Pre-Osteopathic Medicine

What is osteopathic medicine?

Osteopathic medicine employs a holistic, patient-centered approach, encompassing the mind, body and spirit of the patient and integrating conventional medical practices with osteopathic manipulative treatment to diagnose, treat and prevent illness.

What is the pre-osteopathic medicine track at Trine University?

The pre-osteopathic medicine track includes coursework, integrated within your Bachelor of Science in Biology degree, that prepares you to be accepted into and succeed in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine.

What benefits do I get by studying pre-osteopathic medicine at Trine University?

By completing the pre-osteopathic medicine track, you will be equipped to continue to graduate school and a career in osteopathic medicine. You also qualify for early acceptance into the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, with the possibility of direct admission.

What experiences will I have on this track?

Coursework in the pre-osteopathic medicine track at Trine University includes training in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, psychology and ethics as well as laboratory and practical experiences.

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What can I do once I complete the track and my degree?

Once you complete the pre-osteopathic medicine track and Bachelor of Science in Biology degree, you can continue on to medical school and a career as an osteopathic doctor. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine practice in all medical specialties.