The mission of Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine is to provide men and women 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 Eastern Kentucky and other Appalachian regions.
The first two years of training at PCSOM takes place mostly in the lab and lecture hall, covering the typical medical school disciplines, plus our special topics. Friday afternoons are spent in doctor`s offices, learning to take patient histories and doing physical exams. During the summer of their second year the students take two major full time courses: medicine and surgery. These are intensive courses which will prepare the student to interact fully at the bedside or in an ambulatory care setting during the final two years of their medical school education. The last two years of PCSOM`s program are the clinical clerkships. The student will rotate and work in various settings including: Family Practice, Appalachian Primary Care, Rural Clinic, ER, General Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics OB-GYN, Psychiatry and Osteopathic Practice. The student will spend from one to four months at each of these sites depending on PCSOM`s requirements and the student`s level of interest. At least 90% of this clinical training will be completed in the Appalachian region.
The mission of the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) is to provide men and women with an osteopathic medical education that emphasizes primary care, encourages research, promotes lifelong scholarly activity and produces graduates who are committed to serving the healthcare needs of communities in rural Kentucky and other Appalachian regions.
The Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) is ranked seventh among all DO and MD 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.
Campus setting:
Pikeville, KY. Suburban
Year founded: 1997
Type: Private, non-profit
Accreditation:
KYCOM is part of the University of Pikeville, which was established in 1889 as a small Presbyterian college located in Pikeville, KY. The University of Pikeville is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, masters and professional (DO) degrees. Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine has been granted accreditation by the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). This body is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the accrediting agency for colleges educating osteopathic physicians and surgeons.
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Facilities:
The Coal Building houses the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM). The Coal Building strengthens KYCOM’s ability to fulfill its mission to train primary care physicians to provide medical services in rural Kentucky and through-out Central Appalachia. The Coal Building is a nine-story, 84,000-square-foot building that offers KYCOM expanded facilities with state-of-the-art features that include the following:
Student residence options:
Housing list information provided. No on-campus housing.
KYCOM’s pre-clinical education program uses discipline-based science and clinical courses most often organized around specific organ systems. Beginning in year one and continuing through-out the curriculum, KYCOM students receive a fundamental overview of the ethical issues relevant to establishing a trusting physician-patient relationship, the skills needed to critically evaluate medical literature, and to complete a patient history. Communication skills, professionalism, and clinical skills competencies are assessed using standardized patients, human models, and high-fidelity simulators. During year two, students engage in preceptorships with community physicians. Student clinical skills and competencies are further developed in clerkships offered during years three and four.
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Completed applications are reviewed on the basis of mission, MCAT, Total GPA, Science GPA, volunteer work, health care experience, and shadowing hours. Successful candidates are invited to campus to interview for a seat in KYCOM’s entering class. Candidates are usually notified of an admission decision within one week of the interview.
KYCOM’s mission influences its selection of students. Applicants to KYCOM are also considered with respect to their academic potential, character, personal maturity, commitment and suitability to become a productive osteopathic physician. Further, all applicants and students are required to meet Technical Standards. Prior to the start of orientation all entering students must show evidence of full compliance with KYCOM’s immunization and other entrance requirements in order to matriculate. KYCOM equally considers all admission and financial aid applications, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities. identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities.
International students (non-U.S. citizens or temporary residents) considered: No
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Applicants will be requested to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule:
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Asian | 24.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.9% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 63.3% |
| Multiple Races | 0% |
| Undisclosed | 4.92% |
| Science Majors | 74% |
| Non-Science Majors | 26% |
| Graduate Degrees | 23% |
University of Pikeville is ranked No. 93-123 in Best Medical Schools: Research and No. 93-123 in Best Medical Schools: Primary Care. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. HOW WE RANK SCHOOLS
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UPIKE’s Office of Student Financial Services assists Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) students with securing financial support that helps meet the costs of their education. Every student applying for financial aid must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the appropriate federal processor to assess aid eligibility. UPIKE complies with the federal requirement that all students who receive financial assistance from Title IV and Title VII funds must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
KYCOM tuition for the 2021-2022 academic year is $50,000. The cost of attending a four-year doctor of osteopathic medicine program varies from school to school. At KYCOM, the cost of attending is inclusive of many benefits not provided at other institutions, including:
The vision of KYCOM’s founding dean was that our students enter on a level playing field, where those who are admitted with few financial resources have the same educational opportunities as those with greater resources. In order to achieve this goal, KYCOM provides all students with the following:
| KYCOM | 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year | 4th Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,104 | $13,104 | $15,235 | $13,104 |
| Transportation | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,740 | $4,200 |
| Insurance | $2,950 | $2,950 | $3,135 | $2,950 |
| Misc | $2,150 | $2,150 | $2,365 | $2,150 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 | $425 | $425 |
| COMLEX Level 2 PE | $1,295 | |||
| Total | $71,404 | $71,404 | $76,195 | $72,829 |
This standard student budget is a conservative estimate of the cost to attend KYCOM and maintain a modest, but adequate, standard of living.
