NSU Public Health

What NSU Public Health does

NSU Public Health is an academic unit within Nova Southeastern University's Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. It serves pre-medical, medical, graduate-health, and healthcare-professional learners, while community programs serve medically underserved populations. The unit participates in a broad health-education portfolio that includes public health, osteopathic medicine, health informatics, disaster and emergency management, nutrition, rehabilitation, and related disciplines, delivered on-site, online, and in hybrid formats. Clinical training is supported through the Consortium for Excellence in Medical Education, which provides more than 1,000 postgraduate internship, residency, and fellowship positions.

Teaching and training infrastructure includes Canvas, simulation and virtual-reality technology, clinical-rotation management, and telemedicine training. Research and outreach capabilities include the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine, the Caribbean Diaspora Health Initiative, Medical Explorers, and international medical service programs. The source characterizes annual tuition and fees across undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, residency, and fellowship programs as the revenue base, with recruitment through direct admissions, digital content, community outreach, and alumni networks; specific tuition amounts, enrollment, and standalone revenue are not disclosed. Primary.

Name

NSU Public Health

Legal name

Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

Website

https://osteopathic.nova.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NSU Public Health is an academic unit within Nova Southeastern University's Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, serving health-professions students, postgraduate trainees, and medically underserved populations through degree, research, clinical-training, and community health programs.

Ownership category

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Product category

Medical Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH), Nutrition & Dietetics Schools (EDAHAGAK), Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF), Health Promotion & Public Health Education (Community Workshops) (EDAAAFAG)

Keywords

• Medical education programs
• Osteopathic medicine training
• Public health degrees
• Health informatics education
• Graduate health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Davie, FL

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs including Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), master's degrees, and bachelor's degrees across multiple health disciplines
2. Clinical Training Programs: Revenue from residency and fellowship training programs through the Consortium for Excellence in Medical Education with over 1,000 postgraduate training positions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NSU Public Health (Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine) provides degree-based medical and health sciences education through doctoral, master's, and bachelor's programs. Core offerings include the four-year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program, the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), specialized doctorates in occupational therapy, physical therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology, and bachelor's degrees in public health, health informatics, human nutrition, and exercise and sport science. The college also delivers postgraduate clinical training through its Consortium for Excellence in Medical Education and operates community health outreach initiatives targeting underserved populations.

Product overview

NSU Public Health (Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine) is a comprehensive medical education institution offering a portfolio of doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs across health disciplines. The institution provides Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) as its flagship doctoral program, along with specialized doctoral programs in Audiology, Couple and Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology. At the master's level, it offers the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), M.S. in Health Informatics, Disaster and Emergency Management, Medical Education, Nutrition, and Speech-Language Pathology. Undergraduate programs include B.S. degrees in Public Health, Human Nutrition, Health Informatics, Exercise and Sport Science, and Speech-Language and Communication Disorders. The institution also operates community outreach programs including the Caribbean Diaspora Health Initiative and Medical Explorers Program, and houses the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine for research. A Dual Admission Program allows high school students to secure placement in the D.O. program while completing their bachelor's degree. The institution is ranked #1 for external funding at NSU and provides over 1,000 postgraduate training positions through the Consortium for Excellence in Medical Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) Program A four-year professional doctoral degree program training physicians in osteopathic medicine with a holistic, patient-first approach; clinical rotations begin as early as the first semester. Designed for students pursuing a physician career path.
• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Program A doctoral program preparing students to become audiologists specializing in hearing assessment and treatment.
• Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy A research-focused doctoral degree in couple and family therapy for academic and research careers.
• Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (D.M.F.T.) A clinically-focused doctoral degree emphasizing professional outcomes in marriage and family therapy.
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) A doctoral program preparing students to become occupational therapists, including an accelerated track option.
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) - Hybrid A hybrid-format doctoral program in occupational therapy available at the Tampa campus, completed in three years.
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Dr.OT), Post-Professional A post-professional doctoral degree for working occupational therapists seeking advanced credentials.
• Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy A research doctorate preparing students for leadership, research, or academic positions in occupational therapy.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) A doctoral program training physical therapists with clinical rotations in all medical, surgical, and obstetrical specialties.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) - Hybrid A hybrid-format physical therapy doctoral program at the Tampa Bay Regional Campus offering blended learning.
• Ph.D. in Physical Therapy A research doctorate preparing physical therapists for leadership roles in research and academia.
• Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (S.L.P.D.) A doctoral program for speech-language pathologists seeking advanced clinical expertise.
• Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) A graduate degree program providing tools and expertise to meet community health needs for a healthier future, available on-site and online.
• M.S. in Health Informatics A master's program focused on leveraging technology to improve health care delivery, available on-site and online.
• M.S. in Disaster and Emergency Management A master's program preparing students for proactive approaches to all-hazards preparedness and response, offered online.
• M.S. in Couple and Family Therapy A clinical master's program developing excellence as a marriage and family therapist, offered on-site.
• M.S. in Medical Education A master's program expanding skills in facilitating learning for students and residents in medicine, offered online.
• M.S. in Nutrition A master's program preparing students for careers in the expanding field of nutrition and dietetics, available on-site and online.
• M.S. in Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences A master's program with a built-in pipeline into the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, guaranteeing admission with a 3.6 GPA.
• M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology A master's program preparing students for careers in speech-language pathology across school systems, hospitals, and private practice.
• M.S. in Sports Science A nationally recognized online program focused on human performance and research in sports science.
• B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science An undergraduate program preparing students for careers in fitness, sports performance, and related health fields.
• B.S. in Public Health An undergraduate degree providing foundational knowledge in public health principles and practices.
• B.S. in Human Nutrition An undergraduate program covering essential principles of dietetics, nutrition, and biomedical sciences with a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) option.
• B.S. in Health Informatics An undergraduate program teaching students to manage health data, work with electronic health records, and navigate privacy issues using real-world technology.
• B.S. in Speech-Language and Communication Disorders An undergraduate program preparing students for careers in speech-language pathology and communication sciences.
• Dual Admission Program (B.S. to D.O.) A seven or eight-year dual admission program allowing students to earn a bachelor's degree while securing a spot in NSU's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program.
• Consortium for Excellence in Medical Education Postgraduate Training A network providing over 1,000 postgraduate training positions including internships, residencies, and fellowships for NSU medical students in partnership with hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• Caribbean Diaspora Health Initiative A community health initiative providing education, resources, and care to Caribbean immigrant populations in South Florida to combat obesity and related diseases, with partners including Florida Department of Health, YMCA, and regional universities.
• Medical Explorers Program A program for Broward County high school students (grades 9-12) providing hands-on experience in the medical field through clinics on topics including osteopathic manipulative medicine, ear/nose/throat exams, heart sounds, and suturing.
• International Medical Service Programs International outreach programs including one- and two-week medical service trips to Vietnam, Peru, Argentina, Ecuador, and Jamaica, plus international clinical rotations for osteopathic medicine students.
• Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine An institute advancing knowledge and care for people with neuro-inflammatory illnesses through research on ME/CFS, Gulf War illness, fibromyalgia, autism, Lyme disease, and HIV/AIDS.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 for external funding at NSU with high NIH dollars received
• +2 more outcomes

