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.
Now Hiring DUQCOM Faculty & Staff!
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.
Division Chief of Integrative and Community Medicine, Director, Center for Integrative
Health, Fritzky Family Chair in Integrative Medicine and Wellbeing, Associate Professor
of Pharmacy
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Assessment, Professor of Medical Education
Rami A. Ahmed, DO, MHPE, FACEP
Assistant Dean for Simulation and Standardized Patients, Professor of Emergency Medicine
Alexandra Fortunato, DO
Division Chief of and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Raye Budway, MD
Division Chief and Assistant Professor of Surgery
Alison Wojcik
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Melinda Salchert
Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs
Rachel Swihart
Administrative Assistant for Biomedical Affairs
Alison Gloekler
Administrative Assistant for Biomedical Faculty
Sarah Olver
Director of Medical Education
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Explore Our Programs
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
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!
Building a World-Class Medical School from the Ground Up
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.
Increasing Diversity in Medicine
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:
Attracting medical school candidates who have a basic understanding of the importance
of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and a demonstrated desire to learn more.
Ensuring that Medical School faculty and staff positions include individuals who represent
the various populations we will train and serve.
Training that incorporates curriculum with an extensive community engagement project
that addresses health care disparities.
Creating an action plan and forming a committee to oversee its implementation.
Partnering with Duquesne’s Office of Civic Engagement and External Relations and the
Office of the Chief Officer, as well as other University schools and departments,
to provide programs and services for all students.
Launching a racial health disparities speaker series with the University’s Center
for Integrative Health, offered to faculty, staff, students and the public.
Duquesne's Social Impact
From our founding, we have helped build a better Pittsburgh—and a better
world. Our students, faculty and alumni strengthen that tradition today.
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.
Vision
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.
Values and Goals
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.
Incoming Medical Student Follows Family Tradition, Breaks Barriers
Rose Trimpey-Warhaftig has a good sense of what she wants to achieve and the impact she'll make on the world. Though she grew up in North Carolina and earned her undergraduate degree in biology there, she always knew her future would start in Pittsburgh.
Incoming Medical Student Leads with Gratitude, an Open Mind
Opportunity and options excite Jacob Dimenbort.
The future College of Osteopathic Medicine student loves working with technology, but he also plans to embrace hands-on learning in the anatomy lab. He’s drawn to the fast pace of trauma surgery, but he’d also like to explore the challenges of wilderness medicine.
While he’ll take time to explore before committing to a career path, Dimenbort knows one thing for certain–he was meant to practice medicine.
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.