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From the Department of Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine, and Community Health (Dr Wilson) at KCOM/ATSU, and Sunny Enterprises (Dr Blondefield) in Pollock, Mo.

Address correspondence to: Margaret A. Wilson, DO, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine of A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, 800 W Jefferson, Kirksville, MO 63501-1443. E-mail: mwilson{at}atsu.edu

The authors present a model of an interdisciplinary, longitudinal (lifecycle), generalist "doctoring" course that spans the first 2 years of osteopathic medical education and training. This course is intended to run concurrently with a nongeneralist curriculum and to link this curriculum sequentially. The educational topics and objectives show a unique alignment with anatomy and osteopathic principles. The course encompasses (1) logical sequencing of curricular content; (2) a strong interconnection between the didactic and clinical practice experiences throughout the continuum of education and training; (3) additional exposure to clinical applications during the early and formative stages of medical education; and (4) additional coverage of specific clinical competency areas.