New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - NYITCOM

Old Westbury, New York

Main Campus

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Additional Locations

Overview Curricular Premedical Coursework Admissions Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid Apply Now

General Information

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine traces its roots to W. Kenneth Riland, DO, and a group of visionary osteopathic physicians practicing in the State of New York. Dr. Riland was the personal physician to former President Richard Nixon, Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Dr. Riland and his colleagues saw the establishment of the medical school as a way to promote and strengthen the credibility of osteopathic medicine and leveraged the support of Rockefeller and other political leaders to establish the college in 1977. 

In 2012, Arkansas State University (A-State) approached New York Institute of Technology with the idea of establishing a program in Arkansas on the A-State campus aimed at producing physicians in generalist specialties (family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, emergency medicine, and obstetrics/gynecology), who would practice in the medically underserved areas of Arkansas and the Mississippi Delta region. NYITCOM developed the partnership as part of its overarching vision to advance patient-centered, population-based osteopathic health care through transformative education and illuminating research. In August 2016, NYITCOM-Arkansas welcomed its inaugural class of 115 students. 

Additional Locations

Additional Locations

Additional Locations offer the same programs as the main campus. Use the main campus' application to apply to additional locations.

NYITCOM at Arkansas State University - NYITCOM-Arkansas

Affiliation New York Institute of Technology

Address Jonesboro, Arkansas 72467

Campus Setting Rural

Website http://www.nyit.edu/arkansas

Phone (870) 972-2786

Admissions

Phone (870) 680-8816

Email comjbadmissions@nyit.edu

Website https://www.nyit.edu/medicine/admissions

  • Students at NYITCOM in Long Island
  • NYITCOM medical students
  • NYITCOM-Arkansas students

Mission Statement

The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) is committed to training osteopathic physicians for a lifetime of learning and practice, based upon the integration of evidence-based knowledge, critical thinking, and the tenets of osteopathic principles and practice. We are also committed to preparing osteopathic physicians for careers in health care, including that in the inner city and rural communities, as well as to the scholarly pursuit of new knowledge concerning health and disease. We provide a continuum of educational experiences to NYITCOM students, extending through the clinical and post-graduate years of training. This continuum provides the future osteopathic physician with the foundation necessary to maintain competence and compassion, as well as the ability to better serve society through research, teaching, and leadership. 
Facilities

Closest City Old Westbury, Long Island, New York (suburban) and Jonesboro, AR (on the campus of Arkansas State University) in northeast Arkansas (rural setting).

Campus Setting

Suburban

Facilities

Both campuses have advanced medical/training facilities which house state-of-the-art osteopathic medical laboratories, smart auditoriums that are fully equipped with cutting-edge presentation and recording equipment, and a specialized Institute for Clinical Competence (ICC), which incorporates standardized patients and human patient simulation robots. 

Historic Wilson Hall is home to NYITCOM-Arkansas on the campus of Arkansas State University. The 1931 Art Deco building underwent a $12.6 million modernization to create an 86,000 square-foot state–of–the–art medical facility. The renovation included laboratories and specialized teaching spaces such as the simulation emergency room, operating room, clinical learning rooms, and the gross anatomy lab. Energy-efficient lighting, smart classrooms, and study spaces equipped with Apple TV monitors and wireless access are available throughout the building. 

Student Residence Options

In Long Island (Old Westbury, NY), students find a wide variety of housing options in the nearby residential communities. On the NYITCOM-Arkansas campus, an on-campus apartment complex is specifically available for our medical students to lease.
Student Activities & Support Services
Accreditation & Affiliation

COM Accreditation Status New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). New York Institute of Technology is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.


New York Institute of Technology is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

