The OCOM Experience
An Education Designed Around the Physician You'll Become.
At Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine, medical education is about more than what you learn in the classroom. It is about developing the knowledge, clinical skills, and compassion to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Through osteopathic principles, hands-on learning, innovative educational experiences, and a commitment to lifelong learning, OCOM prepares future physicians to meet the evolving needs of healthcare.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Four Pillars of the OCOM Learning Experience
Becoming a physician takes more than mastering medical knowledge. It requires clinical experience, critical thinking, curiosity, and an understanding of the people behind every patient. The OCOM educational experience brings these elements together.
01 / FOUNDATIONAL EDUCATION
Osteopathic Medical Education
Develop an understanding of the relationship between structure and function, the body's ability to heal, and the importance of treating the whole person.
02 / PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Hands-On Learning
Build clinical knowledge and practical skills through active learning, clinical skills development, and opportunities to apply classroom concepts.
03 / INNOVATION
Simulation & Technology
Explore modern medical education through simulation, technology, and learning environments that support the development of clinical knowledge and confidence.
04 / DISCOVERY
Research & Scholarly Activity
Encourage inquiry, critical thinking, and evidence-based approaches to medicine through research, scholarship, and academic exploration.
Every experience is an opportunity to grow into the physician you aspire to become.
More Than a Medical Education
Becoming a physician is a journey shaped by the people you meet, the experiences you share, and the opportunities that challenge you to grow. At OCOM, learning extends beyond the classroom into a community built around collaboration, discovery, and purpose.
A Community That Supports Your Growth
Medical school is a shared journey. Build connections, learn alongside your classmates, and become part of a community committed to helping one another succeed.
Learn Alongside Dedicated Faculty
Engage with faculty who bring their knowledge, experience, and perspectives into the learning environment as you develop the skills and judgment of a future physician.
Discover Your Potential Beyond the Classroom
Explore opportunities to participate in research, professional organizations, service, and experiences that help shape your development as a future physician.
See What Makes OCOM Different
Explore the campus, experience the learning environment, and discover what your medical school journey could look like.
Get to Know Your Future Campus
Your medical school environment matters. Explore the spaces where OCOM students learn, collaborate, and prepare for their future in medicine. Take a virtual tour and get a closer look at the OCOM campus.
There's More to Discover When You're Here.
See the campus, explore the learning environment, and experience the community that makes OCOM unique. Plan your visit and take the next step in getting to know OCOM.
Start Your Journey to Medicine in Six Years.
Through its partnership with Florida Polytechnic University, OCOM offers an accelerated six-year Bachelor of Science / Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine pathway. This distinctive opportunity connects undergraduate education with the pursuit of a career in osteopathic medicine.
Two institutions. One accelerated pathway toward a future in osteopathic medicine.
Become the Physician You're Meant to Be.
The journey to becoming a physician begins with the right educational experience. Discover how OCOM can help you build the knowledge, skills, and perspective to make a difference in the lives of others.
Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine
Preparing future physicians through an exceptional medical education experience.
Stories, Ideas & Perspectives
Get to know the people, ideas, and achievements shaping the OCOM community. Explore the latest news, hear from leaders in medicine, and discover perspectives on the future of healthcare.
Discover What's Happening at OCOM
From student achievements and research presentations to campus events and institutional milestones, explore the latest stories from the OCOM community.
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Perspectives on Medical Education
Explore insights, updates, and perspectives from OCOM leadership on medical education, the physician workforce, and the future of healthcare.
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Conversations That Inspire What's Next
Hear conversations with physicians, educators, healthcare leaders, and innovators sharing their experiences, insights, and perspectives.
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