This blog lists the medical schools located in Arkansas and outlines some features of the state which you should consider if you are applying to a medical school in Arkansas. Remember, to have the best chance of acceptance, you must make sure that your GPA and MCAT score at least meet the expected averages of the schools to which you are applying.


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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

A prospective student should consider studying at Arkansas's medical school if you are particularly interested in rural medicine and working with underserved populations. Much of Arkansas's population is spread out in smaller cities and towns, allowing one to learn more about the unique patient presentations that arise when practicing rural and remote medicine.

 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

 Location: Little Rock, AR

Founded in 1879, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine is a state-run university. Each year, roughly 2500 applicants compete for 174 available spots. Their mission is "to improve health and increase knowledge through innovative teaching, groundbreaking research, state-of-the-art patient care and outstanding service to Arkansas, the nation and the world."

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded in 2014 and is a private, non-profit medical school. Their mission statement is "to educate and train compassionate osteopathic physicians, skilled in the science of patient-centered osteopathic medical care, dedicated to the ethical and social principles of the osteopathic profession, committed to lifelong learning, and focused on service to the underserved."

 Location: Fort Smith, AR

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