Celebrating 50 Years
For half a century, the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has been shaping the future of health—one physician, one community, and one breakthrough at a time. As the state’s top producer of primary care physicians and a national leader in rural and underserved care, we’ve expanded from a single campus in Athens to three statewide locations. With compassion at our core and innovation in our DNA, we continue to lead with care—impacting lives, advancing medicine, and staying true to our mission: to transform the health and well-being of communities in Ohio and beyond.
1st
Osteopathic Medical School in Ohio
30+ years
of Family Health radio programing offering consumer health information
1st
Black woman to be appointed as a medical school dean in the U.S.
World's First
transgenic mammal was developed here
Heritage College Throughout the Years
Community Impact
100%
Our graduates hold positions in every single county in the state of Ohio
No. 1
Producer of primary care physicians in the state of Ohio — more than any other university
Free
Immunizations provided to children since 1994
20,000 lbs
of food distributed annually to families
Free
primary and specialty care for underserved populations through mobile and on-campus clinics
5,000+
community members receive health education annually
10,300+
patients and clients provided health care services annually
Translational Research Center
A new state-of-the-art building will provide space for human subject and basic science research, as well as room for community health programs.
Ohio University is a proud partner of the Cleveland Guardians