Osteopathic Physician-Scientist Training Programs by State
Osteopathic physician-scientist training programs (OPSTPs) are post-graduate training programs offered at the member colleges of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) through which students receive training in both osteopathic medicine and scientific research.
These programs are intended to produce physicians well-versed in basic biomedical, translational, clinical, behavioral, epidemiologic and prevention research. OPSTPs are an ideal option for students who would like to pursue careers in scientific and clinical research.
Most OPSTPs are designed as dual or concurrent Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programs, typically available through the COM or their affiliated institution. However, some COMs permit students to pursue the DO degree through the COM while completing the PhD degree at another institution. Additionally, students have the option to complete one degree first and then pursue the other, or they may receive research training during fellowships.
Below is a list of OPSTPs by state. Please refer to the website of each AACOM member COM for more information about their OPSTPs and admissions requirements and process.
OPSTPs By State
If you are an AACOM member COM with an OPSTP and do not see your COM listed below, please contact Aisha Ali, MHRM, for inclusion.
Colorado
- Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Englewood, Colorado
Iowa
- Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
West Des Moines, Iowa
Michigan
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
East Lansing, MI
New Jersey
- Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Stratford, New Jersey
New York
- New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Old Westbury, NY
Ohio
Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Tulsa, OK and Tahlequah, OK (additional location)
Texas
- University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fort Worth, TX
Utah