Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

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The A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, located in Kirksville, Missouri, is the founding institution of osteopathic medicine. Founded in 1892 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, the school was originally named The American School of Osteopathy. ^[1]

The institution's name was changed to A. T. Still University after adding a campus at Mesa, Arizona. ATSU-KCOM refers to the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine specifically, and also to the Kirksville campus of A.T. Still University in general.

ATSU-KCOM is location to administrative offices for A. T. Still University, including the office of the president; the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine; the School of Health Management; the A. T. Still Research Institute; and the Still National Osteopathic Museum.

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[edit] Curriculum

The osteopathic curriculum includes four years of study. ^[2]

The first two years focus on osteopathic theory and methods, in an academic setting at the Kirksville campus. The academic experiences prepare the student for the clinical rotation experience.

The third and fourth year clinical rotation experience is completed at sites in one of the rotation regions. These regions include Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Utah.

[edit] References

1. ^ Still, Andrew [1897]. Autobiography of Andrew T. Still, with a history of the discovery and development of the science of osteopathy, together with an account of the founding of the American school of osteopathy. 
2. ^ Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - KCOM Curriculum.

[edit] External links

• Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
• A.T. Still University
• A.T. Still University President
• A.T. Still Research Institute
• Still National Osteopathic Museum

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