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Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

Las Cruces, NM

Osteopathic Medical Schools Public For-Profit

🩺 School Overview

Tuition (In State): $66,249

Tuition (Out of State): $66,249

Accreditation Status: N/A

Acceptance Rate: N/A

Total Enrollment: 162

Degrees: DO

Founding Year: 2013

Accreditation Year: N/A

Website: http://bcomnm.org

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📄 Application Information

Applications Received: N/A

Interviews Granted: N/A

Admitted: N/A

Average MCAT: N/A

Average GPA: N/A

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Female: N/A

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Interview Feedback Summary

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 43% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.

School Review Summary

Overall, students rated the program a 6.3 out of 10 for satisfaction. The student body is described as moderately cooperative. The environment is considered supportive for underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, married students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students. Graduates feel adequately prepared for board exams. Faculty members are seen as reasonably approachable.

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About the School

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University (BCOM) is one of the nation’s newest medical colleges. BCOM is student-centered, utilizing the most advanced technologies and learning methods to assure student and professional practice success in all fields of medicine, from primary care to subspecialties.

Curriculum

BCOM employs an integrated, systems-based, applications-oriented approach, and is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to succeed as osteopathic physicians. The curriculum uses several educational approaches, including: traditional lectures, integrative sessions (using electronic response systems), laboratory and skills instruction, active learning (adult and interactive techniques), team-based learning, large and small group sessions, directed study and clinical case presentations. These learning formats foster comprehension, promotes the application of knowledge, emphasizes competency in osteopathic philosophy, develops clinical skills, and stimulates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Facilities

BCOM sits on the New Mexico State University campus, near the football stadium. A seven acre, eighty thousand square foot, three story facility contains the new osteopathic medical school. </br>
Academic spaces include the following:</br>
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• A state of the art Simulation Center.</br>
• Standardized Patient suite with 10 exam rooms, a control room, patient lounge, changing rooms and tech workspace. </br>
• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine lab with 30 stations and a raised instructor station. </br>
• Gross and virtual anatomy labs. </br>
• Two tiered lecture halls providing visibility for all students that can be used for traditional lectures and be converted for collaborative learning. </br>
• Eleven seminar rooms for small group work. </br>
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Student support spaces include the following:</br>
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• Learning Center with library and quiet study areas, textbook storage, five group study rooms and a student work room. </br>
• Student locker facilities.</br>
• Two student lounges, each with access to the courtyard. </br>
• Student fitness center at NMSU

SDN Insights

Our analysis of Burrell-COM:

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Student Loan Burden: $418,545

A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at Burrell-COM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $418,545. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Lower than 79% Nationally

The cost of living at Burrell-COM is lower than 79% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.

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Environment: Urban

The area surrounding Burrell-COM is best navigated by car, with few amenities within walking or biking distance. While this quieter environment may offer fewer distractions, it requires a bit more planning for everyday errands or exploring local offerings.

Why no Tier Rankings?

Although we could tier rank, over the past 25 years we've found no compelling benefit for ranking schools. Students are most successful when they prioritize personal and academic fit over school rank.