NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine Profile

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New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) is the osteopathic medical college of New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). One of NYIT's six academic schools, it is governed by New York Tech's policies and procedures, in addition to those of NYITCOM.

NYITCOM enrolled its first class of 36 students in September 1977. It now has more than 9,000 graduates from campuses in Old Westbury, New York, and Jonesboro, Arkansas. NYITCOM has formed associations and affiliations with multiple hospitals, where our students complete clinical clerkships across various clinical disciplines. The college has a diverse full- and part-time faculty who teach students during their first two years on campus, as well as a large number of adjunct clinical faculty who teach third- and fourth-year students at various affiliated hospitals, offices, and clinics. NYITCOM maintains ambulatory academic healthcare centers at both campus locations to serve the community in their respective areas, and to provide additional sites for clinical training and research.

Mission

At NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, we shape the future of healthcare by preparing the next generation of osteopathic physicians to lead with compassion, innovation, and adaptability. Our graduates are equipped to advance osteopathic medicine and improve patient care in all healthcare settings.

Administrative Organization

The dean is the chief administrative and academic officer of New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. This position reports directly to the Provost, who in turn reports to the President of New York Institute of Technology.

The Site Dean of the Arkansas campus, as well as the Senior Director for Finance, Associate Deans of Academic Affairs, Research, Operations, Post Doctoral Education, Student Affairs, Student Administration and the Assistant Dean for Clinical Operations report directly to the dean. Each of these deans is responsible for the various departments, offices and services that they administer. In addition, the academic department chairs for Anatomy, Biomedical Sciences, Family Medicine, Clinical Specialties, and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine report directly to the dean. The Chairs of the Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Clinical Medicine, and Biomedical and Anatomical Sciences on the Arkansas campus report directly to the site dean.