The Rocky Vista University - Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVU-MCOM) has established the following program learning outcomes, which are based upon the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) seven core competencies:
RVU-MCOM Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
- Apply osteopathic principles and practices to patient care. (Osteopathic Philosophy & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine)
- Apply knowledge of biomedical sciences to clinical medicine. (Medical Knowledge)
- Perform comprehensive patient care utilizing best practices of osteopathic medicine. (Patient Care)
- Utilize effective communication skills to support positive patient-centered and inter-professional relationships. (Interpersonal & Communication Skills)
- Uphold the principles of the Osteopathic Oath. (Professionalism)
- Evaluate patient-care practices through critical thinking using evidence-based medical principles. (Practice-Based Learning & Improvement)
- Analyze health systems science to deliver individualized patient care. (Systems-Based Practice)