Jonesboro, AR
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Website: http://www.nyit.edu/arkansas
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Overall, students rated the program a 7.5 out of 10 for satisfaction. The student body is described as highly cooperative. The environment is considered supportive for underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, married students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students. Graduates feel very well-prepared for board exams. Faculty members are seen as highly approachable.
The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at Arkansas State University, located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is dedicated to improving healthcare access in the Mississippi Delta region. Established in 2016, it is the first osteopathic medical school in Arkansas and offers a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program, along with Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Master of Public Health degrees. Each class comprises approximately 120 students, fostering personalized attention and career support. The institution boasts a 100% postgraduate placement rate, with graduates successfully matching into competitive specialties.
NYITCOM-Arkansas provides a technology-infused medical education, including advanced academic technology linking classrooms, faculty, and students in New York and Arkansas. The curriculum emphasizes training in telemedicine, with first-year students learning to deliver care via telecommunication technologies. Students are required to complete a four-week rotation in a rural area, addressing the significant healthcare needs of underserved populations. Third- and fourth-year rotations occur in community hospitals, including NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital and St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Graduates earn a Certificate in Population Health, with opportunities to obtain additional certificates in Telemedicine, Health IT, Evidence-based Medicine, or Global Health.
The campus is housed in the 86,000-square-foot Wilson Hall, featuring state-of-the-art facilities such as an anatomy lab, team-based teaching labs, an auditorium, an osteopathic manipulative medicine lab, a medical library, simulation labs, and classrooms equipped for live streaming between the Arkansas and New York campuses. Students have access to on-campus housing, dining services, libraries, a fitness center, and health services through Arkansas State University. The campus also offers a full-service Starbucks and the Dean B. Ellis Library, popular study locations among students.
NYITCOM-Arkansas has a 100% postgraduate placement rate, with 70% of its graduates pursuing primary care specialties such as Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery, and Psychiatry. Additionally, graduates have successfully matched into competitive specialties including Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Radiology, Urology, Neurology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Emergency Medicine, and Dermatology. The institution's mission focuses on addressing the physician shortage in Arkansas and the Mississippi Delta region, aiming to improve healthcare access for underserved and rural populations.
Our analysis of NYITCOM-at-Arkansas:
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at NYITCOM-at-Arkansas, 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.
The cost of living at NYITCOM-at-Arkansas 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.
The area surrounding NYITCOM-at-Arkansas 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: Wilson Hall, 2405 Aggie Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72401
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