Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
MottoAletheuo, Epignosis, Therapeia "To be truthful, knowledgeable, and caring"
Type Private medical school
Established2017
Dean Shannon Jimenez
Students600
Location
Fort Smith
,
Arkansas
,
United States

35°18′29″N94°19′38″W / 35.3080°N 94.3273°W / 35.3080; -94.3273
CampusRural, 542 acres (219 ha)
Website arcom.achehealth.edu
Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

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.

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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] The main building, a three-story 102,000 ft.² facility, began construction in March 2015, [2] 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 a playground and walking trail. Future growth includes more student housing, a grocery store, and a daycare center.

Academics

ARCOM confers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Lovett, John. "Degen Foundation grants Fort Smith medical college $500,000". Times Record. GateHouse Media, LLC. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  2. 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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