New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - NYITCOM
Old Westbury, New York
Main Campus
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Additional Locations
General Information
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine traces its roots to W. Kenneth Riland, DO, and a group of visionary osteopathic physicians practicing in the State of New York. Dr. Riland was the personal physician to former President Richard Nixon, Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Dr. Riland and his colleagues saw the establishment of the medical school as a way to promote and strengthen the credibility of osteopathic medicine and leveraged the support of Rockefeller and other political leaders to establish the college in 1977.
In 2012, Arkansas State University (A-State) approached New York Institute of Technology with the idea of establishing a program in Arkansas on the A-State campus aimed at producing physicians in generalist specialties (family medicine,
internal medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, emergency medicine, and obstetrics/gynecology), who would practice in the medically underserved areas of Arkansas and the Mississippi Delta region. NYITCOM developed the partnership as part of its overarching
vision to advance patient-centered, population-based osteopathic health care through transformative education and illuminating research. In August 2016, NYITCOM-Arkansas welcomed its inaugural class of 115 students.
Additional Locations
Additional Locations offer the same programs as the main campus. Use the main campus' application to apply to additional locations.
NYITCOM at Arkansas State University - NYITCOM-Arkansas
Affiliation
Address
Campus Setting
Website http://www.nyit.edu/arkansas
Phone
Mission Statement
Closest City Old Westbury, Long Island, New York (suburban) and Jonesboro, AR (on the campus of Arkansas State University) in northeast Arkansas (rural setting).
Campus Setting
SuburbanFacilities
Both campuses have advanced medical/training facilities which house state-of-the-art osteopathic medical laboratories, smart auditoriums that are fully equipped with cutting-edge presentation and recording equipment, and a specialized Institute for Clinical Competence (ICC), which incorporates standardized patients and human patient simulation robots.
Historic Wilson Hall is home to NYITCOM-Arkansas on the campus of Arkansas State University. The 1931 Art Deco building underwent a $12.6 million modernization to create an 86,000 square-foot state–of–the–art medical facility. The renovation included laboratories and specialized teaching spaces such as the simulation emergency room, operating room, clinical learning rooms, and the gross anatomy lab. Energy-efficient lighting, smart classrooms, and study spaces equipped with Apple TV monitors and wireless access are available throughout the building.
Student Residence Options
COM Accreditation Status New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). New York Institute of Technology is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
New York Institute of Technology is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
University Affiliation(s) New York Institute of Technology
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Entering Class 2024
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
New York-1,270 Arkansas-487
Total Male
New York-596 Arkansas-220
Total Female
New York-671 Arkansas-267
Total Other
New York-3 Arkansas-0
Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions
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First-Year Matriculants
New York-318 Arkansas-124
First-Year Male Matriculants
New York-131 Arkansas-48
First-Year Female Matriculants
New York-187 Arkansas-76
First-Year Other Matriculants
New York-0 Arkansas-0
Matriculants In-State
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Matriculants Out-of-State
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Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
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Asian
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Black/African American
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Hispanic/Latino
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Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
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White
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Multiple Races
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Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
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Non-Science Majors
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Graduate Degrees
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Overview
Private Institution
Non-Profit
New York Institute of Technology
Institutional Affiliation
1977 – Old Westbury, NY; 2016 – Jonesboro, AR
Year Founded
Suburban
Campus Setting
Campus Contact
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - NYITCOM
Address
(516) 686-3792
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
Curricular Offerings
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) is recognized for its unique approach to teaching and learning. Guided by its vision to advance, transform, and illuminate both its students and the field of medicine, NYITCOM provides progressive, patient-centered, population-based osteopathic health care through transformative education and enlightening research.
You’ll value a stimulating, self-affirming, comprehensive, and personal educational experience through our state-of-the-art classroom and research facilities, a sizable array of clinical experiences, dedicated expert faculty physicians and faculty researchers, and an impressive national network of alumni. By being part of a larger institution that leverages technology throughout seven schools and colleges, you can pursue interdisciplinary opportunities to expand on your medical expertise and education.
