Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

What Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine does

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, which officially rebranded in June 2026 to Burrell College of Health Sciences, is a private, investor-owned medical and health sciences college headquartered in Las Cruces, New Mexico with a second campus in Melbourne, Florida that opened in 2023. The institution's core offering is a four-year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, delivered via a systems-based preclinical curriculum featuring cadaver-based anatomy labs, osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) labs, simulation centers, and standardized patient programs across both campuses, followed by clinical rotations delivered through a network of nine Regional Academic Centers spanning five states (New Mexico, Florida, Arizona, Texas, and New York). A distinct Mission Medicine curriculum integrates humanism, biostatistics, epidemiology, and social determinants of health, with Community-Based Learning placing students in nonprofits, schools, shelters, and Federally Qualified Health Centers serving rural, border, and medically underserved populations.

The college generates revenue primarily through tuition for its DO program, with scholarships and financial aid distributing roughly $1M per year in partnership-funded support. Students are recruited via a sales-led admissions motion using campus tours, virtual events, pathway programs, a content-heavy blog, social channels (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, Threads), the D.O. Pulse podcast, and The Pulse newsletter. Marketing and admissions operations are supported by a Slate CRM. Outcomes are strong: 99% Graduate Medical Education placement rate, 99.9% COMLEX first-time pass rate (2020-2024), 706 physician graduates over 2020-2024, over 800 professionals launched through the DO program, and rank of second nationally for percentage of underrepresented minority students enrolled in osteopathic medical schools. The college holds full accreditation from COCA and the Higher Learning Commission.

In 2026, the institution launched a School of Health Professions alongside the existing School of Osteopathic Medicine and introduced a Master of Health Science in Anesthesia (MHSA) program, with Michael Nichols appointed as founding Executive Vice President, Dean & Chief Academic Officer. Strategic affiliations with New Mexico State University (NM campus) and Florida Institute of Technology (FL campus) provide research and facility access, while a network of 1,050+ physician preceptors and 26+ community partners anchors the clinical training pipeline. The Rise Fund (TPG-affiliated impact investor) and Rice Management Company are listed as institutional backers from a 2022 funding event.

Name

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

Legal name

Burrell College of Health Sciences

Website

https://burrell.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Burrell College of Health Sciences is a private osteopathic medical school operating campuses in Las Cruces, NM and Melbourne, FL, training physicians through a four-year DO program and a new Master of Health Science in Anesthesia program, with a mission-focused clinical training network across five states serving rural and underserved communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education / Osteopathic Medicine

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Medical Licensure Exam Prep (USMLE/COMLEX, NCLEX, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PA) (EDANAIAA)

Keywords

• Osteopathic medicine education
• Medical degree programs
• Physician training
• Health professions education
• Clinical medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Cruces

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Tuition: Revenue generated from tuition for the DO degree program. The college is a private medical school with tuition-based revenue model. Financial aid and scholarships are available to support students.
2. School of Health Professions Programs: Revenue from additional health professions programs including the new Master of Health Science in Anesthesia (MHSA) program launching through the School of Health Professions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (now Burrell College of Health Sciences) is a private medical school that delivers a four-year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree through systems-based preclinical coursework, cadaver-based anatomy and OMM labs, simulation training, and clinical rotations across nine Regional Academic Centers in five states. The institution also runs community-based learning programs, rural medicine and research distinction tracks, and is launching a Master of Health Science in Anesthesia (MHSA) under its new School of Health Professions.

Product overview

Burrell College of Health Sciences (formerly Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine) is a private medical and health sciences college operating two schools: the School of Osteopathic Medicine (BCSOM) and the School of Health Professions (BCSHP). The core offering is the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program, a four-year degree preparing physicians through systems-based preclinical curriculum, cadaver-based anatomy labs, OMM training, and clinical rotations via a network of 9 Regional Academic Centers across 5 states. Supporting programs include Mission Medicine curriculum, Community Based Learning, Rural Medicine and Research distinctions, Advisory College mentorship, and Simulation/Anatomy/OMM labs. The institution recently launched the School of Health Professions with a Master of Health Science in Anesthesia (MHSA) program. Accreditation is maintained through COCA and HLC, with a 99% GME placement rate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• School of Osteopathic Medicine: The DO degree program preparing future physicians through immersive clinical experiences and community engagement in underserved areas.
• School of Health Professions

