Memphis, TN
Faith-Based
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Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 2024
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Website: https://www.baptistu.edu/medicine
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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for BUCOM
- 1. Community, Diversity, and Equity – BUCOM shares the values of our larger learning community at Baptist Health Sciences University. Describe what it means to be a servant leader and how that connects to your decision to become an...
- 2. Other – Please describe your experience working or volunteering in the healthcare sector, including details of your role and any meaningful patient encounters. (250 words)
- 3. Community, Diversity, and Equity – Describe the town or city where you spent the majority of your K-12 years, including details about population and proximity to major metropolitan areas. (250 words)
About the School
Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (BUCOM) is a private, nonprofit medical school located in Memphis, Tennessee. Established in 2023, BUCOM is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Health Care, one of the largest healthcare networks in the Mid-South. The college received pre-accreditation status from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation in April 2023, allowing it to begin accepting students for the fall 2024 semester. BUCOM's mission is to prepare physicians who integrate the art and science of healing with their faith, calling, and pursuit of excellence, focusing on serving diverse populations in urban, underserved, and rural areas.
Curriculum
BUCOM's curriculum is designed to educate and assess students in the seven osteopathic core competencies, emphasizing principles and practices of osteopathic medicine. The program includes evidence-based learning objectives that teach manual, cognitive, and non-cognitive skills necessary for developing physician competencies in Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). These principles, examination skills, and treatment techniques are taught longitudinally over the four-year program. Faculty employ a combination of adult learning methods, including team-based learning, problem-based learning, skills labs, standardized patient examinations, simulation experiences, and didactic instruction. During the third and fourth years, students work with DO preceptors across Baptist Memorial Health Care's comprehensive care system to demonstrate clinical application of OMM practices and other medical core competencies.
Facilities
BUCOM's campus underwent a $34 million renovation to create a state-of-the-art, 100,000-square-foot facility in Memphis. This modern learning environment is designed to support innovative medical education and hands-on clinical training. The facility includes advanced classrooms, simulation labs, and collaborative spaces to enhance the educational experience for students. Additionally, BUCOM benefits from its proximity to and collaboration with other professional training programs at Baptist Health Sciences University, providing inter-professional learning opportunities.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of BUCOM:
Student Loan Burden: $162,273
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at BUCOM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $162,273. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 99% Nationally
The cost of living at BUCOM is lower than 99% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
While the neighborhood around BUCOM is primarily car-oriented, biking can be a viable option for certain trips. Students living nearby may appreciate the tranquility of the area, though access to shops and services is limited without a vehicle.
School Address: 1003 Monroe Ave, 1003 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
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