Our College of Osteopathic Medicine delivers unparalleled early integration of clinical experiences through multiple avenues including sophisticated human patient simulations; Score 1 for Health, which provides hands-on learning while giving free health screenings at nearby elementary schools; and global health outreach trips moving you into your third and fourth years of clerkships.

The Simulated Patient Program features state-of-the-art patient simulators, introducing you in your first and second years to integrated medical emergency scenarios and linking those interactions with the simulated patient interactions. Not only will you develop important physician-patient communications skills, you’ll be better prepared to complete your clinical clerkships during your third and fourth years.

At KCU, the PsyD practicum experience is designed to help students develop and demonstrate the competencies needed for internship while gaining meaningful, hands-on experience as emerging professionals. Beginning in the first year, students build foundational therapy and assessment skills by working with simulated patients before starting their formal practicum placements. This simulation work continues throughout the program to support ongoing skill development.

Practicums are part-time, off-campus experiences that typically require about 20 hours per week and last 9 - 12 months. During these placements, students work under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist and receive at least one hour of individual, face-to-face supervision each week.

By the end of the fourth year, students will have completed a minimum of 1,875 hours in health service settings, integrating their practical experience with didactic learning.  Learn more by clicking here. 

KCU offers annual opportunities for you to participate in global health outreach trips that provide much-needed health care to indigent and isolated people in remote areas around the world. Learn about your opportunities for global health outreach.

Through KCU's Score 1 for Health, you’ll perform free health screenings to children in need, focusing your efforts on low-income families in the urban core. Within your first two years, you will gain valuable clinical experience in pediatric health assessment while giving back to your community. Learn more about Score 1 for Health.

We’ve teamed up with some of the top hospitals and preceptors across the country to provide you with clerkships best suited to your passion. Choose from one of our core sites to practice anything from family medicine and internal medicine to anesthesiology and neurology. Learn more about our clerkships.

A dynamic, simulation-driven learning environment where health care professionals develop the expertise and compassion to elevate patient care and improve community health. Learn more about SIMPACT.