August 2016 accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine

CHICAGO– The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) today announced accreditation decisions made at its Aug. 26-28, 2016, meeting.

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine – received permission to begin operations, including student recruitment, admissions, and instruction at its additional location in Joplin, Missouri;
Midwestern University / Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine – received continuing accreditation;
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine – received continuing accreditation;
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine – received permission to begin operations, including student recruitment, admissions, and instruction at its additional location in Ivins, Utah.

The COCA is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the accreditor of colleges of osteopathic medicine. Accreditation from the COCA signifies that a college has met or exceeded the Commission’s standards for educational quality.

This information is being provided pursuant to 34 CFR 602.26 issued by the U.S. Department of Education.