Institutional Statement on Civic Responsibility, Academic Excellence, and Workforce Alignment

Drs. Kiran & Pallavi Patel Global University (KPGU) / Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM)

At the Drs. Kiran & Pallavi Patel Global University (KPGU) and the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM), our fundamental mission is to educate compassionate, highly skilled healthcare professionals and osteopathic physicians and leaders dedicated to serving the public good. In response to the National Call to Action from U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and the directives of Florida Commissioner of Education Dr. Henry Mack, KPGU/OCOM affirm our commitment to transparency, merit, academic rigor, and civic responsibility.


We uphold the following core principles across our institution:

  • Merit-Based Admissions & Transparency: Admissions to OCOM are based strictly on merit, academic preparation, character, and dedication to the osteopathic medical profession. We maintain transparent admissions processes free from unlawful preferences, ensuring that every applicant is evaluated fairly and individually.

  • Protection of Free Inquiry & Operational Integrity: We cultivate a learning environment rooted in mutual respect, intellectual freedom, and civil discourse. KPGU and OCOM enforce strict policies prohibiting campus disruptions, harassment, or interference with educational operations, ensuring a safe and stable environment for learning and clinical training.

  • Intellectual Pluralism & Curricular Excellence: Our educational programs prioritize evidence-based medicine, scientific integrity, the historical foundations of healing, and critical thinking. We value diverse viewpoints in academic discourse and maintain objective, merit-driven standards in faculty recruitment, hiring, and promotion.

  • Affordability, Financial Stewardship, & Student Outcomes: We are committed to cost discipline, clear tuition pricing, and financial transparency. By offering comprehensive academic support, board preparation assistance, and targeted career pathways, we ensure our graduates achieve strong outcomes, remain positioned to successfully service student loan obligations, and transition seamlessly into residency programs.

  • Academic Rigor & Honest Assessment in the AI Era: Grade integrity and academic standards are central to patient safety and medical competence. OCOM rejects grade inflation and employs rigorous, honest assessment methodologies. We proactively integrate clear guidelines regarding artificial intelligence (AI) to maintain the absolute authenticity of student work and scientific reasoning.

  • Prioritizing Florida’s Healthcare Workforce & American Needs: KPGU and OCOM are directly aligned with Florida’s urgent need for primary care physicians and clinical specialists. We prioritize training student doctors who are committed to addressing local and regional healthcare shortages, serving Florida communities, and strengthening the healthcare infrastructure of our nation.

Through these commitments, KPGU and OCOM remain dedicated to upholding the public trust, advancing high-quality medical education, and training the next generation of physicians who embody virtue, competence, and service.