University of Pikeville

Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
147 Sycamore Street
Pikeville, Kentucky 41501
(606) 218-5251
kycomadmissions@upike.edu

 

KYCOM Curriculum

First- and Second-Year Curriculum

The first two years of the osteopathic medical curriculum focus on basic and clinical sciences. The current curriculum can be found in the Student Catalog.

Third- and Fourth-Year Curriculum

Class of 2021 Clinical Rotations Manual

Class of 2022 Clinical Rotations Manual

During the third and fourth years at KYCOM, students complete clinical rotations at sites in Alabama, Arkansas, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The required Core Clinical Rotations include Family Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Women’s Health and Psychiatry. The required Selective Clinical Rotations consist of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Osteopathic Medicine and Women’s Health. During the third and fourth years, a total of 21 four-week rotation blocks have been provided to complete 80 weeks of rotation requirements, which include:

  • 40 weeks of required Core Clinical Rotations (10 blocks)
  • 24 weeks of required Selective Clinical Rotations (6 blocks)
  • 16 weeks of Elective Clinical Rotations (4 blocks)
  • 4 weeks for COMLEX-USA Level 2 preparation (1 block)

The current third- and fourth-year curriculum can be found in the Student Catalog.

This schedule includes two weeks at the end of the third year devoted to clinical skills evaluation and a mandatory class meeting, plus four weeks of winter holiday breaks (two weeks per year, per KYCOM calendar).

Graduation Requirements

At a faculty meeting preceding commencement, the Promotion and Matriculation Committee certifies to the faculty the names of those students eligible for the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, contingent upon the successful completion of all academic, administrative and financial requirements of the college. The faculty will entertain a motion to approve the candidates and submit the list to the University of Pikeville Board of Trustees for approval.

A student who has fulfilled all of KYCOM’s requirements will be granted the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. The student requirements for graduation from KYCOM are as follows:

  • Satisfactorily meets all the curricular, legal and financial requirements of KYCOM and of the university.
  • Passes the COMLEX-USA Level 1, Level 2 CE and Level 2 PE examinations within the number of attempts and timelines specified by KYCOM.
  • Is at least 21 years of age.
  • Demonstrates the ethical, personal and professional qualities deemed necessary for the successful and continued study and practice of osteopathic medicine.
  • Demonstrates suitability for the practice of medicine as evidenced by the assumption of responsibility for patient care and integrity in the conduct of clinical activities.
  • Attends, in person, the ceremony at which the degree is conferred.