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

Online Fair Agenda

NOTE: These following are in Eastern Time

11am-12pm:  General Webinar about the Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) Medicine and Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) Programs at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM)

12pm-1pm: Ask the Deans  

Presenters: Dr. Robyn Phillips-Madson, DO, MPH, RPh, Founding Dean and Chief Academic Officer, and Ms. Andrea Cyterski-Acosta, Associate Dean of Admissions

2pm-3pm: Ask a DO and a DO Student Session 

Presenters: Dr. Carol Browne, DO, Associate Professor, and a Learner Ambassador

4pm-5pm: Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) at UIWSOM 

Presenters: Dr. Linda Solis, PhD, Assistant Professor of Applied Humanities, and a Learner Ambassador

6pm-7pm: General Webinar about DO and MBS Programs

Presenters: Admissions Office and Learner Ambassadors

8pm-9pm: Day in the Life of a Student at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine

Presenters: Learner Ambassadors

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

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.

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

Check out the UIWSOM Anatomy Lab

UIW SOM Anatomy Lab tour from Vimeo.

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

UIWSOM Family from UIWSOM Admissions on Vimeo.