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Our D.O. medical school is nationally ranked and recognized for a reputation of excellence in rural medicine and family healthcare. UPIKE’s osteopathy program gives you a clear path to success in the medical field.
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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-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) held its awards banquet honoring the Class of 2025 in the Appalachian Wireless Arena on May 9. Dean of KYCOM Joe E. Kingery, D.O., MBA, FACOFP, FAAFP, praised the new graduates for their hard work and commitment to the osteopathic profession, emphasizing the deeper meaning behind […]
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) is proud to announce that seven of its medical students participated in the Military Residency Match on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, and successfully matched into residency programs with the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force. These students will continue their medical training in prestigious military hospitals […]
University of Pikeville (UPIKE) hosted representatives from the American Heart Association (AHA) to award Professor of Physiology Guichun Han, Ph.D., a significant research grant totaling $154,000. The press event, held on UPIKE’s campus on October 15, celebrated Han as the first-ever recipient of an AHA research grant in Eastern Kentucky. Han’s research focuses on the […]
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) has been recognized by the prestigious U.S. News & World Report in its 2024 rankings of the best medical schools in the United States. This acknowledgment highlights KYCOM’s mission to produce highly-skilled osteopathic physicians and its meaningful contributions to primary care and service in rural areas. […]
The University of Pikeville Kentucky-College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) formally welcomed members of the Class of 2028 during a traditional White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, September 28, at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. White coat ceremonies are rites of passage for beginning medical students, welcoming them to the profession and reinforcing the value of […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is proud to announce an outstanding achievement in student retention for the 2023-2024 academic year. With a remarkable retention rate of 84.6%, UPIKE significantly outperformed the national average of 74% for private colleges and universities in the U.S. This retention rate is particularly notable given UPIKE’s commitment as an open […]
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – University of Pikeville (UPIKE) Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) is proud to announce the grand opening of the BEAR Healthcare Clinic, an interdisciplinary free student-run clinic aimed at enhancing medical services for the residents of Eastern Kentucky, on August 10, between 12 to 4 p.m. The clinic is conveniently located […]
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) and the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) are proud to announce a significant expansion in its class size. Beginning in 2026, KYCOM plans to increase its annual class by 60 students, bringing the total number of students to 200 per class for a total of 800 medical students. The […]
More than 500 University of Pikeville (UPIKE) students celebrated their achievements by earning their degrees during the spring commencement ceremonies for undergraduate, graduate and health professions on Saturday, May 4, at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. Graduates and their families were able to attend the in-person ceremonies or watch virtually via livestream. Read more here Kentucky […]