Invest in the Future of Healthcare
Xavier established the nation’s first Jesuit Catholic College of Osteopathic Medicine to address the growing demand for quality healthcare with physicians who will care for the whole person—mind, body and spirit. Your generosity helps make that mission possible, opening doors for future doctors and expanding access to quality healthcare in communities that need it most.
Answering the Call to Heal
Across Ohio and the nation, communities need more physicians than ever before. Too few doctors are entering the profession as many experienced physicians near retirement, leaving communities with fewer providers to meet growing healthcare needs. Through the College of Osteopathic Medicine, Xavier will prepare mission-driven physicians who care for the whole person—and who are uniquely equipped to serve the communities where they're needed most.
- 120,000 — Projected U.S. physician shortage by 2030.
- 30.5% — Of Ohio physicians currently in or near retirement age.
- 681 — Projected primary care doctor shortage in Ohio by 2030.
- Source: The Cicero Institute
One Gift. A Lifetime of Care
Medical school is one of the most significant financial investments a student can make, yet the need for compassionate physicians has never been greater. Donor support helps remove those barriers, allowing future physicians to focus on answering their calling. Their education becomes an investment that reaches far beyond the classroom—touching every patient, family and community they will one day serve.
Ways to Make an Impact
- Annual Giving helps reduce financial barriers for future physicians through scholarships and immediate support for the college's mission.
- Capital Giving supports medical facilities and major investments that will shape the future of the College of Osteopathic Medicine for generations to come.
Questions about giving?
Contact Pete Owendoff, Associate Vice President, University Advancement, directly at 513-745-3335 or owendoff@xavier.edu for any inquiries or assistance.