Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine

1305 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
(412) 396-4400

Administration

John M. Kauffman, Jr., DO, FACOI, FACP, Professor of Medicine, Founding Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine

Amber Fedin, DO, Associate Professor, Family Medicine, Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs

M. Renee Prater, DVM, Ph.D., Professor, Biomedical Sciences, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs

Jason Wells, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Anatomy, Associate Dean, Biomedical Affairs

Mission

The mission of the Duquesne University College of Medicine is to provide excellence in medical education. The College will train physicians who will serve God, in the Spiritan tradition, by caring for all people in all communities, including in underserved urban and rural communities of Western Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world, addressing healthcare disparities among these communities. The College will graduate physician leaders in all medical specialties with a focus on primary care.

Academic Programs

Master's in Biomedical Sciences

The Master's in Biomedical Sciences degree is a 32-credit degree completed over the course of two consecutive semesters in a ten-month period.

To be eligible for graduation, an MBS student must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Successfully complete (pass) the 32 required credits of coursework with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Meet all academic requirements and professional and ethical conduct expectations as outlined in the DUQCOM MBS Student Handbook
  • Complete all exit paperwork that is required by the COM and University
  • Satisfy all financial obligations with the COM and University

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine


The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree is completed over the course of eight semesters in a four-year period.

To be eligible for graduation, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine student must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Successfully pass each required course in the DO curriculum within six calendar years from the date of matriculation inclusive of any program extensions for any reason
  • Achieve a passing score on the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) COMLEX-USA Level 1 and COMLEX-USA Level 2-CE licensing examinations within allowable attempts and timelines
  • Meet all academic requirements and professional and ethical conduct expectations as outlined in the DUQCOM Medical Student Handbook
  • Complete all exit paperwork required by the COM and University
  • Satisfy all financial obligations to the COM and University