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The Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) is ranked second among all D.O. and M.D. granting medical schools in the U.S. for graduates entering primary care residencies. KYCOM’s guiding principle has always been to educate physicians to serve underserved and rural areas, with an emphasis on primary care. KYCOM prides itself in being student-centered in every aspect. As a KYCOM student, dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff will provide you with a supportive environment to learn patient-centered care while utilizing advanced technology. Nestled in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains near a growing regional hospital, KYCOM’s graduates are well prepared to enter high-quality and rigorous graduate medical education residencies.
More than 1,300 KYCOM alumni are practicing across the U.S.
70% of graduates practice a primary care specialty
KYCOM is ranked in the top five for most affordable private osteopathic and allopathic medical schools *U.S. News and World Report
The University of Pikeville’s Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) recently completed another successful session of its annual Professional Education Preparation Program (PEPP). The program, which has been in existence since 1980, allows a small group of high school students entering grade 11 or 12 to live on campus for one week and learn about careers in medicine. PEPP […]
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The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) held an inaugural induction of 20 students into the college’s newly-created chapter the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) on June 26 in UPIKE’s Health Professions Education Building. Inductees are members of KYCOM’s Class of 2020. GHHS was founded in 2002 through the Arnold P. Gold Foundation […]
The University of Pikeville has partnered with numerous educational institutions in Kentucky and Virginia to create pathways to UPIKE’s Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM), Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) and Coleman College of Business (CCOB) Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. This spring, the university signed memorandums of agreement with Appalachian College of Pharmacy […]
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) held its annual graduation banquet honoring graduates and faculty members on May 3, 2019 at the East Kentucky Expo Center.
The University of Pikeville honored the academic achievements of more than 270 graduates at the associate, baccalaureate and master’s degree levels and 120 Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine degree recipient’s from the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The University of Pikeville will honor the academic achievements of students in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Coleman College of Business, Elizabeth Akers Elliott School of Nursing, Patton College of Education, and the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) on Saturday, May 4.
Brookelynn Hensley, a 2013 graduate of the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM), describes her personal and professional development in Pikeville as multifaceted. “The Pikeville community is a very fostering place,” she said, “a community that you can lean on socially, spiritually and professionally.” As a dermatology specialist practicing with Dr. Ronald Hall […]
Twice a week Dr. Cathy Rehmeyer, professor of pathology at Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM), gathers with medical students for guided meditation. In a profession focused on caring for others this short time is spent on self-care. The growing group practices Shamatha meditation, which concentrates on mindful breathing with open eyes. “Shamatha meditation attunes […]
Dana Shaffer, D.O., FACOFP, dist., FAOGME, dean of the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM), participated in the 2019 U.S. Osteopathic Medical Regulatory Summit.