College of Osteopathic Medicine
Educating Well-Rounded Physicians
Promoting better health outcomes is more than just treating the individual. It’s about seeing the big picture and working for change through prevention, research, policy, and advocacy.
At New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM), our programs equip you to care for the whole person—not just what ails them. You’ll learn to deliver compassionate care, advance the health of underserved urban and rural communities, and help solve some of society’s biggest population health and biomedical challenges through pioneering research.
Our Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and graduate programs emphasize innovative learning strategies and extend opportunities to engage in faculty-led research in areas like cancer and cardiovascular disease. Clinical experiences at partnering health systems let you apply what you’re learning in a range of settings, while outreach programs allow you to serve the surrounding community through accessible preventative care and health education.
Whether you aim to assist patients directly or through policy or research, you’ll train with a diverse group of driven, compassionate students in an environment that prepares you for excellence, leadership, and impact.
Ranks and Stats
Nearly 100%
match rate for residency placements achieved by the College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2024.
Top 20%
Best Value Colleges for Healthcare Careers.
Payscale.com
Top
source of minority graduates at the doctoral level in osteopathic medicine.
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Degrees & Programs
Across patient care, research, and population health, we’ve built our programs on a foundation of expert faculty, an active environment of discovery and innovation, and integrated clinical experiences.
Doctoral Degrees
Train at our Long Island campus or Jonesboro, Ark. location and develop the complex and critical behavioral, social, and clinical skills required in modern medical practice.
Dual Degrees
Gain expertise as a clinician and researcher by combining a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with an M.S. in Academic Medicine or a Ph.D. in Medical and Biological Sciences.
Graduate Degrees
Through our master’s programs in biomedical sciences, medical/healthcare simulation, and public health, prepare to monitor population-level health trends, improve care delivery from the lab, or take part in the rapidly growing field of healthcare simulation.
Concurrent Degrees
Enhance your skill set by obtaining an M.B.A., M.P.H., Global Health Certificate, or another health-related master’s degree while completing your four-year medical curriculum.
Departments
Faculty experts across multiple academic departments will guide you through your medical school experience, providing you with stimulating lectures, engaging you in exciting research, and supporting you in clinical encounters.
Anatomy
Learn to see the human body both as a complex unit and the product of 3.5 billion years of evolution and adaptation.
Biomedical Sciences
Delve into cellular and molecular biology, toxicology, and other critical areas in the pursuit of advancing the diagnosis and treatment of pressing illnesses.
Clinical Specialties
Explore the intricacies of focused areas of practice, including primary care, pharmacology, and public health, alongside experienced clinicians and researchers.
Family Medicine
See health in its broader social context as you train to deliver comprehensive healthcare for patients in all age groups.
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Master the principles and practice of osteopathic manipulative medicine through expert instruction and hands-on learning.
Biomedical and Anatomical Sciences
Prepare for success in medical school, exploring the biological basis of health and disease while gaining clinical and research experience.
Student Research & Clinical Experience
Make an impact before graduation by developing the skills to effectively diagnose and treat people and researching the next big treatments for diabetes, Parkinson’s, and other conditions.
Clinical Experience
Draw on an extensive network of partnering regional hospitals and healthcare facilities for formative hands-on experiences treating a spectrum of patients
Faculty-Mentored Research
Work alongside active faculty researchers pioneering new discoveries in medicine. You’ll build investigative skills and aid vital work in areas like neuroscience, cardiovascular health, and cancer treatment.
Healthcare Clinics
Develop skills in patient care and volunteer to serve the needs of the community at our New York Tech-run healthcare facilities, including our free clinic.
NYITCOM Medical Clinic
At our Jonesboro, Ark. location, our board-certified physicians offer skilled primary care, while medical students have access to clinical experiences that enhance their learning and serve the local population.
Student Voices
“NYITCOM has all the things I was looking for in a medical program … [It] has students, faculty, and staff members dedicated to ensuring students succeed. I like being in an environment where people push each other to grow.”
Elianna Sanchez
D.O. ‘26
About Us
Established as New York’s first osteopathic medical school, we’ve grown to become a leader in health and medical education, graduating professionals who improve outcomes and address health disparities through evidence-based knowledge, critical thinking, and a holistic approach to care.
