Las Cruces, NM
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Total Enrollment: 162
Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 2013
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Website: http://bcomnm.org
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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
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) is a private, for-profit medical school established in 2013. Its main campus is located on the New Mexico State University campus in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with a second campus at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida. BCOM is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and achieved the highest accreditation status of "Accreditation with Exceptional Outcome" in April 2024. The college welcomed its inaugural class in 2016 and graduated its first class in May 2020.
Curriculum
BCOM offers a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree program. The first two years focus on classroom-based learning, while the third and fourth years involve clinical clerkships at various sites, including Las Cruces, Albuquerque, Eastern New Mexico, El Paso, Texas, and Tucson, Arizona. Additional clerkship sites include the Four Corners region and Melbourne, Florida.
Facilities
The main campus in Las Cruces features an 80,000-square-foot, three-story building located in the Arrowhead Research Park on the NMSU campus. Facilities include small and large classrooms, group study pods, outdoor courtyards, laboratories, a medical library, and a simulation center. Students have access to all NMSU campus facilities and resources and may opt to live in student housing.
Demographics
BCOM is committed to increasing diversity in the physician workforce and has been recognized by Insight into Diversity as a 2023 recipient of the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. The college offers a wide variety of student support services, including financial aid education, academic support, career planning and advising, physical and mental health services, and diversity, equity, and inclusion resources.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of Burrell-COM:
Student Loan Burden: $131,025
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 $131,025. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
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.
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.
School Address: 3501 Arrowhead Drive, 3501 Arrowhead Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88001
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