Preparatory/Postbaccalaureate Programs Offered
Special Programs
Émigré Physicians Program (EPP) – Long Island (Old Westbury, NY)
This unique program provides an opportunity for foreign-born, MD-trained physicians to re-train as Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine.
Global Health Certificate
The Global Health Certificate Program immerses students in a challenging interdisciplinary curriculum to understand
health policy, practice, and the significant health challenges facing the world’s underserved populations. Upon completion, students will be prepared to take on exciting roles in the field of public health anywhere in the world. The program
is offered to students on both campuses.
Telehealth Certificate – NYITCOM-Arkansas
This program offers osteopathic students the ability to understand the history of telehealth, policy issues, rules and regulations, technology, clinical integration and how telehealth
can be an indispensable part of their future practice.
Population Health Certificate – NYITCOM-Arkansas
This program provides students with training in the language, theories, concepts, methods, measurement, analysis, and implementation of population health, as well as, assess
and interpret healthcare policies, legal precedents, statutes and regulations. Key to this course is the role of epidemiology in evaluating population health, and developing interventions to improve different populations’ health and reduce health
disparities.
Dual Degrees/Concurrent Programs Offered
BS/DO
Seven-year BS/DO programs available with several colleges.
DO/MBA
New York Tech’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) is fully online.
DO/MPH
New York Tech’s Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program is fully online.
DO/MS in Academic Medicine (Academic Scholars Program)
DO/MS in Academic Medicine is designed to prepare medical students to pursue careers in academic medicine including medical education, research and clinical practice. This five-year program allows students to receive the DO and MS degrees concurrently. An academic scholarship is awarded for the last three years of the program. The program is offered on both campuses.
DO/MS in Clinical Nutrition
New York Tech’s Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition is fully online.
DO/MS in Medical/Healthcare Simulation
DO/MS in Medical/Healthcare Simulation, the first of its kind in the United States, prepares students for excellence in the rapidly growing field of health care simulation. The online program is available to students on both campuses.
DO/MSBS
Master's in Biomedical Sciences Bridge program: A gap year
program with a guarantee. Bolster your credentials for admission
to medical school or prepare for a career in biomedical science
with this one-year, full-time program. You’ll get the knowledge
base and experience you’ll need to achieve success in medical
school, and earn a guaranteed spot in the New York College of
Osteopathic Medicine entering class for the year following
successful completion of the Master’s Program. No MCAT test
score required to apply.
DO/PhD
The combined Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Medical and Biological Sciences is a highly competitive seven-year program designed to develop well-trained osteopathic physician-scientists who will, through their research, drive the practice of medicine into the future. The program is available to NYITCOM students on both campuses.
Visit www.nyit.edu/medicine for more on dual degree/concurrent programs.
Premedical Coursework
Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Anatomy
RecommendedBiochemistry
RecommendedWith or without lab, may be substituted for Organic Chemistry II
Biology/Zoology
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Genetics
RecommendedMicrobiology
RecommendedPhysics
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Physiology
RecommendedBehavioral Sciences
RecommendedPsychology, Sociology, Anthropology
College English
Required6 semester hours
Math/Statistics
RecommendedAdmissions
A Bachelor’s Degree, MCAT, completed supplemental application/fee, letters of recommendation and personal interview are required. Highly select candidates will be chosen for an interview with either Long Island (Old Westbury, NY) or NYITCOM-Arkansas (Jonesboro, AR) location.
Interview Options: Virtual interviews only
Physician letter required? MD or DO
Virtual Shadowing Options? Will accept EITHER virtual or in-person shadowing
Accepts online coursework to fulfill prerequisite requirements? Yes, but only in certain circumstances
If taken during the COVID pandemicAccepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? No
For spring and summer 2020 courses.Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? Yes, but only in certain circumstances
NYITCOMHealth Professions Pathway New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine recognizes that terminally prepared health care professionals from fields including Physician Assistant; Physical Therapist; Occupational Therapist; Pharmacist and Chiropractic undergo rigorous didactic medically oriented curriculum, as well as significant clinical rotations and field work to obtain the entry-level registration for their professions. Some of these outstanding practitioners express an aspiration to continue on to medical school, citing the desire to practice independently, the need for professional growth and development, the need for increased medical knowledge and the ability to do more for their patients as reasons to do so.
