Biological Sciences & Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, B.S./D.O.

Degree Type
7-Year Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Department

Are you interested in pursuing a career as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine? SUNY Old Westbury has a program that enables you to complete 3 years towards your Bachelor of Science degree at Old Westbury and begin your first year of Medical studies at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM).

This accelerated B.S./D.O. program requires admission both to SUNY Old Westbury and NYITCOM. Students accepted into the program are assured admission to the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine provided that they maintain a minimum 3.50 grade point average, provide adequate scores on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), and receive approval from NYITCOM faculty following an interview to be conducted during the third year of the program. Students must also complete the regular pre-medical science courses within the first three years. Matriculation at NYITCOM will occur in the fourth post-high school year.

Students in the program will receive their B.S. after one year in medical school and their D.O. after completing the normal 4-year medical school curriculum. The regular premedical course requirements, in addition to major program requirements and general education requirements, include courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, English and physics. The program is designed for students entering SUNY  Old Westbury from high school. 

Curriculum
typical three-year course of study at suny old westbury

112 credits (credits shown in parentheses)

Semester 1
  • EL1000 English Composition I (4)
  • FY1000 First Year Seminar (4)
  • MA2090 Precalculus (4)
  • CP2120-2121 Principles of Chemistry I (4)
Semester 2
  • EL22xx English Composition II (4)
  • MA2310 Calculus I (4)
  • CE2000 Community Engagement (2)
  • CP 2130-2131 Principles of Chemistry II (4)
  • Gen Ed “linked course” (4)
Summer Session II (end of 1st year)
  • CP3300-3302 Organic Chemistry I (5)
Summer Session III (end of 1st year)
  • CP3310-3312 Organic Chemistry II (5)
Semester 3
  • CP2220-2221 Physics I (4)
  • BS2400-2401 Basic Biological Sciences I (4)
  • Gen Ed course (4)
  • PY2010 Introduction to Psychology (4)
Semester 4
  • CP4490 Biochemistry for Life Sciences (3)

  • CP2230-2231 Physics II (4)

  • SY1500 Intro to Sociology (4)

  • BS2410-2411 Basic Biological Sciences II (4)

  • General Elective (1)

Semester 5
  • Biology Elective for Major (4)

  • Biology Elective for Major (4)

  • BS5410 Seminar I in Biology (2)

  • Gen Ed course (4)

  • Gen Ed course (4)

Semester 6
  • Biology Elective for Major (4)

  • Biology Elective for Major (4)

  • BS5420 Seminar II in Biology (2)

  • Gen Ed course (4)

  • General Elective (4)

typical four-year course of study at NYITCOM

Students move to NYITCOM for the D.O. courses to be taken in years four through seven of the program. Credits shown in parentheses:

Year 1
  • LDB 501 Fundamentals of Osteopathic Medicine (7.5)
  • LDB 502 Hematological/Immunological System (7.0)
  • LDB 503 Integumentary System (4.5)
  • LDB 504 Neurological System (15.0)
  • LDB 505 Musculoskeletal System (4.5)
  • BLS 501 Basic Life Support (0.5)
Year 2
  • LDB 601 Cardiovascular System (8.0)
  • LDB 602 Respiratory System (5.0)
  • LDB 603 Gastrointestinal System (7.5)
  • LDB 604 Genitourinary System (6.0)
  • LDB 605 Reproductive System (5.0)
  • LDB 606 Endocrine System (5.0)
  • SEM 601 Child Abuse Seminar (0.5)
  • SEM 603 Infection Control Seminar (0.5)
  • ACLS 601 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (1.0)
  • SEM 603 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Seminar (HIPPA) (0.5)
Year 3

The third year NYITCOM student physician is expected to complete a set of mandatory clinical workshops:

  • Family Medicine – 6 weeks
  • Medicine – 12 weeks
  • Ob/Gyn – 6 weeks
  • Pediatrics – 6 weeks
  • Psychiatry – 6 weeks
  • Surgery – 12 weeks
Year 4

Fourth year student physicians at NYITCOM complete a set of clinical clerkships including:

  • 2 Sub-Internships for 4 weeks each in Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, ObGyn, Psychiatry or Family Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine for 4 weeks
  • Radiology for 4 weeks
  • A Preceptorship with a Board certified DO who has completed an Osteopathic Internship or Ambulatory Medicine in a NYITCOM approved clinical site in General Medicine, Pediatrics or Family Practice
  • 2 electives of 4 weeks each at a NYITCOM approved clinical site in Medicine/Pediatrics and Surgery/ObGyn
  • 3 electives of 4 weeks each at any NYITCOM approved site in any NYITCOM approved discipline