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Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Heritage Hall, Athens, OH 45701
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We Put Patients at the Center of Care

About Heritage College

What Happens Here Changes Lives Everywhere

What happens here is changing the lives of people everywhere. Fueled by a spirit of collaboration, this place equips us to become great doctors and even greater caregivers. You'll leave us prepared and passionate, because true transformation begins at the Heritage College.

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    Mission and Vision

    We train primary care physicians and other high-need specialists for areas of greatest need in Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and beyond.

    Mission & Vision
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    Strategic Initiatives

    Our strategic initiatives planfully guide us toward our goals in medical education, research, community care and more.

    Strategic Initiatives
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    Research

    Excellence in our research programs ultimately leads to improved health and quality of life for vulnerable populations.

    Research

Meet Our Partners

Our partners have helped us build a sound foundation for our education, research and community-care programs.
Our Partners

Events

 

Wednesday, October 29 7:30 AM — 8:30 AM Orthopedic One Physical Therapy Crosswoods
Wednesday, October 29 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM Dublin Campus
Wednesday, October 29 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM 1401 Washington Blvd. Belpre, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 45714
Wednesday, October 29 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Wednesday, October 29 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM Heritage Hall
Wednesday, October 29 1:00 PM — 3:30 PM Federal Valley Resource Center

College of Medicine Blog

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  • Witmer hits 30-year milestone of bringing past and present together at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University

    September 12, 2025
    Professor of Anatomy and the Chang Ying-Chien Professor of Paleontology Lawrence Witmer, Ph.D., recently hit a significant milestone: his 30-year anniversary with the college.
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  • A unique solution to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s primary care physician shortage

    May 23, 2025
    A public-private partnership between Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation has led to innovative strategies for meeting the state’s physician workforce needs. Executive Dean Ken Johnson, D.O., explains how.
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  • High performing students from Heritage College Class of 2025 recognized

    May 14, 2025
    The top students of the Heritage College's Class of 2025 were recognized for their scholarship, research and practice at the recent Commencement Awards Ceremony, including several who also walked away with scholarships.
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