- December 4, 2025
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Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine and Florida Polytechnic University have partnered to to launch a new program that will allow students to earn both bachelor of science and doctor of osteopathic medicine degrees in six years.
The program creates a direct path for students to go from Florida Polytechnic's undergraduate STEM education to OCOM's professional medical training.
“This six-Year BS/DO pathway is a transformative step in medical education,” said Dr. Kiran C. Patel, OCOM Founder, philanthropist and cardiologist, in a news release. “It creates a clear and accelerated route for talented students, particularly those entering college with an associate degree and exceptional academic standing, to become physicians sooner. Just as important, this program significantly reduces the overall cost of education by eliminating two full years of tuition and living expenses. Together, Florida Poly and OCOM are providing a smarter, faster, and more financially sustainable path to a medical degree for the next generation of doctors.”
Patel signed an agreement with Florida Polytechnic President Dr. Devin Stephenson on Tuesday, July 22.
The program is designed for high-achieving students and is limited to 20 students per year. Students will be required to have a minimum SAT score of 1390, ACT score of 31 and GPA of 3.5. The Medical College Admission Test will not be required.
“This is a transformative opportunity for students who want to become physicians and are eager to begin serving their communities,” Stephenson said in a news release. “By combining rigorous STEM education with a clear, accelerated track to medical school, we are reimagining what’s possible in health education and responding to a critical need for more doctors across Florida and beyond. This agreement also reflects Florida Poly’s 25|30 Strategic Plan’s commitment to build capacity through enhanced partnership development, strengthening our role as a driver of innovation and impact.”
