Sen. John Boozman This is an exciting time of the year for many reasons, but specifically for graduates who have finished their time in the classroom and are about to start their careers. Here in Fort Smith, the inaugural class of the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) received their hoods and diplomas on Saturday, May 15, 2021. After four years, this class of 145 doctors will move on to residencies throughout the region and the nation. But first, they will celebrate their unique role as leaders and standard-setters within what has already become a vitally important and game-changing institution in western Arkansas.