Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

The Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) is a private, non-profit, medical school for osteopathic medicine located in Fort Smith, in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Founded in 2014 as a division of the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, the school holds pre-accreditation with the American Osteopathic Association.[1] The school opened its doors to its inaugural class of 150 students in August 2017.[2] Graduates of ARCOM will receive the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
MottoAletheuo, Epignosis, Therapeia "To be truthful, knowledgeable, and caring"
TypePrivate, non-profit
Established2014
DeanDr. Rance McClain, DO, FACOFP, FAOASM
Location
Fort Smith
,
Arkansas
,
USA

35.3080°N 94.3273°W / 35.3080; -94.3273
CampusRural, 228 acres (92 ha)
Websiteacheedu.org/arcom

History

ARCOM opened in 2014, as the first in-state osteopathic medical school in the state of Arkansas, but after the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine opened an additional location campus on the campus of Arkansas State University. On July 1, 2016, the college received provisional accreditation from the American Osteopathic Association, permitting the school to begin recruiting students.[3] The college plans to develop residency training programs in cooperation with several hospital systems within the region.[4]

Campus

The campus of ARCOM is located on 228 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas.[2] Construction on the main building began in February 2016.[5] The building is a three-story 102,000 ft.² facility, with construction costs estimated at $32.4 million.[5]

Academics

ARCOM confers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.

See also

References
  1. "Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine ARCOM". Choose DO. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
  2. Lovett, John. "Degen Foundation grants Fort Smith medical college $500,000". Times Record. GateHouse Media, LLC. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  3. "Fort Smith medical college gets go-ahead to begin recruiting students". GateHouse Media. Times Record Online Education. April 21, 2016.
  4. "Fort Smith Osteopathic Medical College Works To Gain Residency Programs". GateHouse Media. Times Record Online Edition. August 2, 2015.
  5. Tilley, Michael (Apr 21, 2016). "Osteopathic college achieves 'game changer' milestone with approval to recruit students". Talk Business & Politics: The City Wire.

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