University Affiliation(s) New York Institute of Technology

Student Demographics
  • 2024-25

Academic Year Enrollment

Total Medical School Enrollment

New York-1,270 Arkansas-487

Total Male

New York-596 Arkansas-220

Total Female

New York-671 Arkansas-267

Total Other

New York-3 Arkansas-0

First-Year Matriculants

New York-417 Arkansas-TBA

First-Year Male Matriculants

New York-172 Arkansas-TBA

First-Year Female Matriculants

New York-244 Arkansas-TBA

First-Year Other Matriculants

New York-0 Arkansas-TBA

Matriculants In-State

193

Matriculants Out-of-State

224

Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Asian

43.2%

Black/African American

3.1%

Hispanic/Latino

6.5%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

White

37.6%

Multiple Races

3.6%

Undisclosed

6.0%

Majors of First-Year Matriculants

Science Majors

86.6%

Non-Science Majors

13.4%

Graduate Degrees

6.5%

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Overview

Private Institution

Non-Profit

New York Institute of Technology

Institutional Affiliation

1977 – Old Westbury, NY; 2016 – Jonesboro, AR

Year Founded

Suburban

Campus Setting

Campus Contact

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - NYITCOM

Serota Academic Center, Room 203; Northern Boulevard, P.O. Box 8000, Old Westbury, New York 11568

Address

(516) 686-3792

Phone

Admissions Office

Social Media

Curricular Offerings

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) is recognized for its unique approach to teaching and learning. Guided by its vision to advance, transform, and illuminate both its students and the field of medicine, NYITCOM provides progressive, patient-centered, population-based osteopathic health care through transformative education and enlightening research.

You’ll value a stimulating, self-affirming, comprehensive, and personal educational experience through our state-of-the-art classroom and research facilities, a sizable array of clinical experiences, dedicated expert faculty physicians and faculty researchers, and an impressive national network of alumni. By being part of a larger institution that leverages technology throughout seven schools and colleges, you can pursue interdisciplinary opportunities to expand on your medical expertise and education.

Clerkship/Clinical Rotations

Clinical rotations and clerkships draw on an extensive network of partnering regional hospitals and healthcare facilities for formative hands-on experiences treating a spectrum of patients.

Preparatory Programs

Preparatory/Postbaccalaureate Programs Offered

Master's in Biomedical Sciences Bridge to DO Program
A gap year program with a guarantee. Bolster your credentials for admission to medical school or prepare for a career in biomedical science with this one-year, full-time program. You’ll get the knowledge base and experience you’ll need to achieve success in medical school, and earn a guaranteed spot in the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine entering class for the year following successful completion of the Master’s Program. No MCAT test score required to apply.

MS in Medical/Healthcare Simulation
The need for healthcare professionals with a strong knowledge and training in the theory of medical simulation is rapidly growing. The coursework in this program is designed for anyone interested in entering the field of healthcare simulation or who is interested in utilizing the foundational knowledge gained in this dynamic program to further advance their medical career.

Upon successful completion of the first 21 credits of the master’s program, and maintenance of a 3.00 GPA in all classes, you will be offered a guaranteed seat in the NYITCOM DO program's entering class in the year following completion of these requirements. Remaining credits may be completed at any time during or after completion of the DO.

Because the MS is an online program, you will be able to continue to live and work in your current location while attending classes and preparing to enter medical school in August 2026. Additionally, you will be able to complete the remaining credits for the M.S. degree at a preferred tuition rate anytime during the course of the four-year medical school curriculum, and graduate with both a DO and an MS degree!

Please review the Medical/Healthcare Simulation MS program Information Sheet to learn more about the program.

Special Programs

Global Health Certificate
The nine-credit global health certificate offers the next generation of physicians a thorough understanding of emerging trends in medicine, science, policy, and innovation across the globe. In class and during a two- to four-week global fieldwork trip, you’ll work side-by-side with our expert faculty in the Center for Global Health who are at the top of their field, providing expertise in osteopathic medical techniques, primary care, pediatrics, emergency medicine, non-communicable and infectious diseases, and population health.

Dual Degrees/Concurrent Programs

Dual Degrees/Concurrent Programs Offered

BS/DO
Seven-year BS/DO programs available with several colleges.

DO/MBA

New York Tech’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) is fully online.

DO/MS in Academic Medicine (Academic Scholars Program)
DO/MS in Academic Medicine is designed to prepare medical students to pursue careers in academic medicine including medical education, research and clinical practice. This five-year program allows students to receive the DO and MS degrees concurrently. An academic scholarship is awarded for the last three years of the program. The program is offered on both campuses.

DO/PhD
The combined Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Medical and Biological Sciences is a highly competitive seven-year program designed to develop well-trained osteopathic physician-scientists who will, through their research, drive the practice of medicine into the future. The program is available to NYITCOM students on both campuses.

Visit www.nyit.edu/medicine for more on dual degree/concurrent programs.

