Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Motto | Aletheuo, Epignosis, Therapeia "To be truthful, knowledgeable, and caring" |
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Type | Private medical school |
Established | 2017 |
Dean | Shannon Jimenez |
Students | 600 |
Location | ,, United States 35°18′29″N 94°19′38″W / 35.3080°N 94.3273°W |
Campus | Rural, 542 acres (219 ha) |
Website | arcom |
The Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) is a private medical school in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It is the founding program of the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education and is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.
History
The school opened its doors to its inaugural class of 150 students in August 2017.[1] The first class graduated in May 2021 with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.
Campus
The campus of ARCOM is located on 542 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas.[1] Construction on the main building began in March 2015.[2] The building is a three-story 102,000 ft.² facility, with construction costs estimated at $32.4 million.[2] The ACHE campus has grown to include student housing, restaurants, retail, fitness center, and a 12 acre park with playground and walking trail. Future growth include more student housing, a grocery store, and daycare center.
Academics
ARCOM confers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.
See also
References
- ^ a b Lovett, John. "Degen Foundation grants Fort Smith medical college $500,000". Times Record. GateHouse Media, LLC. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ^ a b Tilley, Michael (Apr 21, 2016). "Osteopathic college achieves 'game changer' milestone with approval to recruit students". Talk Business & Politics: The City Wire.