Research & Scholarly Activity
Discover.
Investigate.
Advance.
OCOM is committed to cultivating a culture of inquiry, discovery, and scholarly activity. Through research opportunities, mentorship, funding, and dedicated resources, our students and faculty are empowered to advance knowledge and improve patient care.
Built to Support Discovery.
OCOM provides the resources, infrastructure, and support needed to help faculty and students turn research questions into meaningful scholarly work.
Research Seed Funding
Funding opportunities designed to help faculty and students launch new research projects and explore emerging ideas.
Travel Support
Support for faculty and students presenting scholarly work at conferences and professional meetings.
NIH Level 2 Laboratory
Dedicated research space and laboratory resources supporting hands-on investigation and discovery.
Cureus Channel
A dedicated publication pathway supporting members of the OCOM community in sharing scholarly work.
Manuscript Support
Guidance and resources to help researchers develop manuscripts and bring scholarly work toward publication.
Research Team
Dedicated research coordinators and grants management support help move projects from concept to completion.
Many Questions.
One Pursuit: Discovery.
Student Research
Engage in research, work alongside mentors, present scholarly findings, and develop the skills to become a physician who contributes to the advancement of medicine.
Explore Student Research →Faculty Scholarship
Pursue research interests, develop scholarly projects, seek funding, publish findings, and contribute to the academic community.
Faculty Resources →Clinical Research
Support research that connects scientific investigation, clinical practice, and the pursuit of improved patient outcomes.
Explore Clinical Research (Coming soon) →
Ethical Review & Oversight
OCOM is committed to protecting research participants and maintaining the highest standards of ethical research. Our review process provides researchers with guidance and oversight throughout the study lifecycle.
Exempt Studies
Studies that may qualify for exemption are evaluated using the appropriate NIH Office of Extramural Research decision tools. Exempt Determination Officers within the Research Committee provide determinations and guidance.
Exemption Determination Form →All Other Studies
Research that does not qualify for exemption is reviewed through OCOM's established institutional review process in partnership with WCG IRB.
WCG IRB →
Where Curiosity
Becomes Discovery.
OCOM's annual Research Symposium gives students the opportunity to present their work, engage with faculty and judges, and celebrate scholarly achievement.
Explore the Research Symposium →
A Space Built
for Discovery.
OCOM's dedicated research laboratory provides students and faculty with space and resources to pursue hands-on research and scholarly investigation.
Research Committee
Faculty and student representatives supporting research, scholarly activity, and ethical oversight across OCOM.
Your journey to OCOM starts here.
Explore what it takes to become an osteopathic physician at OCOM and discover the next step in your journey toward a career in medicine.
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