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LMU-DCOM Knoxville

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Knoxville is a US DO program in Knoxville, TN that takes 2027-entry applications through AACOMAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 504 (range 499–510), a median GPA of 3.53, a 6.2% acceptance rate and a class of 120. The school holds a traditional interview: September 2026–March 2027.

Location
Knoxville, TN, United States
Established
2019
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–March 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About LMU-DCOM Knoxville (DO)

LMU-DCOM Knoxville is a satellite campus of Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The campus extends LMU-DCOM's Appalachian health mission into an urban/suburban Tennessee context, training osteopathic physicians for communities across East Tennessee. Students benefit from Knoxville's larger healthcare infrastructure while maintaining LMU-DCOM's commitment to primary care and underserved populations.

What makes LMU-DCOM Knoxville (DO) different

LMU-DCOM Knoxville provides an urban/suburban East Tennessee training environment that complements the rural Harrogate campus. Knoxville's academic medical centers and community hospitals provide diverse clinical rotation options. The campus is newer (established 2019), offering a smaller cohort experience within LMU-DCOM's established system.

LMU-DCOM Knoxville (DO) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DO curriculum following LMU-DCOM's integrated model. OMM integrated throughout. Years 1–2 at the Knoxville campus; Years 3–4 clinical rotations at Knoxville-area hospitals and East Tennessee clinical sites within the LMU-DCOM affiliate network.

LMU-DCOM Knoxville (DO) research strengths

LMU-DCOM Knoxville (DO) is strong in these research areas:

  • Rural and underserved health
  • Osteopathic manipulative medicine
  • Primary care
  • East Tennessee community health

How the LMU-DCOM Knoxville (DO) interview runs

Format: Traditional faculty interview

LMU-DCOM uses one admissions process for its Harrogate, Knoxville and Orange Park locations: each applicant has one closed-file interview, lasting up to 20 minutes, with one faculty or staff member. Questions align with LMU-DCOM system values: osteopathic philosophy, rural and underserved health commitment, and the Knoxville urban/suburban context. Interviewers assess genuine dedication to LMU-DCOM's mission alongside professional readiness.

LMU-DCOM Knoxville (DO) intake

Approximately 100–150 students per year at the Knoxville campus.

Where LMU-DCOM Knoxville (DO) is

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Knoxville was founded in 2019 and is based in Knoxville, TN.

Programmes offered:

  • Primary Care
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine
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Entry requirements

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LMU-DCOM Knoxville (DO) at a glance

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Knoxville Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)504 · 3.53 (MCAT range 499–510)
Acceptance rate6.2%
Class size120
In-state preferenceNo stated in-state preference
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 100–150 students per year at the Knoxville campus
Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Knoxville Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via AACOMAS. CASPer not required. DO shadowing strongly recommended. Commitment to primary care and underserved health populations is a key criterion.
MCAT median504 (range 499–510)
GPA median3.53 overall / 3.47 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate6.2%
Class size120
In-state preferenceNone
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisRural/underserved health commitment, osteopathic philosophy, DO shadowing, and East Tennessee community awareness.
NotesEstimates from publicly available LMU-DCOM and AACOMAS data; verify current cycle figures.
Specialities offeredPrimary Care, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Knoxville's published admissions data. Class profiles are republished each year — confirm which entering class these numbers describe before you rely on them.

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Interview

How LMU-DCOM Knoxville (DO) interviews applicants

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Knoxville Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional faculty interview
Interview window (2027 entry)September 2026–March 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 30–40% post-interview (estimated).
Tutor insight
Applicants to LMU-DCOM Knoxville should recognize that this campus shares the same core mission as Harrogate — rural and underserved health commitment is still a key selection factor. Be prepared to discuss how the Knoxville urban/suburban context extends rather than replaces the rural mission. Articulate a clear plan for serving East Tennessee communities. Apply early via AACOMAS.
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Where LMU-DCOM Knoxville (DO)'s figures come from

Compiled from Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Knoxville's published admissions material and checked for internal consistency. Not independently re-checked against the school's own website for 2027 entry — confirm the figures with the school before you rely on them.

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FAQ

LMU-DCOM Knoxville (DO) — frequently asked questions

LMU-DCOM Knoxville (DO) matriculants have a median MCAT of 504. The middle range of matriculants is 499–510. US schools publish medians rather than cut-offs, and committees review holistically — the MCAT is weighed alongside GPA, clinical and research experience, letters of recommendation and secondary essays.

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