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, 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.

 

Fall Semester
MED 500 Human Anatomy I
MED 510 Human Physiology I
MED 520 Cell and Molecular Biology
MED 532 Medical Immunology and Microbiology
MED 550 Medical Applications I

 

Spring Semester
MED 505 Human Anatomy II
MED 515 Human Physiology II
MED 535 Foundations of Pharmacology
MED 540 Pathologic Basis of Disease
MED 545 Evidence Based Medicine 
MED 555 Medical Applications II

 

 

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. 
 
Fall Year 1 - Block 1
MED 600 Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine I
MED 608 Clinical Skills I
MED 616 Professional Medical Practice I
MED 624 Foundations of Medical Research I 
MED 650 Human Anatomy I
MED 652 Foundations of Microbiology and Immunology I
MED 653 Cellular and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics
MED 655 Foundations of Physiology I

 

Fall Year 1 - Block 2
MED 602 Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine II
MED 610 Clinical Skills II
MED 618 Professional Medical Practice II
MED 626 Foundations of Medical Research II
MED 660 Human Anatomy II
MED 662 Foundations of Microbiology and Immunology II
MED 665 Foundations of Physiology II
MED 657 Foundations of Pathology
MED 668 Pharmacology

 

Spring Year 1 - Block 3
MED 604 Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine III
MED 612 Clinical Skills III
MED 620 Professional Medical Practice III
MED 628 Foundations of Medical Research III
MED 670 Musculoskeletal Medicine
MED 672 Neurology I

 

Spring Year 1 - Block 4
MED 606 Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine IV
MED 614 Clinical Skills IV
MED 622 Professional Medical Practice IV
MED 630 Foundations of Medical Research IV
MED 674 Neurology II
MED 676 Psychiatry

 

Fall Year 2 - Block 5
MED 700 Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine V
MED 708 Clinical Skills V
MED 716 Professional Medical Practice V
MED 724 Foundations of Medical Research V
MED 750 Cardiology
MED 752 Pulmonology

 

Fall Year 2 - Block 6
MED 702 Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine VI
MED 710 Clinical Skills VI
MED 718 Professional Medical Practice VI
MED 726 Foundations of Medical Research VI
MED 754 Nephrology
MED 756 Hematology and Immunology
MED 758 Dermatology

 

Spring Year 2 - Block 7
MED 704 Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine VII
MED 712 Clinical Skills VII
MED 720 Professional Medical Practice VII
MED 728 Foundations of Medical Research VII
MED 760 Endocrinology
MED 762 Gastroenterology

 

Spring Year 2 - Block 8
MED 706 Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine VII
MED 714 Clinical Skills VIII
MED 722 Professional Medical Practice VIII
MED 730 Foundations of Medical Research VIII
MED 764 Obstetrics, Gynecology and Urology
MED 780 Medical Knowledge Integration I

 

Fall Year 3 - Clinical Rotations (Sample Sequence)
MED 800 Professional Medical Practice IX
MED 810 Clinical Rotation - Simulation Medicine
MED 812 Clinical Rotation - Internal Medicine I
MED 814 Clinical Rotation - Internal Medicine II
MED 816 Clinical Rotation - Medical Selective
MED 818 Clinical Rotation - Surgery
MED 820 Clinical Rotation - OB/GYN

 

Spring Year 3 - Clinical Rotations (Sample Sequence)
MED 802 Professional Medical Practice X
MED 880 Medical Knowledge Integration II
MED 822 Clinical Rotation - Pediatrics
MED 824 Clinical Rotation - Psychiatry
MED 826 Clinical Rotation - Family Medicine
MED 828 Clinical Rotation - Underserved/International Medicine
MED 830 Clinical Rotation - Medical Surgical Selective

 

Fall Year 4 - Clinical Rotations (Sample Sequence)
MED 900 Transition to Residency I
MED 910 Clinical Rotation -Medical Selective I
MED 912 Clinical Rotation - Medical Selective II
MED 914 Clinical Rotation - Elective I
MED 916 Clinical Rotation - Primary Care Selective
MED 918 Clinical Rotation - Elective II
MED 920 Clinical Rotation - Surgical Selective

 

Spring Year 4 - Clinical Rotations (Sample Sequence)
MED 902 Transition to Residency II
MED 930 Clinical Rotation - Geriatrics
MED 932 Clinical Rotation - Elective III
MED 934 Clinical Rotation - Emergency Medicine
MED 936 Clinical Rotation - Elective IV

 

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.