D’Youville University Launches “Summer DOctor” Program for Aspiring Physicians

Four-week immersive experience offers early exposure to osteopathic medical education

D'Youville University will launch its new Summer DOctor program this summer, a free four-week, in-person enrichment experience designed for undergraduate and pre-professional students interested in pursuing careers in osteopathic medicine.

Scheduled to begin on June 1st, the non-credit program offers participants a unique opportunity to explore human anatomy through the lens of osteopathic medicine while gaining early exposure to the structure, expectations, and rigor of medical school.

Summer DOctor is built to introduce students to the foundations of medical education in an engaging, hands-on environment. Participants will learn directly from faculty within D’Youville’s College of Osteopathic Medicine and other health professions programs, gaining insight into both clinical concepts and potential academic pathways.

Throughout the four-week experience, students will engage in a combination of interactive instruction, applied learning, and professional exposure. The program emphasizes the connection between anatomical knowledge and patient care, while also introducing students to the collaborative nature of modern healthcare education.

Offered on D’Youville’s campus, Summer DOctor reflects the University’s broader focus on experiential learning and interprofessional engagement, hallmarks of its growing health sciences portfolio and new College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Space is limited, and interested students are encouraged to learn more and apply.