Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine - ARCOM

The campus is located in Arkansas's third largest city (approx. population of 90,000), providing the best of both worlds to those who live here and/or visit - rural, small-town feeling with the amenities of a larger city. Nestled in the river valley region, surrounded by tall pines and walking trails, 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 Standarized Patient Labs offer students the opportunity to experience real life, hands-on training within their first semester.  The Anatomy Lab and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Lab will each accommodate 80 students, have large windows to let in plenty of daylight, and include the latest technology.

Across the street from the ARCOM building, the ACHE campus includes student housing, retail space and restaurants, a coffee shop, a park, and the ACHE Fit Lab.

Located just about 15 minutes from the main campus, the ACHE Research Institute Health and Wellness Center (RIHWC) is the hub of all campus research operations.  With over 150,000 square feet dedicated to research, the RIHWC houses the Center for Rehabilitation Research, Biomedical Resource Center, Clinical Resource Center, and expansive bench space for Translational Research.

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, and 24-hour police force protection.  In addition, each apartments comes equipped with full-size appliances, including a washer and dryer.  Utilities, maintenance needs and pest control are included in the cost of living on campus.

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

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

ARCOM does not discriminate on basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex or sexual orientation, gender or 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 underserved areas of 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 pre-requisites are completed and taken for credit at an accredited college/university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Complete applications are reviewed by the ARCOM Admissions Committee to evaluate a candidate's academic ability, knowledge of and commitment to osteopathic medicine, service to the community, professionalism, communication skills, and personal integrity.

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.