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LECOM at Jacksonville University (DO) Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Location Jacksonville, FL, United StatesEstablished 2026Interviews September–MarchDecisions Rolling admissions
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Overview

About LECOM at Jacksonville University (DO)

LECOM at Jacksonville University is a forthcoming Florida campus of the LECOM system, developed in partnership with Jacksonville University and built in JU's Medical Mall on the Arlington campus. Announced in November 2022, the project broke ground in March 2025 and is scheduled to enroll its inaugural Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine class in fall 2026 — the first medical school in the city of Jacksonville. The campus is not yet operational; planned figures below are projections, as no class has matriculated. Once open it will leverage LECOM's established curriculum and Jacksonville's extensive hospital and community health system.

What makes it different

LECOM at Jacksonville University is LECOM's fifth campus and the first medical school in the city of Jacksonville, built through a partnership with Jacksonville University in JU's Medical Mall. Announced November 2022, it broke ground in March 2025 and opens in fall 2026. Clinical education partners include Baptist Health, Nemours Children's Health and Brooks Rehabilitation. As a brand-new campus it is not yet operational.

Course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DO curriculum following LECOM's Didactic (lecture-based) pathway at Jacksonville. OMM integrated throughout. Years 1–2 focus on biomedical sciences; Years 3–4 consist of core and elective clerkships at Jacksonville-area hospitals and LECOM-affiliated clinical sites across Florida and the national network.

Research strengths

LECOM at Jacksonville University (DO) has notable research strength in Osteopathic manipulative medicine, Community health, Tropical and infectious disease, Chronic disease management.

Interview

LECOM at Jacksonville University (DO) interviews via Traditional faculty interview. LECOM Jacksonville holds traditional faculty interviews on campus in Jacksonville, Florida. The day includes a program overview, campus tour, and individual or small panel interview with faculty and admissions staff. Interview questions cover osteopathic philosophy, professionalism, and the applicant's understanding of community health in the Florida context. Students are evaluated on communication skills, maturity, and genuine commitment to the DO profession.

Intake

Inaugural class of approximately 75 students in fall 2026, projected to grow toward approximately 150 per year within five years.

At a glance

Founded in 2026, based in Jacksonville, FL. Programmes offered: Primary Care, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine.

Entry requirements

What you need to apply to LECOM at Jacksonville University (DO)

Admission overview
Bachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via AACOMAS. CASPer not typically required at LECOM campuses; confirm current cycle. DO shadowing strongly recommended. Applicants should demonstrate healthcare experience and understanding of osteopathic medicine.
MCAT median
505 (range 499–511)
GPA median
3.52 overall / 3.46 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate
6.5%
Class size
75
In-state preference
None
CASPer
Not required
Holistic review emphasis
Osteopathic philosophy, professionalism, DO shadowing, and community health commitment.
Notes
Campus not yet operational — inaugural class fall 2026 (broke ground March 2025). Figures are projections; no matriculant data published. Verify with LECOM.
Specialities offered
Primary Care, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine
Interview

How LECOM at Jacksonville University (DO) interviews applicants

Format
Traditional faculty interview
Interview window
September–March
Decision date
Rolling admissions
Post-interview chances
Approximately 30–40% post-interview (estimated).
Tutor insight
Applicants to LECOM Jacksonville should be prepared to articulate why the Didactic pathway suits their learning style. Jacksonville's urban diversity means interviewers also probe commitment to serving multicultural and underserved populations. Florida has a significant DO physician workforce; connecting your career vision to Florida practice strengthens your application narrative. Apply early via AACOMAS — LECOM rolling admissions favors early submitters.
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