New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Old Westbury, New York is home to the majority of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (also known as NYIT-COM), which is a private medical school. Additionally, it offers degree programmes at its campus in Jonesboro, Arkansas. NYIT-COM is an academic branch of the New York Institute of Technology that was established in the year 1977. It was once known as the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, and now it is considered to be one of the most prestigious medical schools in the United States.
The college was the first institution of its kind to launch in the state of New York in 1977, and it has been awarding the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine ever since (D.O.). Dr. W. Kenneth Riland, former Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller of New York State, along with other members of the Rockefeller family, were instrumental in the founding of the institution. The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) bestowed accreditation to the institution, and Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller was instrumental in ensuring that the college was established in accordance with the legal requirements of New York State. In 1978, Nelson Rockefeller made a contribution of $250,000 to the general endowment fund of the institution, and in 1979, Laurance Rockefeller made an identical contribution. The close relationship that existed between Nelson Rockefeller and W. Kenneth Riland had a significant role in the establishment of the medical college. Dr. Riland was Mr. Rockefeller's personal physician throughout the time when Mr. Rockefeller was serving as governor of New York and as vice president in the administration of President Ford. In 1979, the Nelson A. Rockefeller Academic Center was dedicated in recognition of Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller's work and contributions to the university.
On June 11, 1981, the first graduating class of students—consisting of 34 individuals—was given their diplomas. Dr. W. Kenneth Riland was recognised for his contribution to the founding of the university by receiving an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. The degree was bestowed upon him in recognition of this contribution. On campus you'll find the W. Kenneth Riland Academic Health Care Center, which was finished in 1984 and now operates as a clinic as well as a teaching hospital.
The Hannah and Charles Serota Academic Center on campus didn't start taking shape until building started in 1999. The facility was first used for fundamental and pre-clinical science courses in 2001, and it also housed the osteopathic manipulative medicine laboratory at that time.
The New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (NYCOM of NYIT) was renamed the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM of NYIT) on December 5, 2012, making the transition from the school's previous name of New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (NYCOM of NYIT), which had been in use for the (NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine).