LAS
CRUCES, N.M. , April 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burrell
College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) attained the highest
level of accreditation from the American Osteopathic Association
(AOA) Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).
Burrell has been awarded the prestigious accreditation status of
Accreditation with Exceptional Outcome, reaffirming its compliance
with all standards and elements mandated by the COCA. This ten-year
status affirms the College's commitment and dedication in
warranting the success of our medical students.
Burrell
College of Osteopathic Medicine achieves highest,
ten-year accreditation status, affirming student
success.
"Our Burrell College community is thrilled that our efforts have
been recognized by the COCA in such a way," said Dr. William Pieratt, Dean and Chief Academic Officer
for BCOM. "This achievement is a testament to the hard work,
collaborative spirit, and relentless dedication of our staff and
faculty in upholding the highest standards of medical
education."
COCA is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the
accreditor of colleges of osteopathic medicine.
"This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of
our students, faculty, staff, board of trustees and all of our
affiliated hospitals, clinics and physicians." We were founded upon
a strong mission, and it is our mission that guides and inspires us
to continuously pursue excellence in all that we do," said
John L. Hummer, President.
Burrell was founded in 2013, welcoming its inaugural class in
2016 in Las Cruces, NM. Since
then, 564 students have graduated and successfully entered all
fields of medicine – from primary care to subspecialties like
surgery, anesthesiology, and emergency medicine. This May an
additional 147 student doctors will be graduating. In July, BCOM
will welcome students to its new second campus located in
Melbourne, FL.
About Burrell College of
Osteopathic Medicine:
Burrell is a four-year, private
osteopathic, student-centered medical school utilizing the latest
medical education technologies and methods to ensure student
success in all fields of medicine. Burrell has two campuses,
Las Cruces, NM and Melbourne, FL.
For more information about Burrell
College of Osteopathic Medicine and its programs, please
visit Burrell.edu.
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