College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Longitudinal Tracks

Our mission is to provide experiences that will prepare our students to graduate as agile and flexible physicians that have the skills necessary to thrive in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

Applied Anatomy Track

The Applied Anatomy Track aims to educate students on the diverse aspects of surgical practice, procedures-based medicine, and the essential techniques used in interventional medical procedures. It is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of the expectations they will encounter during rotations and residency.

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Biomedical & Clinical Research Track

The BCR Track is perfect for students seeking substantial research exposure, whether they have prior undergraduate experience or are exploring research as a newfound interest. Opportunities include laboratory-based research on campus, as well as clinical or OMM-based research both on and off campus. Students will receive guidance in selecting an appropriate mentor and research project.

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Business in Medicine Track

In the Business in Medicine Track, students will learn important business skills that are needed to understand how healthcare works. They’ll get online lectures from medical practice owners and explore topics like running healthcare systems, leading teams, and using data to make decisions. Students will also learn how to work well in groups and build the skills needed to be effective team members and leaders.

Community Health Track

The Community Health Track (CHT) offers a novel educational pathway focused on understanding medical practice issues and tackling population health challenges in underserved communities. Emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, evidence-based clinical practice, and learning through case studies and community service, the course will integrate both on-site and distance learning methods.

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Central Valley Health Track

The Central Valley Longitudinal Track (CVLT) is designed to prepare medical students for careers in rural and underserved medicine, with a focus on the Central Valley of California. Through a combination of early clinical immersion, mentorship, and specialized curriculum, students will gain firsthand experience addressing the unique healthcare challenges faced by agricultural and underserved communities.

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Global Health Track

The Global Health Track fosters a sense of connection based on the shared healthcare needs and challenges among different countries. Students will develop outreach skills early in their training, and a cohort of students will be chosen to apply these skills abroad.

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Lifestyle Medicine Track

Students acquire skills in nutrition, exercise and stress management education through innovative hands-on training.

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Longitudinal Chronic Care Course (LC3 Track)

Students are paired with a patient living with a chronic disease to experience healthcare through their patients eyes.

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Rural Health Track

Students learn about issues pertinent to the practice of medicine and addressing issues of population health in rural and/or underserved communities.

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RISE Track

The RISE track designed to develop culturally humble, ethically grounded, and equity-focused physician leaders. Through monthly workshops, community engagement, and personalized mentorship, students explore the structural and social determinants of health and gain tools to address systemic disparities in healthcare.

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Sports Medicine Track

The Sports Medicine Track will provide Osteopathic medical students with a comprehensive and in-depth overview of the breadth and depth of what Sports Medicine entails. The goal is to understand how sports medicine benefits individuals, communities, and global health.

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Wellness Track

The Wellness Track blends evidence-based lifestyle medicine with humanistic and emotional development to support the holistic growth of future osteopathic physicians. By emphasizing self-care, sustainable health practices, and compassionate patient care, the track equips students to thrive in their careers while promoting the health and healing of the communities they serve.

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Academic Medicine Track

The Academic Medicine Longitudinal Track is designed to prepare medical students for future roles as educators, mentors, and leaders in academic medicine. Through a combination of teaching skills development, curriculum design, mentorship, and medical education scholarship, students will gain the knowledge and experience needed to effectively educate learners, patients, and communities while exploring careers in academic medicine.

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