Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University Academics

First and second years: Includes a strong basic science core coupled with an early introduction to clinical medicine. Courses in Clinical Correlates/Case Presentation clarifies the connections between didactic teachings and clinical findings and foster the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Through the Preceptor Program beginning in the first year, students spend an afternoon every other week shadowing a physician at community and ambulatory practice sites. Third and fourth years: Students rotate through a variety of clinical departments at ambulatory and hospital sites. Required rotations include family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, expanded primary care, geriatrics, critical care, and emergency medicine. Students also complete 16 weeks of elective rotations. Affiliated Teaching Hospitals Hospital affiliations in the valley and throughout the state are extensive and include: Arrowhead Community Hospital, Boswell Memorial, Charter Behavioral, Phoenix Regional Medical Center, Paradise Valley Hospital, Sierra Vista Community, Ft. Huachuca U.S. Army Medical Facility, John C. Lincoln (North Mountain and Deer Valley), Kingman Regional, Luke Air Force Base, Mesa General, Tempe St. Lukes, Parker Community, Scottsdale Healthcare, Thunderbird Samaritan, and Maryvale Hospital. Housing About 200 on-campus, student apartments, consisting of 1- and 2-bedrooms, are available. Athletic facilities are nearby.