Verify your print or online subscription account here. Seats were taped off with signs instructing students to leave two empty chairs between each other. “We’ve gone through great lengths to prepare for this,” Speights said. Speights also explained the importance of carrying on business and shared how NYITCOM would do its best to protect its faculty, staff, and students while doing so. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. “But we have to continue because medical school is the pipeline of the physician workforce not only of this country, but of the world. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. that is degrading to another person. Before he did so, he explained the importance of carrying on business and shared how NYITCOM would do its best to protect its faculty, staff and students while doing so. Keep it Clean. We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us, but did not find one. “Every sector, institution and business across the globe is affected by this, and medical school is no different,” Speights said. Signup today! Please use the button below to verify an existing account or to purchase a new subscription. Would you like to receive our daily news? High 48F. Threats of harming another Be Nice. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. For accepted students to the NYITCOM Class of 2024. The first two rows of the Wilson Hall auditorium were left vacant to socially distance the speaker from the students. She enjoyed singing contemporary pop music from an early age and later became interested in the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James. While lectures will be delivered exclusively online for the time being, there are portions of medical school, namely laboratories, that must be delivered in person. Now let’s get to work.”. Be Proactive. NYITCOM at A-State Welcomes Class of 2024 Under Unique Circumstances Dr. Shane Speights stood in front of a quarter-capacity lecture hall wearing a face mask that stretched from the bottom of his chin to the bridge of his nose as he greeted a portion of New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University’s newest class of medical students. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. If we decided to stop medical school and say, ‘We’re just going to take a year off,’ then all of the sudden, there’s a domino effect. Error! Seats were taped off with signs instructing students to leave two empty chairs between each other. Use the 'Report' link on Speights also informed the students that the early portion of the semester would be front-loaded with labs in anticipation the health crisis worsens in Arkansas and doesn’t allow even the smallest gatherings later in the year. Speights also informed the students that the early portion of the semester would be front-loaded with labs in anticipation the health crisis worsens in Arkansas and doesn’t allow even the smallest gatherings later in the year. This year will be unlike any other that we as an institution will have had as well.”. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. In a lecture that lasted about 45 minutes, Speights explained the ins and outs of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that has turned the world upside down over the last eight months and caused the NYITCOM Class of 2024 to enter medical school in a fashion never before experienced by a group of medical students. ... Born in England, she was raised by a young single mother in various working-class neighborhoods of London. “Welcome to medical school,” said Speights, dean of NYITCOM at A-State. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. “I’m not quite sure it’s the first day of medical school you envisioned, and it’s certainly not one we would have envisioned for you. racist or sexually-oriented language. JONESBORO — Dr. Shane Speights stood in front of a quarter-capacity lecture hall last Thursday morning wearing a black suit, gold tie and blue face mask that stretched from the … says decrease in new cases hopeful sign, Area legislators weigh in on upcoming session. “Welcome to medical school,” said Speights, dean of NYITCOM at A-State. Now let’s get to work.”. Here is the link to the official NYITCOM page run by their Student Government Association: https://www.facebook.com/groups/156600385755723/ Be Truthful. Students will be grouped in small numbers for those labs to limit the size of those congregating in a room together. Dr. Shane Speights stood in front of a quarter-capacity lecture hall wearing a face mask that stretched from the bottom of his chin to the bridge of his nose as he greeted a portion of New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University’s newest class of medical students. Before taking their place in the lecture hall, students had their faces electronically scanned to check their body temperature and make sure they, like Speights, were wearing a facial covering. Don't knowingly lie about anyone accounts, the history behind an article. Success! Would you like to receive our daily news? An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. While NYITCOM usually welcomes its entire class for one orientation session, the Class of 2024 was broken into four groups to limit the number of individuals in the auditorium at one time, and four sessions were held over the course of two days. “I can’t say enough about the work our faculty and staff have done to adjust to what’s a new normal for the time being. You have permission to edit this article. Low 31F. “We’ve gone through great lengths to prepare for this,” Speights said. “I can’t say enough about the work our faculty and staff have done to adjust to what’s a new normal for the time being. Share with Us. Considerable cloudiness. At New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM), we provide patient-centered, population-based osteopathic health care through transformative education and enlightening research. We'd love to hear eyewitness Class of 2024 (1st year) Orientation : Wednesday, August 5, 2020 – Thursday, August 6, 2020: First Day of Classes: Monday, August 10, 2020: Labor Day (no classes) Monday, September 7, 2020: Columbus Day (no classes) Monday, October 12, 2020: Thanksgiving Break (no classes) Wednesday, November 25, 2020 – Sunday, November 29, 2020: Winter Break (no classes)