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Florida Poly, OCOM Launch Six-Year Medical Degree Program
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Florida Poly, OCOM Launch 6-Year Med Degree in Winter Garden

Florida Poly and OCOM are launching a new six-year program for Winter Garden students seeking a combined bachelor's and medical degree. The accelerated pathway aims to increase physician access in the region.

10/11/2026 · Winter Garden edition

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Winter Garden students aspiring to careers in medicine can now pursue a combined bachelor's and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree through an accelerated pathway. Florida Polytechnic University and the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) announced the new program, designed to shorten the time to a medical degree.

The initiative will allow students to complete both their Bachelor of Science and DO degrees in six years. This partnership aims to address physician shortages and improve access to medical education.

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