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Welcome to Fort Smith, Arkansas!

The third largest city in Arkansas, Fort Smith, is as strong as the rocks that built the original Fort in 1817. Today’s Fort Smith features a modern take on city living without compromising the “True Grit” for which the city is known.

Forbes Magazine recently named Fort Smith as the number one city in America for cost-of-living. With a thriving downtown and numerous biking and hiking trails you’ll find it all in Fort Smith.

• Arkansas’ oldest symphony orchestra featuring talented and renowned guest artists

• New main public library with three full-service branches

• Season of Entertainment presents some of Broadway’s most popular traveling musical productions

• Fun festivals throughout the year bring live music to the outdoor amphitheater on the Arkansas River

• Biking, hiking, river rafting and more – we are named the Natural State for a reason!

• National award-winning public and private schools

• Historic downtown with unique shops, local restaurants, and vibrant nightlife

• The U.S. Marshals Museum, celebrating Fort Smith’s western heritage and law enforcement history

• Easy access to the Ozark National Forest for camping, hiking, and scenic drives

• Family-friendly attractions like the Fort Smith Museum of History and Parrot Island Waterpark

• Regional airport with daily flights for convenient travel to and from the city

• Active volunteer and community service opportunities to get involved and make an impact

• A welcoming, affordable city with a low cost of living and strong sense of community

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ARCOM is committed to equal opportunity for all students, staff, and faculty and to nondiscrimination in the recruitment, admission, and retention of students and the recruitment, hiring, promotion, and retention of faculty and staff. Its employment and educational policies comply with the requirements applicable to equal opportunity/affirmative action laws, directives, executive orders, and regulations to the effect that no person at ARCOM shall, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veterans status be subjected to discrimination. ARCOM strives to create and support a campus community that educates physicians who value diversity. The College believes that diversity enriches the educational experience and prepares its students to effectively deliver healthcare and work effectively with those from varied backgrounds. ARCOM is committed to encouraging courtesy and respect through developing and implementing policies that support diversity.