Doktor der Osteopathischen Medizin (DO)

The faculty and staff of Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) are committed to osteopathic philosophy and heritage, and to advancing the science and the art of the practice of osteopathic medicine. Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine strives to recruit and educate individuals committed to becoming community-based, primary care physicians who will assist in meeting the needs of the wide diversity of patients they will encounter during their careers, and who will be equipped to adapt to the demands of a changing health care system.

The principles of education that guide Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine include early clinical integration and experience for its students; a supportive, active and interactive learning environment; and an integrated curriculum designed to provide the knowledge, skills and competencies required to prepare a student to enter graduate medical education and support life-long professional growth and learning.

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s extensive community partnerships ensure that the clinical sites and clinical faculty needed for the education of its students are available within the region and that the student’s education will continue under the supervision and guidance of college appointed faculty. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is actively engaged in developing the graduate medical education opportunities that will be required and desired by graduates as well as other osteopathic and allopathic physicians within our community partners and at affiliated sites.

Rocky Vista University (RVU) was founded in 2006 in Parker, Colorado. Rocky Vista University is a rapidly growing institution with two locations and two states. Rocky Vista University has a special mission: to provide healthcare education while inspiring students to serve with compassion, integrity, and excellence.

Rocky Vista University has empowered students who bring unique skills and experiences to contribute to our community of learning. Through rigorous academic programs, and with the help of esteemed faculty, our students learn to ask the right questions, listen for answers, and solve problems using their hands and their minds.

Rocky Vista University is proud to be a member of the Medforth family of schools. Rocky Vista University has been owned by Medforth Global Healthcare Education Group since February 2019 and, since July 2020, Medforth’s affiliate, University Support Services has been contracted to provide certain non-academic administrative services to Rocky Vista University.