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Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Fort Smith, AR

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Public For-Profit

🎓 The Basics

Overall, how satisfied are you with this program?

8 out of 10

What was the zip code of your residence in high school?

N/A

What do you like most?

Solid clinical education and rotation. GME sponsoring and affiliations in the state of AR. Good state support. Open door policy. The helix curriculum. Research availability on campus. Experienced faculty. 3 month dedicated for board studying. Mercy clinic on campus allow for hands on experience early. Stipend offered to student for summer research. Early experience with Ultrasound techniques. On-campus housing. Kaplan and Truelearn (COMBANK) resources paid for by the school.

What do you like least?

Needs better faculty retention especially for Physiology and Clinical education. Mandatory attendance if you fall below 80% average in our basic science classes. Mandatory attendance for all anatomy, clinical education, OPP related lectures. Business casual dress code.
🧾 The Details

Does the student body seem cooperative or competitive?

9 out of 10

Does the environment seem supportive for underrepresented minorities?

8 out of 10

Does the environment seem supportive for lesbian/gay/bisexual/transsexual students?

8 out of 10

Does the environment seem supportive for married students?

7 out of 10

Does the environment seem supportive for students with disabilities?

7 out of 10

Does the environment seem supportive for older/non-traditional students?

8 out of 10

Do you/did you feel well prepared for your board exams?

8 out of 10

How approachable are faculty members?

10 out of 10

What are the facilities and clinics like (old/new, well maintained, etc.)?

Brand New and technologically advanced.

How do students from this program do after graduation - are they adequately prepared for practice?

N/A

What are rotations like?

Rotation are preceptor based and solid across all sites. Good share of inpatient and outpatient care experience. Many are at teaching hospitals with residency programs.

How do students from this program do in the Match?

N/A

Any other information you want to share?

We haven't graduated a class yet (as of 2019).