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University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Gaining admission to University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.78 and an average MCAT score of 507.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.78

Average MCAT: 507

Competitiveness: Moderately Competitive

Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.

💸 TUITION

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $55380

Out-of-State Tuition: $55380

For more information about tuition at University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.upike.edu/undergraduate/financial-aid/cost-of-attendance/

😀 FRIENDLINESS

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Neutral

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Neutral

✈️ INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian: No

Accepts International: No

International Friendliness: Neutral

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

⭐️ MISSION STATEMENT

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine:

University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine Mission Statement:

The mission of the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) is to provide students 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.

For more information on the mission statement for University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.upike.edu/osteopathic-medicine/kycom-program/program-goals-and-objectives/#:~:text=The%20mission%20of%20the%20University%20of%20Pikeville-Kentucky%20College,communities%20in%20rural%20Kentucky%20and%20other%20Appalachian%20regions.

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®: No

AAMC PREview™: No

📅 DATES, DEADLINES, AND FEES

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:

Secondary Application Deadline: Mar 1

Secondary Application Deadline: $75

Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start: August

Interview Cycle End: April

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📚 PREREQUISITE COURSES

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine below:

Interpreting Semester Hours

Typically,

3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters

4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit

6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters

8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

⚙️ PHYSICS

Semester Hours:

Lab?

Not Required

🧪 CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Required

4 semester hours of Biochemistry can substitute 4 semester hours of Organic Chemistry.

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://www.upike.edu/osteopathic-medicine/kycom-admissions/application-selection/

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):

MD+MPH (Public Health):

MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):

MD+JD (Law):

MD+MA (Master of Arts):

MD+MS (Master of Science):

📲 CONTACT INFORMATION

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

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E-mail

Phone

606-218-5251

CONTACT #2

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E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Please describe your experience with osteopathic medicine, such as your care and treatment from a DO and your shadowing experience with a DO (including number of hours). Please describe how your experience has influenced your decision to apply to an osteopathic medical school. (500 words or less)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine.

How do you think your previous healthcare experience will translate to being a physician?

What led to your interest in Osteopathic Medicine?

What would you like to add to your application file?

Can you explain any withdrawals on your transcripts?

How do you handle stress? What are your outside hobbies?

What kind of research are you involved in?

What significant event are you most proud of in your life?

Have you considered allopathic schools? Why or why not?

What steps did you take to prepare for the MCAT?

Tell us about your service experience and how it will impact your career in medicine.

How did you raise your MCAT score?

What do you do to relieve stress and for fun outside of school?

How did you decide to become a DO instead of an MD?

What is the most challenging aspect of medical school you anticipate?

Tell us about yourself and your journey to medical school.

What experiences have you had shadowing DOs? How did they influence your decision?

Can you describe a typical day in the life of a medical student?

What is your experience with Osteopathic Medicine and OMT?

Describe how you balanced work and school during your undergraduate years.

Why did you choose to apply to KYCOM?

What motivated or inspired you to go into medical school?

What was your research experience and what did you take away from it?

What was your favorite class in undergrad? What was your least favorite class?

How did you improve your GPA over the years?

How would you handle a situation where a patient's family disagrees on treatment decisions?

Why do you think KYCOM is the right medical school for you?

Why do you want to pursue a career in medicine?

Can you explain the grade you received in organic chemistry?

How do you handle confrontation and conflict?

How has your military experience prepared you for a career in medicine?

Why are you interested in becoming an Osteopathic physician?

How did you handle the workload in undergraduate school while working part-time?

How do you typically study and manage your time?

Where do you see yourself in ten years? What kind of practice do you envision?

How do you plan to handle the stresses of medical school?

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