Note: This budget is typically based on 10 months. The first disbursement will be in mid-August and the second in mid-January. Please budget your personal and household costs in accordance with these payment dates.
A request for a tuition fee refund requires written notification to Candice Stadler the assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Graduate and Health Professions. This request must be received before the close of business during the week in which the refund is requested. A request for a tuition fee refund requires prior written notification of withdrawal from KYCOM. The tuition fee refund shall be prorated as follows:
No course, clerkship or rotation will be credited toward promotion, graduation or subsequent credit if a student has not paid the required tuition and fees, including any additional tuition incurred by repeating any portion of the regular program. UPIKE’s Board of Trustees reserves the right to change the schedule of tuition and fees, without advance notice, and to make such changes applicable to present as well as future students of KYCOM, and to establish additional fees or charges for special services whenever, in their opinion, such actions are deemed advisable.
All inquiries concerning the above policies and all requests for refunds should be directed to Candice Stadler the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Graduate and Health Professions.
Institutional Scholarships are awards that are funded by the university.
All institutional scholarships have the following requirements:
Bill Baird Family ScholarshipFirst-Time Freshman ScholarshipsTransfer ScholarshipsLegacy ScholarshipActivity ScholarshipsThe Pikeville PromisePresidential Fellow ScholarshipUniversity of Pikeville Alumni Association ScholarshipWells Family Scholarship
Students need to be careful when applying for scholarships. Some things to keep in mind:
If you receive offers for scholarship and financial aid services, research them carefully if a fee is involved. How do you know if the offer is questionable? Watch for this type of language:
**This third party scholarship opportunity has been posted for you as a convenience. As such, said scholarship is not in any way under the control of University of Pikeville. UPIKE is not responsible for, nor does it endorse any scholarships other than those offered by the university. Accordingly, UPIKE does not assume any responsibility or liability for the actions, product content/and or information of parties offering third party scholarships.**
| Name | website | Who can apply | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sallie Mae Search | www.salliemae.com/scholarshipsearch | Open to all | Varies | None |
| Fast Web/Sallie Mae | https://www.fastweb.com/ | Open to all | Varies | None |
| CFF Foundation Education Award | https://cocodrieflyfishing.com/foundation-award/ | Open to all | $1,500 | Quarterly |
| Mental Health Scholarship | https://www.recoveryways.com/scholarship-mental-health/ | Undergrad | $1000 | Every fall and spring |
| Chairish Scholarship | https://www.chairish.com/pages/scholarship | Open to all | $2,500 | 1/1 and 6/30 every year |
| Space For Everyone Scholarship | https://www.extraspace.com/self-storage/scholarship | Open to all | $2,500 | 6/15/21 |
| 3lau everything scholarship | https://bold.org/scholarships/3lau-everything-scholarship/ | Undergrad | $10,000 | 6/20/21 |
| Dan Lok Giving | http://danlokgiving.com | Open to all | $1000 | 6/30/21 |
| Fleming College Scholarship | https://flemingattorneys.com/undergraduate-scholarship | Undergrad | $1000 | 6/30/21 |
| Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs | https://www.diamocycle.com/scholarship | Undergrad | $500 | 6/30/21 |
| Elevate Black Entrepreneurs Scholarship | https://calvinrosser.com/scholarships/black-entrepreneurs/ | Black undergraduate students | $1000 | 6/30/21 and 12/31/21 |
| Watermark Scholars Program | https://www.watermarkinsights.com/watermark-scholars/ | Woman in STEM programs | $5000 | 7/15/21 |
| WiseGeek Recent Immigrants Scholarship | https://www.wisegeek.com/recent-immigrants-scholarship.htm | Students who have immigrated to the United States on or after 1/1/2010 | $500 | 9/21/21 |
| Looking Beyond College | www.mdgadvertising.com/scholarship | Open to all | $1000 | 11/19/21 |
| Sarasota Dentistry Scholarship | https://www.sarasotadentistry.com/dental-scholarship-essay-contest/ | Undergrad or grad | $1,500 | 12/15/21 |
| Trial Pro Scholarship | https://www.trialpro.com/scholarships/ | Undergrad and grad | $5,000 | 1/15/22 |
| Nancy Etz Scholarship | http://nancyetzscholarship.com | Open to all | $1000 | 2/1/22 |
