College of Osteopathic Medicine

The College of Osteopathic Medicine at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is dedicated to educating future physicians who lead with empathy, integrity, and a connection of mind, body, and spirit.

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Become a DO

Grounded in osteopathic philosophy, the college emphasizes compassionate, patient‑centered care and prepares students to meet the physical, emotional, and mental health needs of individuals and communities.

With a strong commitment to wellness, resilience, and service, the College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks to train physicians who care not only for their patients but also for themselves and the health of the communities they serve.

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Academics and Curriculum

Learn about IUPCOM’s academic approach, courses and curriculum, mentoring, support, facilities, and more.

Tuition and Financial Aid

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Student Support

IUP offers support for students—from academic, health and wellness, career guidance, and more—to help you stay on track and reach your goals.

Message from the Dean

“IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine will focus on identifying, recruiting, and educating those hidden healthcare heroes who may not even realize their own potential to become our next generation of physicians. We will carefully refine and document our successes, creating a revolutionary national model for scouting and bolstering future healthcare leaders, especially for our rural communities.” — IUP COM Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose

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News

IUP, Two Cambria County Sites Announce Clinical Training Affiliation Agreements with IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine

Indiana University of Pennsylvania celebrated clinical training affiliation agreements with Highlands Health Medical Center and Laurel Pediatrics Associates of Johnstown for future students at IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine with signing events on October 29.

29 October 2026

IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Associate Founding Dean Selected for Leadership Role in National Organization

Interim Senior Associate Dean of Operations and Founding Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Graduate Medical Education Ryan Smith has been selected to serve as the American Osteopathic Association representative on the Psychiatry Residency Review Committee for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

27 October 2026

IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Dean Honored as Trailblazer in Healthcare by City & State

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Dean Miko Rose has been selected as a “Trailblazer in Healthcare 2026” by City & State Pennsylvania.

05 October 2026

PA Department of Human Services, IUP Announce Collaboration to Train Future Physicians at Clarks Summit State Hospital, Boosting Availability of Rural Health Care Workers

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Val Arkoosh and leadership from IUP announced the signing of an agreement between Clarks Summit State Hospital and IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine that will help educate and train students for future roles in rural health care in the Pennsylvania communities where they are needed most.

24 September 2026

IUP Graduate “Comes Home” for IRMC Family Medicine Residency Program

Tia Harne, DO, a 2021 summa cum laude graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has “come home” to Indiana as a resident at Indiana Regional Medical Center’s Family Medicine Residency Program.

14 September 2026