Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine - ARCOM

The campus is located in Arkansas's third largest city but don't let that fool you. It is still a rural environment with a small-town feel. Nestled in the river valley region, surround by tall pines, the ARCOM building promotes the highest level in information technology.

Our team-based learning curriculum is supported by several student conference/study rooms. The Simulation and Standardized Patient Labs offer students the opportunity to experience real life, hands-on training within their first semester. The Anatomy Lab and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Lab will each accommodate 80 students and includes the latest technology. There is also an Anatomy Model Lab which allows for additional study opportunities.

Research facilities include a 3500 square foot space on the main campus that is available for faculty and student use. In addition, the ACHE Research Institute Health and Wellness Center is located 10-15 minutes from campus and will include approximately 100,000 square foot of research space. Renovation is expected to be complete in 2024-2025.

Wellness is strongly supported at ACHE/ARCOM. The facilities, curriculum and offered activities are designed to improve the mental and physical health of our students, as well as faculty and staff. Some examples include artwork throughout the building, a park and fitness center on campus, walking/biking trails that connect to campus, nutrition and exercise information sessions, and an on-site therapist.

On-campus housing is available at The Residents and The Village at Heritage apartments with studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts, featuring the following amenities: swimming pool, fitness center, pavilion, dog park, study rooms, washer and dryer, refrigerator, microwave, and 24-hour protection by our campus police force. Also included in the affordable price are all utilities, maintenance needs and regularly scheduled pest control.

Located adjacent to ARCOM, the apartments offer students comfort and convenient. All students are welcome to live on campus, as space allows, including their significant other and children, if applicable.

Townhouse options are also available within a 3–5-minute walk from the academic buildings and include all amenities mentioned above.

ARCOM does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the recruiting and selection of students for admission. ARCOM seeks to recruit and admit students from Arkansas and surrounding regions who are committed to serving the rural and medically under-served areas or the state and region.

Admission to ARCOM is competitive, selective, and designed to advance ARCOM’s mission and values. Any undergraduate major is acceptable as long as prerequisites are completed and taken for credit at regionally accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Complete applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee to evaluate a candidate’s academic ability, knowledge of and commitment to osteopathic medicine, community service, professionalism, communication skills, and personal integrity. Competitive applicants are scheduled for an on-campus interview.

Osteopathic Medical College (COM) applicants may be asked to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule:

• Those accepted prior to November 15 to have until  December 14.  
• Those accepted between November 15 and January 14 to have 30 days. 
• Those accepted between January 15 and April 30 to have 14 days.   
• Those accepted on or after May 1 may be asked by the accepting COM for an immediate deposit.  
• After May 1 of the year of matriculation, each COM has the discretion to implement COM-specific procedures for accepted students who hold one or more seats at other COMs.