Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Florida is the Florida campus of Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. It sits in Melbourne, Florida, on the Space Coast in Brevard County. The campus is collocated with the Florida Institute of Technology under a BCOM-Florida Tech affiliation agreement, and is housed in Florida Tech's L3Harris Commons. BCOM governs and operates the medical school.
It extends Burrell's mission of training osteopathic physicians for medically underserved communities into Central Florida. That region has significant rural and underinsured populations inland from the Space Coast. Its first class of 100 students matriculated in July 2024. The campus draws on Florida's growing healthcare infrastructure and Orlando-area clinical affiliates.
What makes Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine — Florida (DO) different
Applications via AACOMAS. Burrell FL is one of the newer DO campuses in the US, offering applicants a chance to join an established brand (Burrell) at a growing Florida campus with developing clinical affiliates. Melbourne's Space Coast location provides a distinctive Florida coastal community health context.
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine — Florida (DO) course & teaching
Integrated curriculum. 4-year DO curriculum with OMM integrated throughout, consistent with BCOM's NM campus model. Years 1–2 biomedical foundations and osteopathic principles in Melbourne; Years 3–4 clinical rotations at Florida-based affiliated health systems and community sites.
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine — Florida (DO) research strengths
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine — Florida (DO) is strong in these research areas:
- Community health
- Primary care access
- Osteopathic manipulative medicine
- Health equity
How the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine — Florida (DO) interview runs
Format: Traditional faculty interview
Burrell FL conducts traditional faculty interviews at its Melbourne, Florida campus on the Space Coast. Interviews are typically 30–45 minutes and assess motivation for osteopathic medicine, commitment to underserved community health in Central Florida, and understanding of the BCOM mission. As a newer campus of Burrell College, interviews may also probe adaptability and comfort with a growing program.
Post-interview decisions are made on a rolling basis.
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine — Florida (DO) intake
Approximately 100–120 students per year (newer campus, growing).
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine — Florida (DO) at a glance
Founded in 2023. Based in Melbourne, FL.
Programmes offered:
- Primary Care
- Community Health
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine