Enhance your Medical Performance Evaluation (MSPE) When Applying for Residencies

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate programs* offer courses in leadership and health care management that will:

  • Improve your readiness for the COMLEX-USA by focusing on key areas, including communication skills, cultural competency, ethical principles, community health, health promotion and disease prevention, and public health.
  • Enable you to become actively involved in local and national professional communities which will provide you with an understanding of the changing industry needs.
  • Sharpen your research skills such as developing a project plan, analyzing data and information, and presenting one’s work locally or nationally. provides an interdisciplinary classroom learning platform.
  • Offer you the opportunity to learn from a diverse group of interprofessional faculty allowing you to gather knowledge from multiple perspectives.
  • Help you develop effective communication and mentorship skills that are crucial in medical education.
  • Provide perspective on the challenges surrounding the current healthcare system while preparing you with the skills necessary to help develop solutions.

*All programs that have an accrediting agency are accredited, meaning that they are continuously evolving with their industries and put quality first.

Facts and Benefits

Reduced Tuition
As a College of Osteopathic Medicine D.O. student you will receive your graduate degree at a reduced cost.
Program Length
Finish your D.O. and graduate degree simultaneously. Most students complete their graduate degree in 2-3 years.
Program Flexibility
Courses are offered online in the evenings to fit into your D.O. schedule.
Deadline to Apply
Fall: August 1
Winter: December 15
Summer: April 15

Concurrent Degree Options Available

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

Gain the tools and expertise to meet community needs for a healthier future. On-site and online courses available.

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Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

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M.S. in Health Informatics

Harness technology's power to improve the delivery of health care. On-site and online courses available.

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M.S. in Disaster and Emergency Management

Lead proactive approaches to all hazards preparedness and response. Online courses only.

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M.S. in Disaster and Emergency Management

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M.S. in Medical Education

Expand your ability to facilitate learning for students and residents in the field of medicine. Online courses only.

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M.S. in Nutrition

Move to the forefront of this ever-expanding field of health care. On-site and online courses available.

Learn more about the M.S. in Nutrition

Admission Requirements

D.O. students in good academic standing can apply for the concurrent degree after their first semester of the D.O. program. They must also submit a letter of academic standing from Delia Harper-Celestine, Ed.D. M.P.H., Associate Dean of Student Affairs. Students must submit an NSU application with those required materials and any supplementary materials as necessary for the master’s program. Please check your desired master’s degree admission requirements for more information.