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KYCOM — Pikeville

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine is a US DO program in Pikeville, KY that takes 2027-entry applications through AACOMAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 499 (range 498–509), a median GPA of 3.50, a 6.0% acceptance rate and a class of 120. The school holds a traditional interview: September 2026–March 2027.

Location
Pikeville, KY, United States
Established
1997
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–March 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About KYCOM — Pikeville (DO)

The University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM), founded in 1997, is located in Pikeville in the heart of the eastern Kentucky coalfields — one of the most medically underserved regions in the United States. KYCOM's mission is explicitly to train physicians to serve Appalachian Kentucky and comparable underserved communities.

The school has a remarkable track record of producing primary care physicians who stay in the region, addressing the profound health disparities of the area.

What makes KYCOM — Pikeville (DO) different

AACOMAS application. KYCOM is located in one of the highest-need medical communities in the US — applicants with Appalachian roots or sustained rural/underserved experience are uniquely valued. The school's retention of graduates in the region is among the highest of any osteopathic program. Cancer, cardiovascular disease, and opioid epidemic are dominant clinical themes.

KYCOM — Pikeville (DO) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DO curriculum with OMM integrated throughout. Pre-clinical years in Pikeville; clinical rotations across eastern Kentucky, Appalachian regional hospitals, and affiliated community health centers. Strong emphasis on rural primary care clerkships in communities with critical physician shortages.

KYCOM — Pikeville (DO) research strengths

KYCOM — Pikeville (DO) is strong in these research areas:

  • Appalachian health disparities
  • Rural primary care
  • Opioid and substance use disorder
  • Cancer disparities
  • Osteopathic manipulative medicine

How the KYCOM — Pikeville (DO) interview runs

Format: Traditional one-on-one or panel interview with faculty

KYCOM's interviews generally run from August through April; its admissions pages do not describe the format or length. The interview process centers on the school's Appalachian mission — interviewers probe applicants' commitment to serving the coalfields communities of eastern Kentucky and similar underserved Appalachian populations. Candidates are assessed on understanding of Appalachian health disparities, healthcare access barriers, and osteopathic philosophy.

KYCOM — Pikeville (DO) intake

Approximately 110–130 students per year.

Where KYCOM — Pikeville (DO) is

University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded in 1997 and is based in Pikeville, KY.

Programmes offered:

  • Primary Care
  • Appalachian Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
  • Rural and Underserved Medicine
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Entry requirements

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KYCOM — Pikeville (DO) at a glance

University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)499 · 3.50 (MCAT range 498–509)
Acceptance rate6.0%
Class size120
In-state matriculants42.9%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 110–130 students per year
University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. AACOMAS application. Demonstrated commitment to underserved and rural medicine, particularly Appalachian Kentucky, strongly preferred. DO shadowing expected. CASPer not currently required.
MCAT median499 (range 498–509)
GPA median3.50 overall / 3.44 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate6.0%
Class size120
In-state preferenceNone
In-state matriculants42.9%
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisAppalachian/rural/underserved medicine commitment, DO shadowing, mission alignment, resilience in high-need environments.
NotesIn-state share, entering-class size and mean MCAT verified 2026-09-12 against the AACOM ChooseDO directory (figures for the academic year ending 2026). The MCAT figure is the MEAN published by AACOM for the entering class, not a median, because AACOM does not publish a median. GPA, acceptance rate and any range remain unverified estimates.
Specialities offeredPrimary Care, Appalachian Medicine, Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Rural and Underserved Medicine

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of Pikeville Kentucky 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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Interview

How KYCOM — Pikeville (DO) interviews applicants

University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional one-on-one or panel interview with faculty
Interview window (2027 entry)September 2026–March 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 30–45% post-interview (estimated).
Tutor insight
KYCOM interviewers are mission-driven above all else. If you lack a genuine connection to Appalachian or rural medicine, this is not the school for you — and interviewers will see through performative answers. If you do have that connection, be specific and personal. Research eastern Kentucky's specific health challenges: coal industry occupational disease, opioid crisis, cancer disparities, and cardiovascular disease rates. Rolling admissions — apply early.
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Where KYCOM — Pikeville (DO)'s figures come from

Compiled from University of Pikeville Kentucky 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.

KYCOM — Pikeville (DO) — official course page →Entry requirements, interview format and deadlines published by the school itself. The primary source for everything on this page.KYCOM — Pikeville (DO) — published admissions data →The class profile and admissions statistics this record's MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures were taken from.
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KYCOM — Pikeville (DO) — frequently asked questions

KYCOM — Pikeville (DO) matriculants have a median MCAT of 499. The middle range of matriculants is 498–509. 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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