Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (ONMM) Residency Pathways
The Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (ONMM) Residency Pathways at PCOM provide
comprehensive training in osteopathic principles and neuromusculoskeletal medicine.
The program offers two distinct pathways that cater to different stages of medical
education and career goals:
Pathway Options
- ONMM2 Pathway: This traditional program spans three years, including two years following the successful
completion of an accredited PGY-1 year, ideally with Osteopathic Recognition (OR).
It focuses on developing a deep understanding of neuromusculoskeletal medicine through
a structured curriculum and diverse clinical experiences.
- ONMM3 Pathway: Known as the "Plus-1" program, this pathway is designed for physicians who have
completed an accredited residency in any specialty, ideally with OR. It involves one
additional year of focused training to enhance expertise in neuromusculoskeletal medicine.
ONMM Residency Overview [PDF]
Program Features
- Expert Faculty: The program boasts seven full-time OMM faculty members with over 100
years of combined experience, offering a wealth of knowledge and mentorship.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: A robust didactic schedule in a small-group format ensures
personalized learning and skill development.
- Collaborative Environment: Opportunities for teaching, research, and collaboration
with other PCOM residents enhance the educational experience.
- Cultural and Recreational Opportunities: Located in Philadelphia, the program offers
access to a diverse cultural scene, recreational activities, and convenient travel
options.
Educational Objectives
The overall educational objectives of the ONMM programs at PCOM include the following:
- Provide the trainee with a large, diverse patient population, with a broad variety
of pathology, to develop the knowledge and skills to recognize the structural changes
and reflex patterns which accompany disease processes, and design treatment plans
which integrate a variety of both direct and indirect OMT into the total osteopathic
medical management of all disease processes.
- Provide the trainee with longitudinal acute and chronic outpatient opportunities as
well as inpatient consultation experiences to develop the knowledge base, diagnostic
and management skills, and administrative abilities to practice with ONMM in all aspects
of medical care.
- Provide a structured educational curriculum that will enable the trainee, upon completion
of training, to demonstrate expertise in clinical proficiency and in the technical
skills to successfully achieve certification in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic
Manipulative Medicine (NMM/OMM).
- Develop physicians who are qualified to teach osteopathic principles and practice,
to implement these concepts, and to integrate them into undergraduate and post-graduate
clinical programs.
- Provide physicians with significant exposure to the evidence base underlying the field
of ONMM and the unique issues associated with research, to expand that evidence base.
Additional Information
For more detailed information about the residency programs, please explore the following
resources:
These pathways are designed to equip residents with the skills and knowledge necessary
to excel in the field of osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine, preparing them
for successful careers in both clinical and academic settings.
