Admission Information

ADMISSION

The University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks to recruit students who will help KYCOM fulfill its mission of providing students with an osteopathic medical education that emphasizes primary care, encourages research, promotes lifelong scholarly activity, and produces graduates who are committed to serving the health care needs of communities in rural areas, particularly those in rural Kentucky and other Appalachian regions.

KYCOM is a private institution that encourages applications from qualified students who are interested in pursuing a career in osteopathic medicine. In accord with KYCOM’s mission to educate osteopathic physicians trained in rural primary care, qualified applicants from Kentucky will be given preference for admission to KYCOM.

Applicants to KYCOM are considered with respect to their intellectual ability, scholastic achievement, commitment, and suitability to succeed in the study of osteopathic medicine. In addition, all individuals are required to meet Technical Standards to be considered for admission. KYCOM adheres to the University of Pikeville’s policy on nondiscrimination and considers all applicants for admission and financial aid without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities.