New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
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The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYIT-COM) is a private medical school located primarily in Old Westbury, New York. It also has a degree-granting campus in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Founded in 1977, NYIT-COM is an academic division of the New York Institute of Technology. Formerly the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, it is one of the largest medical schools in the United States.[7][8] As of 2023, the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine has a 100 percent match rate, with all members of the Class of 2023 placed into residencies,[9] and U.S. News & World Report ranks the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine #49 among medical schools in the United States with the most graduates practicing primary care.[10]
History
The college opened in 1977, as the first
The inaugural class of 34 students graduated on June 11, 1981.[12] An honorary Doctor of Laws degree was awarded to Dr. W. Kenneth Riland, who was honored for his role in the establishment of the college.[12] The W. Kenneth Riland Academic Health Care Center, completed in 1984, is located on campus and serves as a clinic and teaching hospital.
In 1999, construction began on campus for the new Hannah and Charles Serota Academic Center. In 2001, the building opened for basic and pre-clinical science lectures, as well as the osteopathic manipulative medicine laboratory.
On December 5, 2012, the 35 year old name of the school was officially changed from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (NYCOM of NYIT) to the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine).[13][14]
Campus
- NYIT-COM OW campus is located on a 1050-acre suburban campus in Old Westbury, New York.[5][6]
- NYIT-COM JB campus is located on Arkansas State University campus in Jonesboro, AR
Academics
NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine also has a seven-year combined B.S./D.O. program for qualifying high school students through
The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine has clinical affiliations with hospitals throughout
Accreditation
The college is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).[4] It is also listed among the World Directory of Medical Schools as a fully-accredited "medical school in the United States" along with other accredited doctorate-level allopathic (MD) and osteopathic medicine (DO) programs.
Affiliated Hospitals
Notable alumni
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine has 6700 alumni as of 2015.[7]
- Richard Jadick, U.S. Navy physician who saved the lives of 30 marines and sailors during the Second Battle of Fallujah, earning the Bronze Star.[24]
- Humayun Chaudhry, President and CEO of the Federation of State Medical Boards.[25]
- Frank LoVecchio, medical toxicology academic and researcher
- Kevin O’Connor, physician to President Joe Biden and retired U.S. Army Colonel.[26][27]
- Mikhail "Mike" Varshavski, commonly known as Doctor Mike, is a Russian–American celebrity doctor and famous YouTuber
References
- ^ "School Motto | College of Osteopathic Medicine | NYIT". Nyit.edu. January 30, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ^ "Fiscal Year 2013 Revenues and Expenditures by Osteopathic Medical College" (PDF). AACOM. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 8, 2015. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
- ^ "Nicole Wadsworth, D.O. Named Dean of NYITCOM". NYIT. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ a b c "New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (Nycom/NYIT)" (PDF). American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. 2015. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
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- ^ a b "NYIT Magazine Fall 2015 by NYIT Magazine". issuu. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
- ^ "Applications, First-Year Enrollment, Total Enrollment and Graduates by Osteopathic Medical School" (PDF). American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ Island 360, The (March 23, 2023). "NYITCOM achieves 100% match rate at Match Day 2023 - Community News". Retrieved January 28, 2024.
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- ^ "Dr. W.K. Riland, 76, Osteopath". The New York Times. The New York Times. March 15, 1989.
- ^ a b "34 in New York Given Degrees in Osteopathy". The New York Times. June 11, 1981.
- ^ "Renaming Ceremony: Dec. 5". December 5, 2012. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
- ^ "NYIT President Speaks at Renaming Ceremony: NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine". December 5, 2012. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
- ^ a b "Clinical Education Institutions | College of Osteopathic Medicine | NYIT". www.nyit.edu. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "Adele Smithers Parkinson's Disease Treatment Center | College of Osteopathic Medicine | NYIT". www.nyit.edu. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "Center for Behavioral Health | College of Osteopathic Medicine | NYIT". www.nyit.edu. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "Center for eSports Medicine | College of Osteopathic Medicine | NYIT". www.nyit.edu. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "Center for Sports Medicine | College of Osteopathic Medicine | NYIT". www.nyit.edu. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "Community Free Clinic - Central Islip | College of Osteopathic Medicine | NYIT". www.nyit.edu. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / Hypermobility Treatment Center | College of Osteopathic Medicine | NYIT". www.nyit.edu. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "Asylum Clinic | College of Osteopathic Medicine | NYIT". www.nyit.edu. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "Riland Health Care Center | College of Osteopathic Medicine | NYIT". www.nyit.edu. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ Jadick, Richard (March 7, 2007). "Richard Jadick". NPR. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
- ^ "Contact Us". FSMB. Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
- ^ "Kevin O'Connor | Box | NYIT". Nyit.edu. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
- ^ "Kevin O'Connor, DO". The GW Medical Faculty Associates. George Washington University. Archived from the original on November 29, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2019.