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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Broward County Public LibrariescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Caribbean Diaspora Health Initiative providing educational resources and health literacy programs for Caribbean immigrant populations in South Florida
• Broward Regional Health Planning Council (BRHPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in Caribbean Health Initiative focused on health equity and addressing health disparities in Caribbean immigrant communities
• Florida Department of Health, Broward County (DOH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in public health initiatives and community health programs addressing underserved populations
• Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for collaborative health education and research initiatives
• Florida International University, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social WorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration on public health education and research programs
• University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health AffairsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for medical education and community health initiatives
• University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami Center for AIDS ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on HIV/AIDS studies and related health conditions
• University of South Florida, College of Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for public health education and research collaboration
• University of Central Florida, College of MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration on medical education and healthcare workforce development
• Florida State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for healthcare education and research initiatives
• University of Florida- Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF-IFAS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for nutrition education and food systems research supporting Caribbean Health Initiative
• Florida Atlantic University, Osher Lifelong Learning InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on lifelong learning and community education programs
• YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in health and wellness programs, part of Caribbean Health Initiative nutrition outreach projects
• Broward Sheriff's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in health initiatives and public safety related health programs
• Children's Services Council of Broward CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in programs addressing health needs of children and families in Broward County
• Health Council of South Florida, Inc. (HCSF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health planning partner for community health initiatives
• Health Council of Southeast Florida (HCSEF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health planning partner for southeast Florida community health programs
• Hispanic Unity of FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner serving Hispanic populations in South Florida through health outreach programs
• Southeast Florida Cancer Control Collaborative (SFCCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in cancer prevention, education, and control initiatives
• Consortium for Excellence in Medical EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork providing over 1,000 postgraduate training positions including internships, residencies, and fellowships for NSU medical students

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Touro University: A private health sciences university system offering D.O. and other health professional programs (osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, nursing) across multiple U.S. campuses. Directly comparable to NSU KPCOM in scope, mission, and program breadth.
• Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM): One of the largest osteopathic medical colleges in the U.S., offering D.O. programs plus pharmacy, dental, and master's programs in health sciences. Highly comparable to NSU KPCOM as a multi-campus private nonprofit DO-granting institution with a broad health-professions portfolio.
• Des Moines University: A private osteopathic health sciences university offering D.O., D.P.T., O.T.D., and podiatric medicine programs. Comparable to NSU KPCOM in nonprofit structure, osteopathic medicine focus, and multi-disciplinary health professions portfolio.
• A.T. Still University: A private nonprofit health sciences university offering D.O., D.P.T., Au.D., and other health professions programs with both on-campus and online delivery. Directly comparable to NSU KPCOM in osteopathic medicine focus, online program strategy, and allied health portfolio.
• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine: A private, nonprofit health sciences university offering a D.O. program alongside doctoral programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and pharmacy, plus biomedical sciences. Direct peer to NSU KPCOM given similar osteopathic medicine focus, multi-program health sciences portfolio, and nonprofit governance structure.

Emerging players

• Ross University School of Medicine: A for-profit offshore medical school (Caribbean-based) with U.S. clinical training partnerships that targets similar applicant demographics seeking M.D. pathways. Comparable to NSU KPCOM in serving applicants who may not matriculate at U.S. M.D. schools.

Broad incumbents

• Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine: A public medical school in Miami offering M.D. training with a strong social mission and diversity focus. Comparable to NSU KPCOM in South Florida geography, health-equity focus, and minority-serving mission.
• University of Florida College of Medicine: A top-ranked public research medical school in Florida offering M.D. and extensive allied health programs. Statewide incumbent competing with NSU KPCOM for Florida applicants, faculty, and research funding.
• University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine: A public research medical school in Tampa offering M.D. and allied health programs. Direct regional competitor to NSU KPCOM's Tampa Bay Regional Campus in the same metro for medical school applicants.
• University of Miami Miller School of Medicine: A private research-intensive medical school in South Florida offering M.D. and allied health programs, with significant NIH funding. Regional incumbent that competes for the same South Florida applicant pool and faculty talent as NSU KPCOM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/novasoutheasternuniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/NSUFlorida
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nova-southeastern-university-public-health
• Instagraminstagram.com/NSUFlorida

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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