A Message from the RVUCOM Dean

Welcome to Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. The following pages describe our unique curriculum and the policies that will guide you on your journey to becoming an osteopathic physician. I can think of no other profession that is as personally and intellectually rewarding.

Our medical school curriculum at Rocky Vista University will help you prepare for your future as a practicing physician in every way, including working with culturally diverse patients and communities. You will receive both “high tech” and “high touch” training that will lead to a solid foundation in the practice of medicine.

Rocky Vista University students assimilate the knowledge and skills required to prepare them for any field of medicine they wish to pursue. Our graduates distinguish themselves in the delivery of the highest quality of medical practice. 

The faculty and staff of Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine are committed to your medical education. We invite you to join us in this journey that will lead you to an exciting, demanding, and ultimately rewarding career of service to others, promoting health and curing disease throughout the nation and throughout the world.

Sincerely,
Heather P. Ferrill, DO, MS, MEdL
Dean of Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine