Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine
| Type | Private medical school |
|---|---|
| Established | 2024 |
Parent institution | Duquesne University |
| Location | , United States 40°26′16″N 79°59′18″W / 40.43784°N 79.98820°W |
| Campus | Urban: Pittsburgh |
| Website | www |
Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DUQCOM) is the medical school of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Founded in 2024, DUQCOM grants the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) academic degree.[1] DUQCOM holds pre-accreditation status with the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).
History
DUQCOM was established in 2024.[2] The inaugural class started courses in 2024.[3] In 2025, the medical school received a donation, which prompted the university to change the name of the medical school to "Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine."[4] At the time, the donation was the second largest donation in the university's history.[5]
Campus
The medical school will be housed in an 80,000 square foot building,[1] located in Uptown Pittsburgh.[6] The projected cost of the building was 150 million.[4] The campus includes a simulation hospital, with a 3-bed emergency department, an intensive care unit, an operating room, a labor and delivery room, an ultrasound lab, and 12 outpatient exam rooms.[7]
Academics
The school confers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine - DUQCOM". American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
- ^ Tuncer, Betül (January 17, 2025). "Duquesne opens new College of Medicine building, will welcome inaugural class in July". WESA: Pittsburgh's NPR News Station.
- ^ Gough, Paul (July 11, 2025). "Duquesne University's osteopathic medicine college greets its inaugural class". Pittsburgh Business Times.
- ^ a b Aikin, Maddie (October 12, 2025). "Duquesne medical school receives historic gift to benefit medical school scholarships and faculty". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- ^ Larson, Mike (October 13, 2025). "Duquesne medical school named for Conshohocken business owners after 'transformational' gift". Philadelphia Business Journal.
- ^ Schooley, Tim (April 21, 2025). "Duquesne pursuing master plan revision to make way for next building project on Forbes in Uptown". Pittsburgh Business Times.
- ^ Walker, Tracey (January 15, 2025). "Duquesne University Completes New College Of Osteopathic Medicine With Simulation Hospital In Pittsburgh". Healthcare Design Magazine.