University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine

The University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) is a private, non-profit, medical school for osteopathic medicine located in San Antonio, in the U.S. state of Texas. Opened in 2015 as an academic division of the University of the Incarnate Word, the school holds provisional accreditation with the American Osteopathic Association.[2]

University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
TypePrivate, non-profit
Established2015
DeanRobyn Phillips-Madson[1]
Postgraduates150
Location
San Antonio
,
Texas
,
USA

29.3498°N 98.4543°W / 29.3498; -98.4543
CampusUrban, 23 acres (9.3 ha)
Websitewww.uiw.edu/som/

The school began the inaugural class in summer 2017.[3] Graduates of UIW-SOM will receive the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.

History

UIWSOM opened in 2015, as the second osteopathic medical school in the state of Texas, after the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, an academic unit of the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth.[4]

Campus

The campus of UIWSOM is located on 23 acres in south San Antonio, about 20 minutes from the main UIW campus.[2] Formerly the site of the US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, and now a registered historic district,[5][6] the campus is on the northwest corner of the Brooks City Base.

Academics

UIWSOM confers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine medical degree. In addition, a one-year masters program is offered: Master in Biomedical Sciences program.

The university plans to eventually move its Masters in Nursing and Physical Therapy programs to the Brooks City campus.[7]

See also

References
  1. Lloyd, Jennifer R. (November 11, 2013). "UIW picks founding dean for future med school".
  2. "University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM)" (PDF). Osteopathic Medical College Information Book. AACOM.
  3. Aldridge, James (Sep 9, 2015). "Incarnate Word reaches new milestone in development of medical program". San Antonio Business Journal.
  4. O'Hare, Peggy (June 20, 2014). "UIW medical school to relieve primary care shortage". San Antonio Express News.
  5. Baily, W. Scott (Jun 11, 2014). "UIW to convert aerospace medicine site into new medical school". San Antonio Business Journal.
  6. Garcia, Margaret. "UIW Kicks Off Renovations for New Medical School Facility at Brooks City Base". University of the Incarnate Word.
  7. Palacios, Joey (Jun 11, 2014). "UIW Seals Deal With Brooks City-Base For New Medical School". Texas Public Radio.
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