Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
MottoAletheuo, Epignosis, Therapeia "To be truthful, knowledgeable, and caring"
TypePrivate medical school
Established2017
DeanShannon Jimenez
Students600
Location, ,
United States

35°18′29″N 94°19′38″W / 35.3080°N 94.3273°W / 35.3080; -94.3273
CampusRural, 542 acres (219 ha)
Websitearcom.achehealth.edu

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

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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

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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

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ARCOM confers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.

See also

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References

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