The mission of the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine is to provide excellence and innovation in the education of osteopathic physicians. By providing an educational environment that is committed to osteopathic philosophy, principles and practice, we will establish our leadership in the transformation of osteopathic medical education. We maintain our commitment to address the health care needs of the people of Michigan, and, through research, to contribute to the biological, behavioral and clinical science knowledge base fundamental to osteopathic medical education and practice.