Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2025–2026 121 the educational objectives of the program and are directly tied to these core competencies. Additionally, KPCOM recognizes that, at minimum, a D.O. graduate must be able to • demonstrate basic knowledge of osteopathic philosophy and practice, and osteopathic manipulative treatment • demonstrate medical knowledge through one or more of the following: passing of course tests, standardized tests of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), post-core rotation tests, research activities, presentations, and participation in directed reading programs and/or journal clubs, as well as other evidence-based medical activities • demonstrate appropriate interpersonal and communication skills with patients and other healthcare professionals • demonstrate knowledge of professional, ethical, legal, practice management, and public health issues applicable to medical practice • demonstrate Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) skills as assessed by nationally standardized evaluations A student who has satisfactorily completed all the academic requirements described above will be granted the degree Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) provided the student • has attended a minimum of two years at NSU’s KPCOM • has completed all requirements for graduation within 150 percent of the time for the program’s curriculum, starting from the date of matriculation into the KPCOM or, for transfer students, the date of matriculation into their original college of osteopathic medicine or college of allopathic medicine, including approved leaves from studies • has complied with all the legal and financial requirements of the university • has attended the compulsory portions of senior week, including the graduation ceremony, at which time the degree is conferred and the student takes the osteopathic oath • has passed COMLEX Level 1 and Level 2-CE examinations • has reached at least 21 years of age • has demonstrated the ethical, personal, and professional qualities deemed necessary for the successful and continued study and practice of osteopathic medicine • has demonstrated suitability for the practice of medicine as evidenced by showcasing an ethical and professional manner, displaying responsibility for patient care, and exhibiting integrity in the conduct of clinical and academic activities • has demonstrated compliance with the NSU and KPCOM Code of Behavioral Conduct Once a student has fulfilled all the requirements for being granted the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), the student will not be permitted to enroll in any additional coursework within the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program.
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