Michigan State University

College of Osteopathic Medicine

What is osteopathic medicine?

Dean Amalfitano addresses misinformation around osteopathic medicine and explains the foundations and guiding principle of the profession.

Research and Scholarly Activity

Dedicated to advancing biomedical research that helps improve the health and well-being of all people in our communities and around the world.

Outreach and Engagement

Serve the community and build clinical skills by participating in activities ranging from treating athletes to providing free healthcare to the underserved.

Diversity, Inclusion and Safety

Committed to maintaining a climate of safety to support and enhance inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty and staff.

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Providing world-class, osteopathic, student-centered graduate and medical education and research in order to foster community access to patient-centered medical care.Learn More

COVID-19 updates

The College of Osteopathic Medicine is working hard to support an engaged and connected experience for all. Safety is our highest priority for our faculty, staff and students.College COVID-19 Information

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Events

Creating an Inclusive and Caring Learning Environment

Date & Time: 2020-10-2808:00:00

Event Type: Public

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Creating an Inclusive and Caring Learning Environment October 28, 2020 This course will introduce you to insights about how to create a caring and inclusive learning environment by getting back to why went into medicine by exploring c…

MedEd Transformation Podcast - Helping People Change

Date & Time: 2020-11-0412:00:00

Event Type: Public

Site: Other

MedEd Transformation Podcast 1st Wednesday of every Month Helping People Change Richard Boyatzis, PhD Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. . https://msu.zoom.us/s/99682840297 Passwo…

Osteopathic Foundations– Didactics: Ethical Medicine

Date & Time: 2020-11-1008:00:00

Event Type: Public

Site: Other

Osteopathic Foundations– Didactics: Ethical Medicine Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8 AM 5 hours Link available soon

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What is osteopathic medicine? A D.O. explains

In the years after the Civil War, without antibiotics and vaccines, many clinicians of the day relied on techniques like arsenic, castor oil, mercury and bloodletting to treat the ill. Unsanitary surgical practices were standard. These “treatments” promised cures but often led to more sickness and pain.

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Continuing Medical Education

The MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine recognizes the important role CME plays in the preservation of excellence in patient care and the enhancement of community well-being. We are committed to providing educational opportunities that strengthen provider performance and patient outcomes.Learn More

International Opportunities

You’ll have the chance to serve the global community as well as the local community. Under the direction of faculty members and other outstanding physicians, build your clinical skills and earn credits while treating people who have little to no access to regular medical care.

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