Pre-Clinical Education
Years 1 and 2 –
Curriculum Overview

The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine curriculum is designed to educate osteopathic primary care physicians who are skilled in health promotion and illness prevention as well as the delivery of illness care.

To educate this type of physician:

  • The basic and clinical science foundations of the curriculum in Years 1 and 2 are augmented by a strong program in human behavior and community medicine in the Essentials of Osteopathic Medicine and Experiences in Doctoring courses. Through these courses the first two years, students observe and interact with patients through doctors' offices, nursing homes and local schools.
  • Our curriculum is innovative and constantly changing to keep up with all the changes of modern medicine.
  • Curriculum delivery can vary from established teaching methods, to case-based formats, problem-based learning, small group discussions, to independent study, all of them integrating subject matter with clinical "pearls" and our seven UNECOM competencies.
  • Our seven competencies include: (1) osteopathic principles and practice, (2) patient care, (3) medical knowledge, (4) practice-based learning and improvement, (5) interpersonal and communications skills, (6) professionalism, (7) system-based practice.
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine is taught in every portion of our curriculum.
  • Students find open communication between faculty and students and know that their input is valued.
  • Students find comradery and exceptional support from their fellow students.
  • The college provides state-of-the-art laboratory and educational facilities. The Harold Alfond Center for the Health Sciences is a three-story building, housing laboratories and lecture halls that place the UNECOM at the national forefront of health and life sciences education. Its gross anatomy lab and fresh tissue lab are among the most advanced facilities in the world. Its Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OP&P) lab is spacious and well designed with the latest technological support.

For details of UNECOM's Years 1 and 2 curriculum, click on these Catalog links:

   
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