the information you need to decide where you should receive your osteopathic medical school education.  After reviewing the information, I hope you consider KCOM as your first choice.  KCOM is the oldest, proudest, and best osteopathic medical school in the world.

Our faculty members dedicate themselves to developing graduates who will outperform graduates from any other allopathic or osteopathic medical school in the country.  Faculty members actively engage in the lives of our students in various ways.  KCOM developed a "Society System" where students spend time with faculty discussing topics of concern and interest to the students.  KCOM has formal and informal tutoring for students by students and faculty.  Student Fellowships in Medical Education, Anatomy, and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine help students develop more detailed knowledge in these areas while providing a service to students.  KCOM also has well-regarded master’s degree programs in BioMedical Sciences and Anatomical Sciences.  The governor of the state of Missouri recognized several faculty members for their outstanding teaching and their contributions to the welfare of our students.

KCOM recently completed construction of the $13 million Connell Information Technologies Center.  This houses the latest high fidelity human patient simulators, expanded library and multimedia area, new Clinical Skills and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment laboratory, and several more “breakout” rooms for small group activities.  Its internet capabilities connect KCOM with all our regional clinical training sites and any likewise equipped university in the world!  KCOM has one of the oldest active Standardized Patient programs in the country.

There is plenty to do when you are not studying for classes, too!  The Thompson Campus Center has basketball and handball courts, a rock climbing wall, free weights and machines, treadmills, stair climbing machines, elliptical machines, and stationary bicycles.  It even has a sauna and a hot tub! The nationally recognized Still-Well program encourages a healthy lifestyle for all participants.  The school hosts marathons, canoe trips, and other enriching experiences.  There are plenty of organizations for you to explore your interests and practice leadership skills you will need as physicians.

The Kirksville community offers a safe and relaxed lifestyle.  Opportunities abound to become involved in community life.  Whether you prefer mountain biking, day hikes, canoeing, water-skiing, the arts, theater, movies, or even nightlife, Kirksville has it all. Columbia, Mo. is an hour away.  Kirksville is also the home of the world class Truman State University.  St. Louis and Kansas City are roughly three hours away, and you can even take the train (round-trip) to Chicago for less than $100.00 and in less than six hours!

KCOM is the right choice for many of the top students from around the country because they receive a top-level osteopathic medical education in a safe, friendly, and economical community.  All of this combines to make the "KCOM Experience" unbeatable.

Thanks again for stopping by.  A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine is the right place to begin your career as an osteopathic physician!

Philip C. Slocum, D.O., FCCP, FACOI, FCCM, FACP
Professor of Medicine
Dean
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
A. T. Still University