[3] The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University was founded in 2013,[1] at a cost of $85 million.

Dr. Mychaskiw reached out to John Hummer, a New Mexico business and healthcare leader, for his assistance in pursuing this vision.

The two co-founders orchestrated a synergistic gathering of influential leaders, in both the higher education and healthcare sectors, to assist in making the vision a reality.

NMSU Chancellor Garrey Carruthers supported their vision for the creation of a private/public affiliated osteopathic medical school in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

[6] Burrell was granted applicant status in 2012 by the American Osteopathic Association, and ultimately received provisional accreditation in July 2015.