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Why Earn a DO Degree From Burrell College?

Burrell College of Health Sciences’ Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program prepares you as a future physician through immersive clinical experiences and meaningful community engagement in underserved areas near our regional campuses in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Melbourne, Florida. 

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, our DO degree has launched more than 800 professionals, with many advancing our mission through their work.

Two medical students standing in front of an operating room, smiling with their arms folded.

Community Based Learning

Our community-focused curriculum places you in the field for service initiatives and volunteering, where you’ll learn to advocate for traditionally underrepresented populations. Opportunities include local public schools, youth organizations, homeless shelters and domestic violence shelters.

A man and woman smiling on stage in their white coats as faculty members behind them applaud.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Attending Burrell College of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine is an investment in a brighter future for yourself and your community. As of 2024, our partnerships have awarded over 45 scholarships, and an average of $1 million per year is committed to supporting students.

Class of 2028 Faculty with everyone seated

Residency Placement Rates

We achieve a 99% Graduate Medical Education (GME) placement rate for our graduates, with one-third completing residencies in the Mission region, enhancing local healthcare access.

Making Medicine for Everyone

Developing tomorrow’s healthcare workforce starts with showing our students that their full selves and aspirations have a place in BCSOM. Once practicing, our graduates show patients that their experiences and backgrounds are represented in medicine, building trust and breaking down communication barriers that can impact the delivery of care.

As you enter the profession, discover the encouraging, supportive culture that thrives here, from student organizations to the academic and career guidance we provide.

Community & Support
Florida Admitted Student Day 2025

You Belong in Medicine

Our Campus Locations

Burrell College’s two unified campuses nurture future physicians directly in regions affected by critical healthcare shortages. Students complete two years of pre-clinical education on campus, followed by clinical training through our regional academic centers and local healthcare partners. Both locations deliver a community-focused, hands-on education — whether in the borderlands of the Southwest or Florida’s dynamic Space Coast near Orlando.

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Visit our sunny campus in Las Cruces virtually or in person, and discover how our immersion in the regional culture and heritage shapes our student-centered learning to empower healthcare leaders in underserved communities.

NM Campus Tours
Aerial view of Burrell College's New Mexico Campus
Medical students practice a childbirth demonstration in a classroom. One student holds a newborn training mannequin while another supports its head, as a third student observes.
Anatomy lab with stainless steel dissection tables, stools, and overhead surgical lights. Large windows provide natural light and overlook a campus and stadium outside.
In a classroom setting, a medical student demonstrates an arm examination on a classmate while other students watch.
New Mexico Campus
A medical student holding a stethoscope up to a patient's chest while they smile at each other.
Spacious osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) lab with rows of padded examination tables, rolling stools, and large windows. Wall-mounted monitors and cabinetry are visible in the background.
New Mexico Campus
Exterior view of the L3Harris Commons building, featuring large windows, palm trees, and landscaped greenery at the entrance.
A medical student examines a model of the spine in a classroom, with a heart anatomy poster visible in the background.
Large anatomy laboratory with multiple stainless steel dissection tables on wheels, overhead surgical lights, monitors, and ceiling-mounted electrical outlets. The space has neutral walls and built-in cabinetry.
A group of medical students in white lab coats smile with their hands folded while standing in an exam classroom.
Florida campus medical exam classroom.
A medical student holds a stethoscope up to a medical mannequin.
Student lounge with yellow chairs and kitchen area.

Melbourne, Florida

The Burrell College campus in Melbourne, surrounded by palm trees and located near sandy beaches, is built to address the rapidly growing healthcare needs of Central and South Florida. Schedule a campus tour or virtual visit today.

FL Campus Tours

Burrell College’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at a Glance

Burrell College’s impact is clear through residency placements, community engagement and hands-on training across mission regions. Our students graduate prepared, supported and positioned to lead in osteopathic medicine and their communities.

99%

Cumulative Graduate Medical Education (GME) Placement

43K+

Student Volunteer Hours (2022-2026)

1,050+

Physician Preceptors


1/3

of Graduates Completing Residencies in the Mission Region

You Belong at
Burrell College

Burrell College’s accredited Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program prepares you for a future of service and leadership. From day one of classes to your first patients, we commit to supporting you on your journey to take your place in medicine.

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