The University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) is the medical school of the University of the Incarnate Word, a private Catholic university with its main campus in San Antonio and Alamo Heights, Texas. It was opened in 2015 and received full accreditation from the American Osteopathic Association in 2021.[1]
Other name | UIWSOM |
|---|---|
| Type | Private medical school |
| Established | 2015 |
Parent institution | University of the Incarnate Word |
| President | Thomas Evans |
| Dean | John T. Pham |
Total staff | 150 |
| Postgraduates | 648 |
| Location | , U.S. 29°20′59″N 98°27′15″W / 29.3498°N 98.4543°W |
| Campus | Urban, 23 acres (9.3 ha) |
| Mascot | Cardinal |
| Website | www |
The school began the inaugural class in summer 2017.[2] Medical graduates of UIW-SOM will receive the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.
History
editUIWSOM opened in 2015, as the second osteopathic medical school in the state of Texas, after the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, an academic unit of the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth.[3] UIW-SOM is the site of former President John F. Kennedy's last public speech prior to his assassination in 1963, making building 1 a historical site.[citation needed]
Campus
editThe campus of UIWSOM is located on 23 acres (9.3 ha) in south San Antonio, about 20 minutes from the main UIW campus.[1] Formerly the site of the US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, and now a registered historic district,[4][5] the campus is on the northwest corner of the Brooks City Base.
Academics
editUIWSOM confers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine medical degree. In addition, a one-year masters program is offered: Master in Biomedical Sciences program.
The university plans to eventually move its Masters in Nursing and Physical Therapy programs to the Brooks City campus.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM)" (PDF). Osteopathic Medical College Information Book. AACOM. Archived from the original (PDF) on Sep 9, 2016.
- ^ Aldridge, James (Sep 9, 2015). "Incarnate Word reaches new milestone in development of medical program". San Antonio Business Journal. Archived from the original on 10 Jan 2024.
- ^ O'Hare, Peggy (June 20, 2014). "UIW medical school to relieve primary care shortage". San Antonio Express News. Archived from the original on Nov 5, 2023.
- ^ Baily, W. Scott (Jun 11, 2014). "UIW to convert aerospace medicine site into new medical school". San Antonio Business Journal. Archived from the original on Jun 12, 2014.
- ^ Garcia, Margaret (November 8, 2014). "UIW Kicks Off Renovations for New Medical School Facility at Brooks City Base". University of the Incarnate Word. Archived from the original on Nov 1, 2023.
- ^ Palacios, Joey (Jun 11, 2014). "UIW Seals Deal With Brooks City-Base For New Medical School". Texas Public Radio. Archived from the original on Sep 16, 2016.