Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine - SHSU-COM

The SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine is the eighth college of the university and only the third college of osteopathic medicine in the state. The state-of-the-art facility is housed in a four-story, 107,000-square-foot building located in the Grand Central Park Development of Conroe, Texas. 

SHSU’s history of contributing to the well-being of the state, started over 140 years ago when the university was established to respond to the need for trained teachers. At the time, state leaders recognized that education was key to improving the quality of life and the subsequent prosperity of Texas. Today, the university is responding to another critical workforce demand, where producing highly-trained physicians is the key to elevating the quality of life for millions of Texans.

Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks to prepare students for the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with an emphasis toward primary care and rural practice, to develop culturally aware, perse and compassionate physicians, who follow osteopathic principles, that are prepared for residency, and will serve the people of Texas with professionalism and patient-centered care.

DO Bearkats will get involved in the community and spend time learning about patients as people. They also have solid communication skills and enjoy getting to know a perse range of people from many different backgrounds and socioeconomic groups.