University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM)

Medical School Online Fair Outline

(The following are in Eastern Time)

10am: UIWSOM Information Session

Join this presentation to learn more about the UIWSOM Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) Programs.

Topics of interest for this session:

• Mission and Service Area
• Curriculum
• DO and MBS Class Profiles
• Application Process

12pm: Chat with the Admissions Team

UIWSOM representatives will be available to provide feedback on:

• Application Process
• MCAT Scores and GPA
• Prerequisites
• Multiple Mini Interviews
• Tuition and Financial Aid
• Other General Questions

2pm: Ask the Dean’s Session

The purpose of this session is to provide participants with an opportunity to meet Dr. Robyn Phillips-Madson, DO, MPH, RPh, UIWSOM Founding Dean and Chief Academic Officer, and Ms. Andrea Cyterski-Acosta, Associate Dean of Admissions. 

4pm: Master of Biomedical Sciences

Are you thinking about pursuing Master of Biomedical Sciences degree? Join this session to learn about a program designed to enhance the scientific knowledge of students who desire to pursue a professional degree in the biomedical sciences or in healthcare professions.

Program Facts: 

• Guaranteed a multiple mini interview to UIWSOM DO program and application fee waiver.
• Provides Pre-Health Professional Examination Preparation

Presenters:

Dr. Anamika Sengupta, PhD

Associate Professor

Director of Masters of Biomedical Sciences Program

Dr. Amanda Galan-Davila, PhD

Assistant Professor of Cellular and Molecular Biology and Chemistry

6:30 pm: Day in the Life of a Learner

This is an opportunity to chat directly with our current students. Learner Ambassadors will be available to provide a student perspective.  

Mission
The mission of the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine flows from the mission of the university and the founding call of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. 

UIWSOM’s mission is to empower all members of the medical education community to achieve academic, professional and personal success and develop a commitment to lifelong learning through excellence in learner–centered, patient-focused education, justice-based research and meaningful partnerships of osteopathic clinical service across the spectrum of undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education.  The development and application of osteopathic principles of medicine across four years of physician training will promote culturally, linguistically, and community responsive care for all patients to enhance patient safety and improve patient outcomes.

Vision

Our vision is to transform learning communities with the ability to impact civic engagement, education, health and health care in the global community.

Educational Philosophy

The University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Program curriculum stresses independent study and self-directed learning. The 4-year program begins by building upon small and large group interactive case-based learning experiences, and focuses on conceptual knowledge acquisition, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning—not rote memorization and recall of facts.

All engagements with faculty facilitators are designed to utilize assessment to guide learning and evaluation to improve outcomes.  All UIWSOM educational programs are built upon and is continuously informed by these guiding principles:

• Reflect the UIW and  UIWSOM mission, vision, and values.
• Support adult learning and educational principles.
• Synthesize the science of medical knowledge for clinical practice.
• Develop critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and reflective practice.
• Integrate osteopathic principles in education and professional practice

Additional Programs: Master of Biomedical Sciences
The University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine is excited to offer an innovative one-year program designed to enhance the scientific knowledge of graduates who desire to pursue a professional degree in the biomedical sciences or in healthcare.

Learners will go through a rigorous curriculum that integrates science, research, bioethics and medical humanities, with an emphasis on population health, culminating into a final capstone project.

Location 

The University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine is located at the up-and-coming community of Brooks City in the southeast side of San Antonio, Texas housed under the former school of aerospace medicine.

To learn more about UIWSOM, please take a few minutes to review the following videos. 

Check out the UIWSOM Anatomy Lab

UIWSOM Family: A slide show of our faculty, students, and staff. 

Contacts and Additional Information