Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine is a comprehensive, four-year osteopathic medical college

ACOM is the academic division of the Houston County Health Care Authority and is affiliated with Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama, a 420-bed regional medical center. Southeast Health serves more than 600,000 residents in a 75-mile radius and has more than 2500 employees and an active medical staff of 300.

• The first osteopathic college to open in Alabama

• The first osteopathic college in the nation to share a campus with a regional medical center

• Groundbreaking held January 2012

• Grand opening and campus dedication held July 2013

• Graduated Inaugural Class in 2017

Dr. Thacker took his talents to the kitchen!Nothing says "holiday party" like homemade ravioli.🥟✨
12/19/2025

Dr. Thacker took his talents to the kitchen!
Nothing says "holiday party" like homemade ravioli.🥟✨

The ACOM campus will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 22 through Friday, January 2. We wish everyone saf...
12/19/2025

The ACOM campus will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 22 through Friday, January 2. We wish everyone safe travels and a restful holiday season spent with friends and family. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2026!

We would like to congratulate the following ACOM class of 2026 students, who have been matched into military placements ...
12/12/2025

We would like to congratulate the following ACOM class of 2026 students, who have been matched into military placements for their residency!

We are proud to be part of the Southeast Health family! Congratulations to Southeast Health Medical Center on being name...
12/11/2025

We are proud to be part of the Southeast Health family! Congratulations to Southeast Health Medical Center on being named Alabama’s only Forbes 5-Star Hospital!

Southeast Health News Southeast Health named Alabama’s only five-star hospital by Forbes Southeast Health Medical Center is proud to announce it has been designated as Alabama’s only five-star rated hospital in Forbes inaugural ranking of U.S. general acute care hospitals.

The 2025 ACOM Chili Competition brought the heat!🌶️Faculty, staff, and students packed the first-floor hallway today as ...
12/04/2025

The 2025 ACOM Chili Competition brought the heat!🌶️

Faculty, staff, and students packed the first-floor hallway today as pots simmered, spices sizzled, and our campus chili masters battled for the crown.

Congratulations to this year’s winners, and a big THANK YOU to every competitor and taste-tester who made the event such a blast. Until next year… keep stirring up greatness!

We’re so proud of the ACOM chapter of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) for partnering with The Salvation ...
12/02/2025

We’re so proud of the ACOM chapter of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) for partnering with The Salvation Army Dothan, Alabama to help make this year’s Angel Tree event a heartwarming success!

Because of their generosity, local children and families will feel a little more joy this holiday season. Thank you for making a difference! 💙

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Today, we’re especially grateful for our supportive Wireg...
11/27/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Today, we’re especially grateful for our supportive Wiregrass community. It’s an honor for our faculty, staff, and students to learn, serve, and grow alongside you as we prepare the next generation of medical professionals.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at ACOM!

Coffee County Youth Leadership recently visited ACOM’s campus for an inside look at our Simulation Center, where our stu...
11/21/2025

Coffee County Youth Leadership recently visited ACOM’s campus for an inside look at our Simulation Center, where our students train with real life scenarios and cutting-edge technology. We loved hosting these bright young leaders and giving them a glimpse into how future physicians develop their skills, confidence, and passion for patient care.

Thanks to the group for spending the day with us. We hope to see many of you back on campus in the years ahead!

Wiregrass Poster Day 2025 was a remarkable showcase of student scholarship and innovation at ACOM. Our students, along w...
11/17/2025

Wiregrass Poster Day 2025 was a remarkable showcase of student scholarship and innovation at ACOM. Our students, along with resident doctors from Southeast Health, presented research they’ve been developing throughout the semester, highlighting their curiosity, dedication and commitment to advancing medical knowledge.

We are incredibly proud of every student who participated and shared their work. Your efforts continue to elevate the standard of research within our ACOM community.

Thank you to our partners at Southeast Health and the Wiregrass chapter of the Society of Hospital Medicine for their collaboration and support in making this event possible!🤝

ACOM wrapped up a fun and festive Spirit Week last week! Students, faculty, and staff showed their spirit all week with ...
11/14/2025

ACOM wrapped up a fun and festive Spirit Week last week! Students, faculty, and staff showed their spirit all week with themed days, treats, and campus events hosted by Student Life and SGA.

A huge thank-you to the local food trucks and vendors who came and helped make the week even more special. We loved seeing our community come together and celebrate!

At ACOM, we believe in investing in the next generation and nurturing the young leaders who will shape our communities. ...
11/14/2025

At ACOM, we believe in investing in the next generation and nurturing the young leaders who will shape our communities. It was an honor to welcome this outstanding group of bright, motivated students to campus. We hope their time in our Simulation Center sparked curiosity, confidence, and maybe even a passion that leads them back to ACOM one day.

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445 Health Sciences Boulevard
Dothan, AL
36303

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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ACOM is the academic division of the Houston County Health Care Authority and is affiliated with Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama, a 420-bed regional medical center. Southeast Health serves more than 600,000 residents in a 75-mile radius and has more than 2,500 employees and an active medical staff of 300. • The first osteopathic college to open in Alabama • The first osteopathic college in the nation to share a campus with a regional medical center • One of 34 osteopathic colleges in the nation • Groundbreaking January 2012 • Construction 2012 • A class of 150 students to begin study August 2013 • Inaugural class graduated in 2017