Welcome to the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine
Educating the Next Generation of Physicians
MSOM is officially accepting applications to be a part of our inaugural class, beginning in 2025.
Career Opportunities
Join our inaugural faculty and inspire the next generation of physicians.
Preceptor Opportunities
Consider a preceptor opportunity to offer your guidance, mentorship and dedication to medical students and to medical education.
Addressing community health needs.
Meritus Health is officially moving forward with the accreditation and licensure process in order to open a four-year medical school in Hagerstown.
"Our mission is to improve health in the region," explained Meritus Health President and CEO Maulik Joshi. "As an anchor organization for this community, it is our privilege and obligation to positively impact the lives of over 200,000 people in our region. The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine will do that. It will change the game for the health, education and economy for everyone."
+ Our Mission
+ Our Mission
Prepare future generations of physicians who are professionally accomplished, socially responsible, and community oriented.
+ Our Vision
+ Our Vision
To be a leader in community-based medical education.
+ Our Plan
+ Our Plan
Please see our Strategic Plan.
+ Our Virtual Tour
+ Our Virtual Tour
The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine
supports a growing need
There is a growing shortage of physicians, and there are not enough new physicians being produced. Maryland is graduating fewer physicians, relative to population, than any other state.
124K
PHYSICIANS
National projected shortage of physicians by 2030
52
PHYSICIANS
Current Shortage in Washington County, Maryland
1 in 3
PHYSICIANS
is over the age of 60