Premedical Coursework

Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Science Courses
Anatomy
Recommended
Biochemistry
Recommended

With or without lab, may be substituted for Organic Chemistry II

Biology/Zoology
Required With Lab

8 semester hours

Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab

8 semester hours

Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab

8 semester hours

Genetics
Recommended
Microbiology
Recommended
Physics
Required With Lab

8 semester hours

Physiology
Recommended
Non-Science Courses
Behavioral Sciences
Recommended

Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology

College English
Required

6 semester hours

Math/Statistics
Recommended

Admissions

A Bachelor’s Degree, MCAT, completed supplemental application/fee, letters of recommendation and personal interview are required. Highly select candidates will be chosen for an interview with either Long Island (Old Westbury, NY) or NYITCOM-Arkansas (Jonesboro, AR) location. Interviews may be virtual or in-person at either campus location, however, NYITCOM-Arksansas encourages in-person interviews. 

Admissions Processes

Interview Options: Option to interview virtually or in-person

Physician letter required? DO Only

Virtual Shadowing Options? Will accept EITHER virtual or in-person shadowing

Accepts online coursework to fulfill prerequisite requirements? No

Accepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? No

For spring and summer 2020 courses.

Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? Yes, but only in certain circumstances

Accepts online lab coursework? No

Application Information

Primary Application Service: AACOMAS

Earliest Application Submission Date: May 4, 2026

Primary Application Deadline: March 2, 2027

Submission Timing for Best Consideration

For best consideration, applicants should submit application at least four weeks before deadline.

First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors

Successful candidates for admission must have a thorough preparation with high academic achievement showing evidence of the capacity to succeed in a rigorous medical education program. They must also demonstrate certain personal characteristics expected of a physician, including: integrity, compassion, maturity, motivation, and interpersonal skills. A Bachelor’s Degree, MCAT, letters of recommendation, and personal interview are required.

NYITCOM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, creed or religion, veteran status with respect to the rights, privileges, programs and activities including, but not limited to employment, admissions, financial aid, scholarships, access to housing, educational programs, co-curricular activities and participation in athletic programs.

International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students

Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No

Application Interview Format: Traditional

Early Decision Program (EDP)

EDP Offered? No

EDP Applications Submitted To Other

Supplemental Application

Supplemental Application Required? Yes

All applicants to NYITCOM are required to complete our Supplemental Application. At that time, you will be required to: Pay the $80 non-refundable fee or submit your unique fee waiver code. State the campus/site you are interested in attending: Long Island (Old Westbury), N.Y. or Jonesboro, Ark.*

We will email you a secure link to our Supplemental Application once you submit your completed AACOMAS application. Your application to NYITCOM is not complete unless all Supplemental Application questions have been answered and the fee paid.

*The NYITCOM Admissions Committee reserves the right to recommend the best campus fit for you based upon your complete application.

Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: May 16, 2026

Supplemental Application Deadline: March 16, 2027

Supplemental Application Sent To: All Applicants

Supplemental Application Fee: $80

Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No

Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes

Must have received AACOMAS Primary Application Fee Waiver
Acceptances/Deposit Schedule

Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes


Orientation/Start Date for First-Year Students

TBA

Acceptance/deposit deadlines conform to the AACOMAS Traffic Guidelines Schedule? Yes

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.
MCAT/GPA Information

Mean MCAT Score

504.6

Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score

3.69

Oldest MCAT Considered: January 15, 2024

Latest MCAT Score Accepted: January 15, 2027

Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation

  • AACOMAS
  • Interfolio

Main Admissions Contact

(516) 686-3997

Phone

Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid

2026-2027 Academic Year

Tuition

In-State Tuition

$70,720

Out-of-State Tuition

$70,720

Fees

Annual Fees

In-State Resident Fees

$1,729

Out-of-State Resident Fees

$1,729

Health Insurance Fee

$5,738

Tuition Fees Include

Health Service
Lab
Student Activities
Technology (not computer)

Estimates, Deposits, and More

Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs

$TBA

Average Graduate Indebtedness

NY-$TBA AR-$TBA

Acceptance Deposit

$1,500

Additional Deposit

$0

Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes

Deposit Refundable? No

Financial Aid

Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid TBA%

Scholarships Offered? Yes

Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $TBA