University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

University of New England
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Motto"Lucens et Ardens"
Motto in English
"Ardor for Light"
TypePrivate medical school
Established1978[1][2]
Parent institution
University of New England
Budget$35.42 million[3]
PresidentJames D. Herbert, Ph.D.[4]
ProvostMichael R. Sheldon, Ph.D.[5]
DeanJane E. Carreiro, D.O.[5]
Academic staff
250[1]
Students500[1]
Location
Biddeford
,
Maine
,
United States

43°27′29″N 70°23′13″W / 43.4580°N 70.3870°W / 43.4580; -70.3870
CampusRural, 540 acres
Websitewww.une.edu/com

The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM) is a private medical school in Biddeford, Maine. Founded in 1978, the college is part of the University of New England and grants two degrees: the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree and a Master of Medical Education Leadership. According to U.S. News & World Report, UNECOM graduates the 6th most physicians of any U.S. medical school that go on to practice in a primary care specialty.[6]

UNECOM is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Commission of Higher Education.[2]

  1. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference about was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b "University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine" (PDF). American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. 2016.
  3. ^ "Fiscal Year 2013 Revenues and Expenditures by Osteopathic Medical College" (PDF). AACOM. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  4. ^ University of New England. "Directory of COM Administration". Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  5. ^ a b "Senior Administration - President's Office - University of New England in Maine, Tangier and Online". Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  6. ^ "Which schools turn out the most primary care residents?". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 1 November 2012.