Products and services

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Program
• Master of Health Science in Anesthesia (MHSA)
• Regional Academic Centers (RAC)
• Distinction in Rural Medicine
• Research Distinction Program
• Mission Medicine Curriculum
• Community Based Learning
• Advisory College Program
• Simulation Center
• Anatomy Lab
• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Lab
• Standardized Patient Program
• Pathway Programs
• Veteran Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% Graduate Medical Education (GME) placement rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Mexico State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with New Mexico State University for the Las Cruces campus. The partnership enhances research opportunities and provides access to university facilities for students.
• Florida Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Florida Institute of Technology for the Melbourne campus. Partnership supports the establishment and growth of medical education in Florida's Space Coast region.
• Florida TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Florida Institute of Technology and local hospitals established to address the county's lack of medical education infrastructure and physician gaps in Brevard County.
• Aprendamos Family of ServicesminorOthersCommunity partner for Burrell's Community-Based Learning program, supporting student physician engagement with local communities.
• Boys and Girls Club of Las CrucesminorOthersCommunity partner providing opportunities for student physicians to engage with youth organizations through the Mission Medicine curriculum.
• Las Cruces Public SchoolsminorOthersMultiple programs including Federal Programs, Migrant Education Program, McKinney Vento Program, BETICO Community Outreach Program, and Community Schools initiatives.
• Promise in BrevardminorOthersResidential community supporting adults with disabilities where Burrell students deliver essential life skills and health education.
• Mesilla Valley HospiceminorOthersHospice and palliative care partner providing clinical training experiences for student physicians in end-of-life care.
• Sierra Healthcare Inc.minorOthersHealthcare provider partner supporting clinical training opportunities for medical students in the region.
• Haciendas at Grace VillageminorOthersAssisted living community partner providing opportunities for student engagement in senior care and community health.
• La Casa Inc.minorOthersDomestic violence shelter partner providing community service opportunities for medical students.
• Las Cruces Gospel Rescue MissionminorOthersHomeless shelter partner providing service learning opportunities addressing healthcare needs of underserved populations.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Des Moines University: A private osteopathic medicine and health-sciences university with multiple degree programs. Comparable to Burrell as a private DO-granting institution with an evolving multi-program health-sciences portfolio.
• Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM): One of the largest osteopathic medical schools in the U.S. with multiple campuses and a wide range of health-professions programs. Comparable to Burrell as a private DO-granting institution with a diversified health-sciences portfolio.
• University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine: A private osteopathic medical school with a mission focus on rural and underserved Appalachian communities. Comparable to Burrell in mission-driven community focus and applicant-recruitment positioning.
• Touro University: A private, multi-campus health sciences university system operating osteopathic medicine programs (TouroCOM) and other health-professions schools. Directly comparable to Burrell as a private, investor-influenced osteopathic medical school serving similar applicant pools.
• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM): A private, nonprofit osteopathic medical school with multiple campuses and additional health-professions programs. Comparable to Burrell in DO-program structure, clinical training model, and recent expansion into broader health-sciences education.
• Kansas City University: One of the oldest osteopathic medical schools in the U.S., now operating multiple campuses with osteopathic medicine and additional health-professions programs. Comparable to Burrell in private DO-program structure and recent multi-campus and program-line expansion.
• A.T. Still University (ATSU): A private, nonprofit health-sciences university offering osteopathic medicine programs across multiple campuses. Closely comparable to Burrell as a multi-campus DO-granting institution with a mission focus on underserved communities.
• Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM): A private osteopathic medical school with multiple campuses focused on rural and underserved community healthcare. Highly comparable to Burrell in mission focus, multi-state campus model, and recruitment of the same applicant demographic.
• Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine: A public osteopathic medical college with multiple campuses and a stated mission to train primary-care physicians for Ohio and underserved areas. Comparable to Burrell in mission focus, multi-campus delivery, and primary-care outcome emphasis.
• Western University of Health Sciences: A private, nonprofit health-sciences university offering osteopathic medicine alongside numerous other health-professions programs. Comparable to Burrell as a multi-program private osteopathic institution broadening into broader health-sciences education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bcom_nm
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCi6cMb9O4j_oIZ6QTnKNROQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/BurrellCollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burrell-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-at-new-mexico-state-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/burrellcollege/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@burrellcollege

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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