Can DOs Practice Medicine Internationally?
Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine offers a comprehensive doctor of osteopathic medicine program for both United States and prospective international doctors. Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) offers a comprehensive Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program for both United States and prospective international doctors. Doctors can travel and see the world while practicing medicine. Osteopathic doctors have full practice rights Read more >
KansasCOM’s First Class Begins Clinical Rotations
KansasCOM’s third-year students have fanned out across the state for their first experiences in clinical settings, and they are earning rave reviews. After two years and hundreds of hours devoted to preparing for their medical careers in lectures, simulation labs, anatomy lessons, community service, and air ambulance ride-alongs, the first class at Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) has Read more >
How Osteopathic Medicine Meets Community Needs
Osteopathic medicine is a health care practice that not only addresses your physical ailments but also emphasizes preventive care, patient education, and community wellness. Doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) are at the forefront of a movement to foster stronger, healthier communities through comprehensive and individualized care. Discover how the community-focused approach of osteopathic medicine is transforming lives and building Read more >
Dr. Joaquin Santos Hits an Education Home Run at the College World Series
Baseball is about hot dogs, peanuts, and Cracker Jack. It’s about swings and strikes. It’s about pitching, hitting, and catching as well as family, friendship, and fandom. It’s about winning on the best days and losing on the worst. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s also about strains, sprains, concussions, and contusions. On those occasions, the most valuable players aren’t the athletes Read more >
Kansas Health Science Center is now Kansas Health Science University
After five years as a Wichita-based nonprofit university committed to developing strong, innovative education programs in emerging areas of health care, Kansas Health Science Center (KHSC) is changing its name to Kansas Health Science University (KHSU) effective today. “This name change reflects our growth and ongoing commitment to providing exceptional programs that produce forward-thinking, empathetic health care leaders,” said Read more >
Muscle Energy Technique: Highlighting Osteopathic Practices
What Is Muscle Energy Technique? Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is a manual therapy in osteopathic medicine developed by Fred Mitchell Sr., DO, in 1948 and is one of the many techniques taught in the osteopathic curriculum at KansasCOM. MET uses the patient's muscle force in controlled isometric contractions to actively participate in their treatment, guided by a practitioner's counterforce. Read more >
What Is Patient-Centered Care, and Why Is It Important?
A transformative shift is redefining the way we approach health and wellness in modern health care. At the heart of this change is patient-centered care, a philosophy that puts the patient at the center of medical care instead of only their symptoms or disease. This patient-centered approach is a methodology of crucial importance to the future of osteopathic medicine, Read more >
KansasCOM and League 42 team up to hit a home run for community health at annual DO Day of Service
The Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM), in partnership with League 42, hosted a health fair as part of the National DO Day of Service. This special day was not only a chance to support the Wichita community but also an educational opportunity for the 90 student doctors who volunteered. The event took place at League 42’s Leslie Rudd Learning Read more >
Committed to Service: Military Scholarship Programs at KHSU-KansasCOM
The Kansas Health Science University-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSU-KansasCOM) proudly announces that 24 of its students, approximately 10% of the student population, are enrolled in military scholarship programs, a testament to their commitment to both their medical education and their nation. KHSU-KansasCOM facilitates numerous students through the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), offering full tuition, a monthly stipend, Read more >