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The vision for the College of Dental Medicine is to be known and respected for service, innovation, clinical excellence and interprofessional education.
We are practitioners of the healing arts defining the standard for excellence in optometric education and vision care.
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.
Explore our online undergraduate and graduate programs and learn more about earning your degree at UPIKE.
Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine 147 Sycamore Street Pikeville, Kentucky 41501 (606) 218-5251 kycomadmissions@upike.edu
UPIKE-KYCOM provides a variety of health and wellness services to support the overall wellbeing of students.
THRIVE Counseling Center
The UPIKE THRIVE Counseling Center provides short-term mental health services, including personal counseling, group counseling, consultation and referrals. Services are free and confidential for all currently enrolled UPIKE students.
Phone: 606-218-HELP(4357)
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (after hours as requested)
Email: counseling@upike.edu
Location: Record Memorial Building, room 601
Kooth digital mental health support
Instant access digital mental health support is now available to all students at UPIKE. These services provide safe and anonymous online mental health support whenever you need it.
There are no waiting lists for support and no referral needed. Access to the platform is available instantly 24/7.
Support available includes:
Uwill digital mental health supportUwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students, provides our students free, immediate, and confidential access to licensed counselors by video, phone, chat or message. Visit https://app.uwill.com/.
Food Insecurity
KYCOM Food Pantry
Food in the KYCOM Food Pantry is provided on a first-come, first-serve basis – the pantry food is provided through generous donations from individuals and departments across UPIKE and in the community.
Location: Coal Building, Mezzanine
Items available are hygiene products (shampoo, soap, feminine hygiene products), single-servings of soup and pasta, canned soups and vegetables, shelf-stable items (rice, pasta, etc.) and snacks. Items in the pantry are constantly rotating.
Fitness Center
The UPIKE Fitness Center opened in spring 2021 and is available exclusively to UPIKE students, faculty and staff through key card access. The Fitness Center is open seven days a week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. The center is equipped with the latest fitness equipment, including treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent bikes, rowing machine, etc. and a cardio room where students can participate in workouts hosted by FitnessOnDemand.
Location: 805 Hambley Blvd, suite one, Pikeville, KY 41501
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. (seven days a week with the exception of when the university is closed and two weeks for cleaning and repairs)
On Campus Nurse Station
A registered nurse is on duty and/or on-call during academic semesters. The nurse is available for consultation, treatment and referral. Students are not required to receive treatment from the university nurse, and they are free to seek aid elsewhere at their own expense. Parents or guardians are notified in the event of a major illness or injury.
Phone: (606) 218-5048Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (closed from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
Location: Coal Building Room 515
Community Health Services
Costs of care are the responsibility of the student. Spouse, parents or guardians are notified in the event of a student emergency.
Pikeville Medical Center
Pikeville Medical Family Practice and OMT Center
Pikeville Medical Center Urgent Care & Family Wellness Center
First Care Urgent Care
ScreenU is an evidence-based tool that can give valuable feedback on alcohol use. Participation is completely anonymous.
Additional ScreenU tools are available for prescription drugs and cannabis:
ScreenU Rx ScreenU Cannabis
If you or someone you care about is struggling with addiction or mental health issues, we encourage you to seek help through a private physician, mental health specialist and/or a licensed professional counselor.
Contact: Graduate and Health Professions Student Affairs Location: Coal Building, room 503 Phone and email: (606) 218-5400 │ ghpsa@upike.edu