Mission and Vision
We’re committed to training physicians for a lifetime of learning and practice and advancing patient-centered, population-based healthcare through transformative education and illuminating research.
Faculty
See the skilled researchers and experienced clinicians who are advancing our mission and vision through innovative education, research, and patient care.
Research Areas
Play an active role in projects funded by esteemed agencies like the National Institutes of Health that address everything from advancing our understanding of neurological diseases to regenerating bone through bioprinting technology.
Labs and Facilities
Access advanced technology to support your learning and exploration in dedicated facilities like the Anatomy Lab, the Ferrara Center for Patient Safety and Clinical Simulation, the Genomic and Molecular Biology Core Facility, and more.
NYITCOM-Arkansas
Study medicine through a program focusing on improving health outcomes among one of our country’s most medically underserved regions. Enjoy the amenities of a major university (Arkansas State University) and opportunities to engage in local outreach.
Community Engagement
Through research, outreach, and partnerships, NYITCOM-Arkansas students analyze population health trends, address barriers to care access with local representatives, and travel throughout the Mississippi Delta’s communities to deliver preventative services.
Notable Alumni
We graduate skilled physicians and impactful leaders in the healthcare field. Here are some of their stories.
Kevin O’Connor, D.O. ’92
An army doctor and expert on battlefield trauma care, O’Connor serves as personal physician to President Joe Biden.
Claudia Coplein, B.S. ’87, D.O. ’90
When the pandemic disrupted major supplier Tyson Foods, the company hired Coplein to craft a new approach to employee health.
Patrick M. O’Shaughnessy, D.O. ’99
As a leader of the Catholic Health system on Long Island, O’Shaughnessy helped forge a partnership with NYITCOM to train tomorrow’s physicians.
Medical School News
Guiliano Global Fellows: Glacier Saviors, Exoplanets, and More
Under the Edward Guiliano Global Fellowship Program, seven students traveled the globe, broadening their perspectives and working on transformational research projects.
Going All In
Over the summer, NYITCOM-Arkansas student Elizabeth Duplechain found an opportunity Partnership in Cancer Research intern, where she didn’t have to balance her time between the lab and the books.
Returning to Their Roots
After finishing their residencies, NYITCOM-Arkansas graduates and Arkansas natives Nathan (D.O. ’20) and Shelby (D.O. ’20) Tripod returned to practice medicine in Jonesboro, where their medical journey—and life together—began.
NYITCOM Presents at OMED 2024
College of Osteopathic Medicine students, faculty, and alumni shared scientific findings in San Antonio for this year’s Osteopathic Medical Education Conference.
Unlocking Cancer’s Molecular Processes
In a new study, cancer researchers at the College of Osteopathic Medicine continue the historic work of a world-renowned Nobel laureate and may explain why some human cells become cancerous, spread, and resist treatment.
Improving Understanding of Cognitive Impairments
An NIH-funded study by a College of Osteopathic Medicine researcher could improve understanding of brain cell function and help deliver a cure for intellectual disability.
Upcoming Events
Accreditation
NYITCOM receives its program accreditation from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).
COCA is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the accreditor of colleges of osteopathic medicine. COCA accreditation signifies that a college has met or exceeded the Commission’s standards for educational quality.
NYITCOM’s Program Accreditation Status: Accredited
Last Reaffirmation: 2015
Last Mid-Cycle Review: 2019
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2022
COCA’s Department of Accreditation can be reached by telephone at (312) 202-8124 or by email at predoc@osteopathic.org.
COCA has a complaint review procedure designed to protect the integrity and the maintenance of accreditation standards and procedures. The complaint form can be accessed here.
NYITCOM receives its Title IV institutional accreditation from the Mid-Atlantic Region Commission on Higher Education, doing business as the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
New York Tech’s Institutional Accreditation Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
Accreditation Granted: 1969
Last Reaffirmation: 2019
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2026-2027
Next Mid-Point Peer Review: 2023
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Your journey to skilled, compassionate care begins here at New York Tech’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.