Search results
In association with the Standardized Patient (SP) Program, the students learn and practice history-taking and physical exam skills in patient examination rooms outfitted with high-quality medical equipment.
Patient Education. We work hard to provide easy-to-understand health information when you need it -- at your doctor’s visit, in the hospital, or at home. Our materials are created with clinicians and health educators to help you make informed decisions about your health care.
Application Process. Here at Heritage College, we utilize standardized patients in the clinical skills lab, in which Osteopathic Medical Students conduct interviews, perform physical assessments, both non-invasive and gynecological/genitourinary examinations.
We put patients at the center of care, and we put you at the center of learning. Our innovative curriculum emphasizes small-group learning, integrated active-learning labs, and clinical and community experiences early on.
Prerequisites. If you plan to apply to the Heritage College, you will need: For fall 2025 entry, only MCAT tests taken in 2022, 2023, and 2024 will be considered valid. Letters of recommendation from either a premed committee OR two letters from natural science faculty who taught you in class.
What are the requirements? Standardized patients are paid an hourly wage and there is no required qualifications, acting or medical experience to apply. The Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center hires and trains a diverse and comprehensive group of SPs.
Pre-Matriculation is a four-week accelerated introduction to the medical school experience for HCOM Post Baccalaureate participants and other mission-aligned entering medical students.
