NYITCOM at Arkansas State

A huge thanks to the businesses that sponsored our Match Day celebration last week. We are grateful for your support!

@NYITCOMAR medical students in Jonesboro celebrate successful Match Day for residencies asusystem.edu/nyitcom-at-a-s…

Happy Match Day for @NYITCOMAR and all medical students across the country! It was another great event where they found out where they’ll spend the next chapter of their medical training. @AACOMmunities @AOAforDOs @TheNRMP @NYITCOMDO #Medicalstudent

#NYITCOMSHARE (Summer Health Academy for Research Exploration) Program for High School Students An eight-week research and mentorship initiative hosted by the @NYITCOMResearch | Funded by @AmerChemSociety #ProjectSEED & @NYITCOMAR

Interestingly, #Spinosaurus mirabilis exhibits crest asymmetry in some specimens. It is a reminiscent of the varying degree of casque asymmetry in modern #cassowaries. Learn more here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11… Spinosaurus illustration by @playerDNG @NYITCOMResearch @NYITCOMAR

Celebration of Research Excellence @NYITCOMAR Our 6th Annual Research Symposium brought the halls to life with curiosity, courage, and discovery. Proud of our student investigators, faculty mentors, and guest judges who continue to advance impactful scholarship.

Busy week at @NYITCOMAR with hosting @LeadershipAR, an Alumni dinner, simulation training, lunch w the Dean and closing out the week with our 6th annual Research Symposium. @NYITCOMDO

Dr. Natarajan Ganesan's new research article highlighted in @AACOMmunities Inside OME: newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/… | @natlabnyit @NYITCOMAR

.@NYITCOMAR is partnering with Special Operations Forces to School of Medicine (SOFtoSOM) to help veterans transition to medical careers. The collaboration ensures veteran applicants are reviewed by those who understand military medicine and service experience. talkbusiness.net/2026/01/nyitco…

Congrats to Dr. Sloane Kelley, Library Director, who co-authored a new study alongside 4 other librarians at D.O. schools that looked at the 100 most-cited OME articles authored by faculty at colleges of osteopathic medicine published since 1975. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

NYITCOM at A-State will be closed tomorrow, Monday January 26. All academic classes & programs will be cancelled due to inclement weather. Please check your email for updates from the Office of Academic Affairs. Please stay safe and warm!

Physician Responds to CDC Vaccine Schedule Changes - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reduced the number of immunizations routinely recommended for all children in the United States. Shane Speights, DO, weighs in. buff.ly/XUdpjLi @nyitcomar

✈️ On the Road Again with NYITCOM We’re hitting the road this spring and hope to see you! Join NYITCOM alumni at: 📍 FOMA (FL) – Feb 6 📍 AAO (CO) – Mar 19 📍 ACOFP (FL) – Apr 17 📍 AROC (NJ) – May 14 🔗 buff.ly/zXcrva8 #nyitcomalumni #nyitcomar #nyitcom

“Almost 20% of physician visits involve mental health issues,” writes @DrSpeightsDO, @NYITCOMAR dean. Prioritizing mental health is key to overall well-being—for yourself and those you care for. jonesbororightnow.com/news/268862-op…

The best place for medical students to learn is at the bedside. Early immersion forms the connections between books and patients. I’m proud that @AACOMmunities is working on ideas to make it a reality in medical education. @NYITCOMAR @NYITCOMDO

Class of 2027 @NYITCOMDO and @NYITCOMAR COMLEX Level 2 preparation starts early and pays off. Join us 02/02 for a focused COMLEX Level 2 prep session led by our Academic Enrichment Specialist. Details to follow. Be proactive.

Great start to the spring semester with Run w the Dean last week, but it didn’t feel like spring this morning at 25 degrees! @NYITCOMAR @NYITCOMDO

.@DrSpeightsDO, dean of @NYITCOMAR, writes about the importance of diet, activity, sleep and mental wellness, starting with diet. The Mediterranean diet is well-supported by research for promoting longevity and health, and Dr. Speights outlines parts of the diet that people can adopt immediately. jonesbororightnow.com/news/268862-op…

Alumni from both COM campuses welcome!

Join Drs. Sheldon Yao & To Shan Li for a hands-on OMT Workshop in Jonesboro! Learn to integrate OMT into your practice and earn up to 3.75 AOA Category 1-A CME credits. Dec. 6, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. @nyitcomar Register: bit.ly/4gYlEwZ #nyitcomalumni #NYITCOM