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Educating future Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine through purpose-driven, whole-person care.
Training physicians to Care. Lead. Succeed.

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One week to go.
The countdown is officially on! 🎉
In just 7 days, the inaugural Class of 2030 will arrive at The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine. We're adding the finishing touches, building the excitement, and getting ready to make history together. See you soon.

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Applications for The Valley COM Class of 2031 are officially OPEN.
Your future starts with one decision.
Apply early. Apply smart. Apply with purpose.
The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine
#premed #medicalschool #doschool

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Innovation starts with a spark.

The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine Dr. John Olson presented QuagMIRE at AACOM Educating Leaders 2026, showcasing innovation designed to better support student learners.

Proud to be named a finalist at the All In! Vegas Pitch Showdown.

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Students at The Valley COM can challenge themselves by hiking at Camelback Mountain.

Watch the sunrise over the desert.
Reconnect with nature.
Build resilience.

Because the same determination that climbs mountains also builds physicians.

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Memorizing medicine ≠ practicing medicine
The real difference?
Recognizing patterns
Making decisions with incomplete info
Communicating under pressure
Using judgment, not just knowledge
Understanding how everything is connected

#medicaleducation #premed #futurephysician

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Who teaches you in medical school matters more than you think.

At The Valley COM, students learn from faculty who contribute to NBOME, serve in COCA accreditation, and publish in medical education.

You’re not just learning medicine—you’re learning from leaders shaping it.

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What does “whole-person care” actually mean?

It means looking beyond symptoms.

Great physicians consider:
• physical health
• mental & emotional well-being
• lifestyle & environment

Because patients aren’t just conditions, they’re people.

Future physicians start here.

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Community isn’t built only in labs.

Students at The Valley COM can experience Phoenix sports culture with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, and Arizona Cardinals.

Our students will study together and celebrate together.

#thevalleycom #medicalstudentlife #phoenixsports

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Every medical school has a beginning.
At The Valley COM, it starts with The Founding Class, which will help shape the culture, collaboration, and traditions future classes will experience.
Applications close April 1 • 11:59 PM EST
#premed #futuredoctor #premedlife

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Osteopathic medicine is one of the fastest growing pathways to becoming a physician.

DO physicians are trained to treat the whole person, combining rigorous medical training with a patient-centered approach to care.

Applications close April 1 • 11:59 PM EST
Inaugural Class

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Students at The Valley COM are just a 5-minute walk from the Valley Metro Rail.
Park on campus for free and ride to:
⚾ Diamondbacks at Chase Field
🏀 Suns at Footprint Center
🌆 Downtown Phoenix
🎨 Phoenix Art Museum
🌅 Tempe Town Lake
Easy access to explore the city.

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Every medical school starts with a first class.

At The Valley COM, it’s the Founding 90.

Only 90 students will shape everything that follows.
Applications close April 1 at 11:59 PM EST.
After that...it’s gone.
Apply now.

#first90 #premed #futurephysicians #osteopathicmedicine

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Faculty excellence in action.
Dr. Anna Campbell, PhD, Chair of Biomedical Sciences at The Valley COM, co-authored Embryology: An Essential Textbook — connecting human development with anatomy and clinical outcomes to support medical learners.

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Structure influence's function.

One of the core principles of osteopathic medicine.
Changes in the body’s structure can impact circulation, nerves, movement, and pain.
That’s why DO physicians evaluate both structure and function when diagnosing disease.

#doeducation #futuredo

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Established schools have history.
Founding schools create it.
The first 90 students at Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine will help shape the culture, traditions, and future of the institution.

Applications Open Until April 1st

#first90 #inauguralclass #futurephysicians

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Life Outside the White Coat. Just minutes from campus, the Desert Botanical Garden offers desert trails, towering saguaros, and a quiet place to reset after long days of studying. Future physicians need balance too.

Applications close April 1st

#premedlife #futurephysician

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Medical education happens in classrooms.
Belonging happens in the community.

First Friday in Downtown Phoenix reminds us that future physicians don’t just study here...they live here.

#thevalleycom #phoenixfirstfriday #futurephysicians #outsidethewhitecoat

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DOs are fully licensed physicians.

Same residencies.
Same board exams.
Same specialties.
The distinction is in the framework of care:
Whole person.
Prevention-focused.
Longitudinal.

#osteopathicmedicine #do #medicaleducation #futurephysicians

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Population growth changes healthcare demand.
Physician education must change with it. Phoenix isn’t just expanding; it’s reshaping the future of care.

#healthcareleadership #physicianworkforce #medicalschool

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Osteopathic medicine emphasizes whole-person care, prevention, and strong physician–patient relationships.

In a diverse and growing state like Arizona, this approach matters.

Community-centered training prepares physicians for long-term impact.

Why Arizona. Why The Valley COM