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LMU-DCOM

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine is a US DO program in Harrogate, TN that takes 2027-entry applications through AACOMAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 501 (range 499–510), a median GPA of 3.54, a 6.2% acceptance rate and a class of 160. The school holds a traditional interview: September 2026–March 2027.

Location
Harrogate, TN, United States
Established
2007
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–March 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About LMU-DCOM (DO)

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM), founded in 2007, is located in Harrogate, Tennessee in the heart of the Appalachian Mountain region near Cumberland Gap. LMU-DCOM has a clear and distinctive mission: to train osteopathic physicians for rural Appalachian and underserved communities across the region.

The school operates in one of the most medically underserved regions in the United States, providing students with immersive rural health training from Year 1.

What makes LMU-DCOM (DO) different

LMU-DCOM's location in Cumberland Gap, Appalachian Tennessee positions it uniquely among DO schools. The campus is minutes from historically underserved communities in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia — providing genuinely rural clinical exposure from Year 1. The school has strong relationships with regional critical access hospitals and rural health clinics.

LMU-DCOM (DO) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DO curriculum with OMM integrated throughout. Years 1–2 at the Harrogate campus with foundational biomedical sciences and early rural clinical experiences; Years 3–4 clinical rotations at LMU-DCOM-affiliated sites across Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and the broader Appalachian clinical network.

LMU-DCOM (DO) research strengths

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

  • Rural health
  • Appalachian medicine
  • Osteopathic manipulative medicine
  • Chronic disease in underserved populations
  • Substance use disorders

How the LMU-DCOM (DO) interview runs

Format: Traditional faculty interview

LMU-DCOM, whose main campus is in Harrogate, Tennessee, in the Cumberland Gap region of Appalachia, gives each applicant one closed-file interview, lasting up to 20 minutes, with one faculty or staff member. Questions focus on osteopathic philosophy, rural medicine commitment, and Appalachian health mission. Interviewers specifically probe whether applicants understand and are drawn to serving underserved rural communities.

LMU-DCOM (DO) intake

Approximately 150–175 students per year at the Harrogate TN campus.

Where LMU-DCOM (DO) is

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded in 2007 and is based in Harrogate, TN.

Programmes offered:

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

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LMU-DCOM (DO) at a glance

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)501 · 3.54 (MCAT range 499–510)
Acceptance rate6.2%
Class size160
In-state preferenceNo stated in-state preference
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 150–175 students per year at the Harrogate TN campus
Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via AACOMAS. CASPer not required. DO shadowing strongly recommended. Commitment to rural or underserved medicine is a key selection criterion.
MCAT median501 (range 499–510)
GPA median3.54 overall / 3.48 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate6.2%
Class size160
In-state preferenceNone
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisRural medicine commitment, Appalachian health mission, osteopathic philosophy, and DO shadowing.
NotesEstimates from publicly available LMU-DCOM and AACOMAS data; verify current cycle figures.
Specialities offeredRural Medicine, Primary Care, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine'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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How LMU-DCOM (DO) interviews applicants

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine 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
LMU-DCOM interviewers are looking for genuine commitment to rural and Appalachian medicine — this is not a school where you should say you plan to practice in a major metropolitan area. Prepare to discuss specific Appalachian health challenges (opioid epidemic, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, limited access) and how OMT and primary care tools address them. DO shadowing in rural settings will strengthen your application significantly. Apply early via AACOMAS.
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Where LMU-DCOM (DO)'s figures come from

Compiled from Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine'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 (DO) — frequently asked questions

LMU-DCOM (DO) matriculants have a median MCAT of 501. 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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