What separates CCOM from other osteopathic schools is their standard of excellence in all aspects of medicine. Rather than solely prioritizing an understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology, CCOM recognizes the physician-patient relationship is central to delivering superior care. Coming from a sometimes difficult and diverse family background, spending hundreds of hours in the ER of an inner-city hospital, and serving multiple disadvantaged populations through volunteering, I genuinely relate to and understand the needs of all types of patients, and recognize this is equally important to one’s breadth of medical knowledge. Being a leader in medicine also includes a dedication to advancing our ability to provide treatment
