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in graduates practicing in rural areas.
in graduates practicing in primary care.
in primary care performance.
In many rural communities across Kentucky and Central Appalachia, access to healthcare can mean traveling hours to see a doctor or going without care altogether. Since 1997, the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) at the University of Pikeville has worked to change that reality by preparing physicians to serve where they are needed most.
To build on this success, KYCOM is expanding its footprint through the addition of the Leslie Ann Dotson Medical Education Building. This transformational project will increase training capacity and prepare more future physicians to serve the region. Private philanthropic support is essential to bring this vision to life and ensure more students can be trained to meet the growing healthcare needs of Appalachia.
Today, more than 2,000 KYCOM-trained physicians provide care in hometown clinics, rural practices and regional hospitals throughout Kentucky and beyond.
KYCOM’s impact is measurable.*
These outcomes mean more patients receiving care close to home, stronger local healthcare systems and healthier communities across Appalachia and the Commonwealth.
*2025 Osteopathic Medical Education Impact Report from American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
$250,000
These state-of-the-art lecture halls will serve as the academic centerpiece in the Leslie Ann Dotson Medical Education Building, providing an immersive learning environment for large-group instruction, guest lectures and interdisciplinary collaboration. These spaces will support the education of future physicians while fostering innovation, engagement and community.
$125,000 each
These modern classrooms, each accommodating 50 students, will provide versatile settings for smaller-scale instruction and hands-on learning. The adaptable furniture and modular design support various teaching approaches, from focused discussions to skill-based training.
$75,000 each
The expansive, light-filled Atrium serves as the heart of the Leslie Ann Dotson Medical Education Building, a welcoming and impressive gathering space where students, faculty and visiting scholars will converge. As the gateway to the state-of-the-art lecture halls, this named space provides an inspiring setting for collaboration and informal learning, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who enters the facility.
$75,000
The Faculty Suite provides dedicated workspace for academic leadership and faculty collaboration. Designed to foster mentorship, scholarship and innovation, this suite will support the faculty members who guide and inspire the next generation of osteopathic physicians through teaching, research and service.
$50,000
Each of the dedicated Problem-Based Learning (PBL) rooms will be designed as collaborative hubs, where small groups of up to 15 students engage in peer-to-peer discussion and critical thinking. Sponsoring a PBL room directly supports a dynamic curriculum that integrates foundational basic sciences with real-world diagnostic medicine, preparing future physicians for clinical practice.
$40,000 each
These dedicated study lounges will be designed as casual, flexible spaces strategically located throughout the building to support both individual focus and peer-to-peer collaboration. These named spaces provide medical students with essential, informal environments for quiet study and small-group review.
$20,000
These small group study rooms are essential private spaces, perfectly configured to support collaborative work and focused discussion for up to six medical students. Sponsoring one of these rooms directly enables students to deepen their understanding of coursework and prepare for clinical challenges in a close-knit setting.
$7,500
These private individual study rooms will be quiet havens, providing medical students with dedicated, technology-equipped spaces for uninterrupted focus. Sponsoring one of these rooms is a direct investment in a student’s personal success, offering the essential, distraction-free environment needed to master complex coursework.
$7,500 each
Faculty offices in the Leslie Ann Dotson Medical Education Building will provide dedicated space for educators, clinicians, and researchers who mentor students. These offices will foster meaningful student-faculty interaction, academic advising, and the scholarly work that strengthens healthcare education and service.
$5,000
The faculty lounge offers a welcoming environment for faculty members to connect, collaborate and recharge. By supporting collegiality and interdisciplinary interaction, this space strengthens the community of educators dedicated to student success and patient-centered care.
By investing in UPIKE’s bold Reaching New Heights capital campaign, you are creating healthier futures!
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