Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Educating and training compassionate osteopathic physicians

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Educating and training compassionate osteopathic physicians.

Our Mission

To educate and train compassionate osteopathic physicians, skilled in the science of patient-centered osteopathic medical care, dedicated to the ethical and social principles of the osteopathic profession, committed to lifelong learning, and focused on service to the underserved. This mission will be accomplished at the undergraduate and graduate medical education levels through excellence in teaching, research, service, and scholarly activity.

Live & Learn

in the Natural State

Our 102,000 square-foot facility is located in Fort Smith, the second largest city in Arkansas.
The building features state-of-the-art technology in a scenic, natural setting.
Spend time in one of our outdoor study spaces or take a break and enjoy the natural state on one of the nearby biking and hiking trails.

The ARCOM Difference

The Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine utilizes an innovative “helix” curriculum comprised of lecture, team-based, and interactive learning strategies. Each turn of the helix revisits biomedical concepts learned from the previous semester and applies this newly acquired knowledge in order to understand more complex system interactions.

ARCOM is focused on student success directed toward the development of competent, caring, and compassionate physicians who seek to serve the underserved. The entirety of the educational experience at ARCOM supports and encourages students to develop a pattern of individual responsibility and capacity for life-long learning and growth as competent, patient-centered, holistic osteopathic physicians.

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Admission Requirements

Learn about the academic requirements for starting your journey at ARCOM.

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Take the first step towards becoming an osteopathic physician.

AACOMAS Application

AACOMAS simplifies the process of applying to osteopathic medical school.

Doctors that Do

ARCOM student doctors are doctors that DO! Whether it’s volunteering in the community or exploring the great state of Arkansas, our students are active and engaged.

News & Events

Strengthening the River Valley: ACHE and UAFS Partner to Grow Future Healthcare Leaders

The partnership creates a formal pathway for UAFS students seeking admission to ACHE’s Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Physical Therapy, School of Occupational Therapy, and Master of Science in Biomedicine program.

ARCOM Research Explores the Lasting Imprint of Movement

“Our students are not just learning anatomy, they are contributing to scientific discoveries that connect human movement today with stories written in the bones of the past.”

ACHE and ARCOM Announce Linkage Agreement Between MSB and DO Programs

This agreement creates structured academic and professional development pathways that expand opportunity and access to osteopathic medical education. 

ACHE M.A.P. Program Expansion Creates New Pathway for ARCOM

The M.A.P. Program has expanded to include college students interested in becoming Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) at ARCOM. This growth supports ACHE’s mission to build a more inclusive, compassionate healthcare workforce while helping reduce health disparities in the communities that need it most.

Opening Doors, Changing Futures: ACHE’s Summer of Learning and Connection

From hands-on healthcare simulations to culinary explorations, ceramics, and innovative STEAM activities, ACHE became a space where students felt empowered and reminded that they belong here, with a future full of possibilities. 

ARCOM Hosts Hands-On Medical Camp for Latino Middle School Students

Twelve ARCOM students volunteered each day, not only guiding the activities but also serving as role models and mentors. Programs like this aim to inspire these young students early.

Carrying the Torch: ARCOM Graduate Becomes Third-Generation Physician

Dr. French is the third generation of the family to be a physician following in her grandfather and uncle’s footsteps.

ACHE M.A.P. Program Receives Insight Into Academia Magazine’s 2025 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award

The award honors exceptional institutional programs that encourage and support the recruitment and retention of women and underrepresented students in all STEM fields.

ARCOM Earns Prestigious 10-Year Accreditation with Exceptional Outcomes

This prestigious designation is the highest level of accreditation offered by COCA and places ARCOM among the top tier of osteopathic medical schools in the nation.

ARCOM Partners with RAM to Provide Free Healthcare During Weekend Clinic

More than 200 patients received free services during the clinic, thanks to the efforts of over 200 volunteers.

Contact Us

7000 Chad Colley Blvd.
Fort Smith, AR 72916
479-308-2243

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