Welcome to Sam Houston State University's
College of Osteopathic Medicine.
After more than 6 years of researching,
analyzing and planning, Sam Houston's 8th
and newest college is now a reality.
The 4 story 108,000 square foot building
is housed on 7 acres in Conroe, Texas and
is the first medical school in Montgomery
county. Nestled among the pines in grand
central park, the impressive glass & steel
college was designed to encourage
collaboration among the medical students.
It features open spaces, flexible learning
classrooms and state of the art simulation
labs. The standardized patient suite is an
interactive learning environment that
mimics a doctor's office or clinic and
includes ten patient exam rooms. On the
same floor a simulated hospital allows
learners to replicate pediatric and adult
scenarios within surgical suites recovery
rooms, nursing stations, observing and
debriefing rooms. The interactive teaching
theatre seats 160 learners and is used for
lectures and guest speakers. Each seat has
a charging station and microphone. Six
oversized screens ensure an unobstructed
view in the auditorium style room. Four
learning communities invite a comfortable
environment for students to collaborate
with one another, study, or just relax and
unwind. In anatomy, students learn how
different parts of the body relate to
medical conditions. Located on the fourth
floor a high tech anatomy lab is equipped
with dissection tables examination cameras
and monitors. Osteopathic manipulative
medicine is an essential component of our
curriculum. In the osteopathic clinical
skills training room, students will
experience the integration of osteopathic
principles and practices. The room fits
75 learners, and includes 42 adjustable
tables designed to allowed the performance
of manipulative medicine. Sam Houston
States history of contributing to the well
being of the state started more than 140
years ago. when the university was
established to respond to the need for
trained teachers. Today the university has
responded to another critical workforce
demand, shortages in primary care
physicians. Sam Houston's Osteopathic
medical education will be key to elevating
the quality of life for millions of Texans
in rural and underserved areas.
