Plans for a medical school in Billings move forward Courtesy photo By: Jon Stepanek and last updated 2021-05-18 14:57:08-04 BILLINGS â Rocky Vista Universityâs plan to build a medical school in Billings reached a milestone this week. The proposed $50 million medical school received approval from the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. The approval will move the West End project to the next phase of development. The Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine (MCOM) will be built off Shiloh and Monad roads. âWe are excited about this advancement in the development of Montanaâs new medical school in Billings. Our goal is to bring innovative and high-quality medical education to the region with an inclusive mindset. We look forward to the opportunity to work collaboratively with the community and all the healthcare providers and facilities in the region to further the common mission of improving the lives and health of people,â said David J. Park, the first dean of the school.