College of Osteopathic Medicine
About XUCOM
About the College of Osteopathic Medicine
Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, Xavier University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (XUCOM) is directly answering the call to expand vital healthcare access in the region. With an expected shortage of primary care physicians across Ohio, XUCOM prepares graduates to promote preventative medicine and manage disease for underserved populations.
Driven by Jesuit values, our impactful physician leaders will practice holistic medicine, promote the common good and champion quality of life for all.
Regional Impact
As Ohio’s first new medical school in nearly 50 years, we are dedicated to transforming regional healthcare and addressing the primary care shortage.
Certainty in Training
With 120% of our clinical rotations already secured in the Cincinnati area, you can focus on your studies without the stress of placement uncertainty.
Elite Partnerships
Gain hands-on experience through our premier network of clinical partners, including TriHealth, Mercy Health, The Christ Hospital and Cincinnati Children’s.
A Tailored Path
Our innovative curriculum allows you to customize your education, shaping your medical journey around the specific kind of physician you aspire to become.
Understanding Osteopathic Medicine: The D.O. Path
If you are exploring medical school, you've likely seen the initials M.D. (Allopathic) and D.O. (Osteopathic). While both pathways produce fully licensed physicians, Osteopathic medicine is defined by a "whole-person" approach. Rather than just treating symptoms, D.O.s are trained to look at the patient as a unified whole - mind, body and spirit.
Medicine with a Mission
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Our programs focus on holistic care — treatment with a focus on the whole person (body, mind and spirit).
XUCOM offers students a guaranteed clinical experience right here in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Steven J. Halm, D.O., FAAP, FACP, FACO shares his vision for the Xavier College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Accreditation details for the Xavier University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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About XUCOM Program at Xavier University
Pre-accredited
The college has received pre-accreditation status from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, which is the recognized accrediting agency for the approval of colleges and programs leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. The address and phone number of the accrediting agency are:
Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, American Osteopathic Association
142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Telephone: (312) 202-8124 | Fax: (312) 202-8424 | Email: predoc@osteopathic.org
Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."