Duquesne Opens New College of Osteopathic Medicine
This ribbon-cutting marks a significant moment in Duquesne’s history as the University expands its commitment to create and support healthy communities in the Pittsburgh region and far beyond.
Build a better world for everyone.
At the Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DUQCOM) you will be a part of something bigger than yourself. Together we will fundamentally shape the way health care is delivered with innovative solutions that address and improve patient care and access to care for everyone.
Here at one of the nation's newest medical schools in the heart of Pittsburgh's medical hubs, you'll be part of the future of medicine built upon our legacy of serving others. The opening of Duquesne's medical school is an important leap forward for the region, and the nation, as we train the next generation of physicians and health professionals to practice in our underserved urban and rural communities.
Join our growing team of diverse professionals dedicated to serving all populations. At Duquesne University, equity and opportunity begin at home. Search keyword "Osteopathic" for DUQCOM open positions.
The DUQCOM faculty and staff will walk alongside you to reach your bigger goals!Equity and Opportunity Begin Here
DUQCOM Team
Improve the health equity of your community by becoming a physician with Duquesne’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program that focuses on a culture of wellness and disease prevention for everyone.
Be prepared to transform the world with Duquesne's Master's in Biomedical Sciences (MBS). Built to help you advance your career in medicine through a greater understanding of the structure and function of the human body, this master's program is the only one in the world using HoloAnatomy 3D technology!
As the next generation of physicians and health professionals, you will be training in our new College of Medicine building and facilities with the latest in technology.
You will be immersed in a range of diverse academic and experiential learning opportunities. Studies show that physicians and health care professionals who share and understand
patient ethnic and cultural backgrounds achieve better health outcomes for their patients
and exhibit less implicit bias. We’re committed to increasing diversity within medicine. Our commitment includes the
following actions:
From our founding, we have helped build a better Pittsburgh—and a better
world. Our students, faculty and alumni strengthen that tradition today.
Increasing Diversity in Medicine
Duquesne's Social Impact
The Mission of the Duquesne University College of Medicine is to provide excellence in medical education. The College will train physicians who will serve God, in the Spiritan tradition, by caring for all people in all communities, including in underserved urban and rural communities of Western Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world, addressing healthcare disparities among these communities. The College will graduate physician leaders in all medical specialties with a focus on primary care.
The vision of the Duquesne's College of Medicine is to create a culture of servant leaders who are dedicated to treating the whole person, mind, body and spirit.
L - Love and Mercy: Treating others as you would want to be treated, with empathy and compassion. Creating a culture of tolerance and non-judgementalism.
E - Ethics and Morality: Creating a culture committed to practicing medicine with the highest moral and ethical standards.
A - Advancement and Personal Development: Empowering faculty, staff, and students to develop lives of self-fulfillment through service.
D - Diversity and Social Justice: Creating a culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the treatment of others, and seeks to address inequities in access to health care.
E - Excellence: Creating a culture where students, faculty, and staff can excel and reach their full potential both academically and professionally.
R - Responsibility to Profession and Community: Equipping and training the next generation of health care leaders in all medical specialties with a particular focus on primary care.
S - Servant Leadership: Creating a culture of service to God consistent with the historic Mission of Duquesne University.
This ribbon-cutting marks a significant moment in Duquesne’s history as the University expands its commitment to create and support healthy communities in the Pittsburgh region and far beyond.
Marking a milestone in the boldest initiative of its history, Duquesne will open its new College of Medicine (COM) building with a special ceremony and open houses on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Duquesne University students now have another avenue to pursue their bigger goals.