Duquesne University Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine

College of Osteopathic Medicine Building: 1305 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
(412) 396-4400

Administration

  • John M. Kauffman, Jr., DO, FACOI, FACP, Professor of Medicine, Founding Dean of the Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Amber Fedin, DO, Professor, Family Medicine, Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs
  • Yunbo Li, MD, MPH, Ph.D., Professor of Pharmacology, Associate Dean, Research 
  • M. Renee Prater, DVM, Ph.D., Professor, Biomedical Sciences, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs
  • Jason Wells, Ph.D., Professor, Anatomy, Associate Dean, Biomedical Affairs

Mission

The Mission of the Duquesne University Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine is to provide excellence in medical education. The Nasuti College of Medicine 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 health care disparities among these communities. The Nasuti College of Medicine 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 MBS Student Handbook
  • Complete all exit paperwork that is required by the Nasuti College of Medicine and University
  • Satisfy all financial obligations with the Nasuti College of Medicine 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 Medical Student Handbook
  • Complete all exit paperwork required by the Nasuti College of Medicine and University
  • Satisfy all financial obligations to the Nasuti College of Medicine and University 

Program Level Educational Objectives

The Duquesne University Nasuti College of Osteopathic medicine is committed to ensuring competency-based medical education throughout the four years of undergraduate medical education. The College has designed a curriculum to include activities and assessments which reflect educational objectives and incorporate the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) Seven Core Competencies for Medical Education within the fourteen American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) core competencies. Students will be taught and assessed according to knowledge and skills related to these key competencies:

  1. Osteopathic Principles and Practice/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine 
    Demonstrate and apply knowledge of accepted standards in osteopathic manipulative treatment appropriate to the specialty. Remain dedicated to lifelong learning and practicing habits in osteopathic philosophy and OMM. 
  2. Medical Knowledge 
    Demonstrate and apply knowledge of accepted standards of clinical medicine in the respective area; remain current with new developments in medicine and participate in life-long learning activities. 
  3. Patient Care 
    Demonstrate the ability to effectively treat patients and provide medical care that incorporates the osteopathic philosophy, empathy towards patients, awareness of behavioral issues, as well as the incorporation of preventive medicine and health promotion. 
  4. Interpersonal and Communication Skills 
    Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that enable the student physician to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of health care teams. 
  5. Professionalism 
    Uphold the Osteopathic Oath in the conduct of one’s professional activities, which promotes advocacy of patient welfare, adherence to ethical principles, collaboration with health professionals, lifelong learning, and sensitivity to the care of diverse patient populations, while being cognizant of the patient’s physical, mental, and spiritual health in order to provide effective care. 
  6. Practice-Based Learning and Improvement 
    Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate methods of clinical practice; integrate evidence-based medicine into patient care; show an understanding of research methods; improve patient care practices.
  7. Systems-Based Practice 
    Demonstrate an understanding of health care delivery systems; provide effective and qualitative patient care within systems; and practice cost-effective medicine. 
  8. Counseling for Health Promotion/Disease Prevention  
    Demonstrate an understanding of preventive healthcare including screening and prevention guidelines and be able to apply this knowledge to provide patient-centered, team-based care. 
  9. Cultural Competencies 
    Demonstrate an understanding of culture and the elements that affect a patient’s healthcare; demonstrate cultural sensitivity and communication skills to care for patients with varying backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.
  10. Evaluation of Health Sciences Literature/Scientific Method
    Utilize current technologies to assess and apply evidence-based scientific information to patient care.
  11. Environmental and Occupational Medicine
    Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of the environment and a patient’s occupation on a patient’s health. Demonstrate knowledge and skills to care for patients’ environmental and occupational healthcare needs.
  12. Public Health Systems
    Apply understanding of public health, the social determinants of health, and health policies to an overall understanding of individual, system-based, and community healthcare.
  13. Global Health
    Demonstrate an understanding of the differences in diseases, preventive care needs, cultures, and healthcare systems outside of the United States.
  14. Interprofessional Collaboration
    Work collaboratively within a healthcare team demonstrating understanding and respect for the roles and responsibilities of each member of the team.