Welcome to the Office of Rural Medical Education!
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine / UNT Health Science Center
As a top 25 ranked U.S. Medical School in Rural Medicine, the Office of Rural Medical Education of Texas (ROME) at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine offers innovative programs in medical education to prepare participants for life and practice in rural environments.
Our Vision:
To be a national and international leader in Rural Medical Education.
Our Mission:
To prepare the osteopathic graduate for practice in a changing rural environment in the 21st century.
Our Goals:
- To provide a foundation for life and practice in a rural community.
- To prepare the graduate for acceptance into premier medical education programs.
Through a variety of programs, we offer students and residents the opportunity to participate in educational experiences that will prepare them for practicing medicine in a rural environment.
For more information about any of these programs, click the appropriate link below.
- ROME Premed Rural Scholars Program
- ROME Rural Scholars Program
- ROME Primary Care Continuity Program
- ROME Rural Electives Program
- ROME Rural Residency Elective Rotations
To contact our office, you may e-mail us at ROME@unthsc.edu or call 817-735-2275