D’Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine, which enrolls its inaugural class in fall 2026, is one of the newest osteopathic medical schools in the United States, located at D’Youville University in Buffalo, New York. D’Youville is a Catholic-affiliated institution with a long history of health sciences education in Western New York. The COM was established to address Buffalo’s significant healthcare workforce needs — Western New York has a large underserved urban population and aging rural communities in surrounding counties, with insufficient physician supply.
What makes it different
Applications via AACOMAS. D’Youville COM’s location in Buffalo is unique among newer DO schools — Buffalo is a mid-size post-industrial city with a large African-American community, significant poverty, and distinctive urban health challenges. D’Youville’s existing interprofessional health sciences campus (nursing, pharmacy, PT, OT) creates natural collaborative training opportunities.
Course & teaching
Integrated curriculum. 4-year DO curriculum with OMM integrated throughout, aligned with COCA standards. As a brand-new program with its first class enrolling fall 2026, curriculum details are still being finalised; clinical rotations in Years 3–4 will leverage Buffalo-area hospital networks and community health systems. D’Youville’s existing health sciences infrastructure provides interprofessional training foundations.
Research strengths
D’Youville University COM (DO) has notable research strength in Urban health equity, Osteopathic manipulative medicine, Western NY community health, Primary care access.
Interview
D’Youville University COM (DO) interviews via Traditional faculty interview. D’Youville University COM conducts traditional faculty interviews at its Buffalo, New York campus. Interviews are typically 30–45 minutes and assess motivation for osteopathic medicine, commitment to underserved Western New York communities, and alignment with D’Youville’s Catholic mission and holistic health philosophy. As a newer program, interviewers may also assess adaptability and comfort with a growing curriculum. Post-interview decisions are made on a rolling basis.
Intake
Inaugural class of 90 (fall 2026), scaling toward 180 per class by 2028.
At a glance
Founded in 2026, based in Buffalo, NY. Programmes offered: Primary Care, Urban Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Family Medicine, Community Health.
