College of Osteopathic Medicine Curriculum

The curriculum at Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine consists of four years of structured training leading to the doctor of osteopathic medicine degree. 

Years 1 & 2

We incorporate active learning in the classroom to enhance critical thinking skills to prepare you for continued learning throughout your career. We have early clinical exposure in the curriculum through participation in Score 1 for Health, standardized patient encounters and human patient simulation. 

Years 3 & 4

In your third and fourth years, you’ll be matched with a preceptor, or hospital at one of our clerkship sites to put your first- and second-year knowledge to work with real patients. You’ll receive advanced clinical training through both inpatient and outpatient clerkships in a wide variety of medical settings.