Internal Medicine Residency Program
Arkansas College of Osteopathic MedicineArkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine is an ACGME-accredited community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Fort Smith, AR. It has 13 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 39 residents in training. It reports 93.9% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $59,277. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
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Overview
Accredited since 2021 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2023
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
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Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Listed in the NRMP directory as “Arkansas Coll Osteo Med-AR”.
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Training tracks
Primary care
Primary CareHospitalist
OtherResidents
Cohort composition
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Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
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Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, not-for-profit institution located on 673 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s first college, the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) is set to graduate its inaugural class of 150 osteopathic medical students in May 2021. ACHE opened its second building, a 66,000 square foot facility that is home to the School of Physical Therapy and the School of Occupational Therapy. CHE recently announced the purchase of the ACHE Research Institute Health & Wellness Center, a 317,850 square foot facility that will contain a biomedical research laboratory and space for transformational initiatives in health and wellness. ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness.
Primary teaching site: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine · Fort Smith, AR
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Clinical sites
Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
PrimaryMercy Hospital Fort Smith
Fort Smith Rheumatology
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $59,277 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 3.9% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$1,699/mo · 71 days on market19.05% rental listings MoM
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Livability
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine located?
- Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine is located in Fort Smith, AR.
- What type of program is Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine?
- Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine is a community-based residency program.
- Is Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine?
- Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine has approximately 39 residents in training.
- How much is rent near Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine?
- Median rent near Fort Smith, AR is ~$690/month for a 1BR and ~$845/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 93.9% of Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Yes — Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine require?
- Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine?
- Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $59,277. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Internal Medicine residency program positions as they appear.