Organization:Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
| Motto | Aletheuo, Epignosis, Therapeia "To be truthful, knowledgeable, and caring" |
|---|---|
| Type | Private medical school |
| Established | 2014 |
| Dean | Dr. Rance McClain, DO, FACOFP, FAOASM |
| Students | 600 |
| Location | Fort Smith , Arkansas , United States [ ⚑ ] : 35°18′29″N 94°19′38″W / 35.3080°N 94.3273°W |
| Campus | Rural, 228 acres (92 ha) |
| Website | acheedu |
The Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) is a private medical school in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Founded in 2014 as a division of the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, the school is accredited by 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.
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
- List of medical schools in the United States
References
- ↑ "Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine ARCOM". American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. https://choosedo.org/arkansas-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-arcom/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lovett, John. "Degen Foundation grants Fort Smith medical college $500,000". Times Record (GateHouse Media, LLC). http://www.swtimes.com/news/20180630/degen-foundation-grants-fort-smith-medical-college-500000. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ↑ "Fort Smith medical college gets go-ahead to begin recruiting students". Times Record Online Education. GateHouse Media. April 21, 2016. http://swtimes.com/news/fort-smith-medical-college-gets-go-ahead-begin-recruiting-students.
- ↑ "Fort Smith Osteopathic Medical College Works To Gain Residency Programs". Times Record Online Edition. GateHouse Media. August 2, 2015. http://swtimes.com/business/fort-smith-osteopathic-medical-college-works-gain-residency-programs.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Tilley, Michael (Apr 21, 2016). "Osteopathic college achieves 'game changer' milestone with approval to recruit students". Talk Business & Politics: The City Wire. http://talkbusiness.net/2016/04/osteopathic-college-achieves-game-changer-milestone-with-approval-to-recruit-students/.
Further reading
- CJO Ellison (June 1, 2016). "Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine Announces Faculty, Security Director". KFSM News. http://5newsonline.com/2016/06/01/arkansas-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-announces-faculty-security-director/.
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