Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Type Private, non-profit
Established 2014
Dean Dr. Kenneth A. Heiles, DO[1]
Location Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
35°18′29″N 94°19′38″W / 35.3080°N 94.3273°W / 35.3080; -94.3273Coordinates: 35°18′29″N 94°19′38″W / 35.3080°N 94.3273°W / 35.3080; -94.3273
Campus Rural, 227 acres (92 ha)
Website arcomedu.org

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 provisional accreditation with the American Osteopathic Association.[2] The school plans to begin the inaugural class of 150 students in summer 2017. Graduates of ARCOM will receive the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.

History

ARCOM opened in 2014, as the second osteopathic medical school in the state of Arkansas, after the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine opened a branch campus at Arkansas State University. On July 1, 2016, the college received provisional accreditation from the American Osteoapthic Association, permitting the school to begin recruiting students.[1] The college plans to develop residency training programs in cooperation with Mercy Fort Smith, a local hospital system.[3]

Campus

The campus of ARCOM is located on 227 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Construction on the main building began in February 2016.[4] The building is a three story 102,000 ft.² facility, with construction costs estimated at $32.4 million.[4]

Academics

ARCOM confers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Fort Smith medical college gets go-ahead to begin recruiting students". GateHouse Media. Times Record Online Education. April 21, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Osteopathic Medical College Information Book" (PDF). Osteopathic Medical College Information Book. AACOM. p. 34-35.
  3. ↑ "Fort Smith Osteopathic Medical College Works To Gain Residency Programs". GateHouse Media. Times Record Online Edition. August 2, 2015.
  4. 1 2 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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