The NYITCOM Health Professionals Pathway (HPP) was created to provide an enhanced, holistic approach focused specifically on non-traditional applicants from these professional backgrounds. NYITCOM offers 5 slots at the Jonesboro, Arkansas location for applicants from the Health Professions Pathway application track.
Application Requirements
Applicants to the Health Professions Pathway track must:
- Be a certified, terminally prepared Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, or Chiropractor.
- Have a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.5 and a cumulative overall Science GPA of 3.3
- Have completed all required prerequisite course for the D.O. program including:·
- Biology, including a basic course in general biology or zoology (lecture and lab): 8 semester hours
- General Chemistry (lecture and lab): 8 semester hours
- Organic Chemistry I (lecture and lab): 4 semester hours· Organic Chemistry II (lecture and lab): 4 semester hours. *Biochemistry, with or without lab, may be substituted for Organic Chemistry II.
- Physics (lecture and lab): 8 semester hours
- Be US Citizens or Permanent Residents of the US
- Have completed 3 years of full-time work experience in their profession
- Submit at least 3 letters of recommendation from a supervisor in long-term work, service, research, or clinical experience.
- Must successfully complete an interview are a required Entrance Examination.
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes, but only in certain circumstances
Taken During COVID PandemicPrimary Application Service: AACOMAS
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 5, 2025
Primary Application Deadline: March 2, 2026
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
Successful candidates for admission must have a thorough preparation with high academic achievement showing evidence of the capacity to succeed in a rigorous medical education program. They must also demonstrate certain personal characteristics expected of a physician, including: integrity, compassion, maturity, motivation, and interpersonal skills. A Bachelor’s Degree, MCAT, letters of recommendation, and personal interview are required.
NYITCOM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, creed or religion, veteran status with respect to the rights, privileges, programs and activities including, but not limited to employment, admissions, financial aid, scholarships, access to housing, educational programs, co-curricular activities and participation in athletic programs.
International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students
Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No
Application Interview Format: Traditional
Early Decision Program (EDP)
EDP Offered? No
EDP Applications Submitted To Other
Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? Yes
All applicants to NYITCOM are required to complete our Supplemental Application. At that time, you will be required to: Pay the $80 non-refundable fee or submit your unique fee waiver code. State the campus/site you are interested in attending: Long Island (Old Westbury), N.Y. or Jonesboro, Ark.* *The NYITCOM Admissions Committee reserves the right to recommend the best campus fit for you based upon your complete application. We will email you a secure link to our Supplemental Application once you submit your completed AACOMAS application. Your application to NYITCOM is not complete unless all Supplemental Application questions have been answered and the fee paid.Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: May 15, 2025
Supplemental Application Deadline: March 22, 2026
Supplemental Application Sent To: All Applicants
Supplemental Application Fee: $80
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes
Must have received AACOMAS Primary Application Fee WaiverDeferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
Orientation/Start Date for First-Year Students
Coming Soon!
Acceptance/deposit deadlines conform to the AACOMAS Traffic Guidelines Schedule? Yes
Osteopathic Medical College (COM) applicants may be asked to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule:
- Those accepted prior to November 15 to have until December 14.
- Those accepted between November 15 and January 14 to have 30 days
- Those accepted between January 15 and April 30 to have 14 days.
- Those accepted on or after May 1 may be asked by the accepting COM for an immediate deposit.
- After May 1 of the year of matriculation, each COM has the discretion to implement COM-specific procedures for accepted students who hold one or more seats at other COMs.
Oldest MCAT Considered: January 15, 2023
Latest MCAT Score Accepted: January 15, 2026
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Interfolio
Main Admissions Contact
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2024-2025 Academic Year
(The 2025-2026 Academic Year information will be posted when available.)
In-State Tuition
$66,050
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,050
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$1,665
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$1,665
Health Insurance Fee
$6,370
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
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Average Graduate Indebtedness
NY-$300,584 AR-$331,416
Acceptance Deposit
$1,500
Additional Deposit
0
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Deposit Refundable? No
Financial Aid Website http://www.nyit.edu/medicine/financial_aid
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 86%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $TBA