New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM), established in 1977, is located on Long Island (Old Westbury) and also has an Arkansas campus. NYITCOM is one of the most applied-to DO schools in the country, benefiting from its New York area location and strong community health focus. The school trains physicians in the osteopathic tradition with clinical rotations across New York metropolitan area hospitals.
What makes it different
Applications via AACOMAS. NYITCOM's New York location is unique among DO schools — most DO schools are in less urban areas. The Arkansas campus offers a distinct rural medicine training environment. NYITCOM's traditional interview (offered virtually or in person) assesses communication and interpersonal skills, with questions reflecting diverse patient populations.
Course & teaching
Integrated curriculum. 4-year DO curriculum with OMM integrated throughout Years 1–4. Dual campus model: Long Island (NY) and Jonesboro, AR. Years 1–2 at the home campus; clinical rotations in Years 3–4 at NYIT-affiliated teaching hospitals and community sites across New York and the region.
Research strengths
NYITCOM (DO) has notable research strength in Osteopathic manipulative medicine, Community health, Chronic disease, Aging and geriatric medicine.
Interview
NYITCOM (DO) interviews via Traditional interview (virtual or in-person).
Intake
Approximately 400 students per year across the Old Westbury (NY) and Jonesboro (AR) campuses.
At a glance
Founded in 1977, based in Old Westbury, NY. Programmes offered: Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Emergency Medicine.
