2007
LMU-DCOM was established
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) was established on August 1, 2007, on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. With the beautiful Cumberland Gap mountains serving as the backdrop, LMU-DCOM is one of the most prominent buildings on campus. LMU-DCOM currently offers programs in three locations: Harrogate, TN, Knoxville, TN and Orange Park, FL. Quality educational programs are delivered through experienced faculty utilizing innovative teaching methods and state-of-the-art technology. LMU-DCOM is fully committed to meeting the health care needs of the community and beyond with excellence in teaching, patient care and services.
LMU-DCOM was established in 2007 in Harrogate, Tennessee, with the mission of placing primary care doctors in Appalachia and the surrounding area. Since then it has graduated thousands of doctors, many of whom work in East Tennessee and the surrounding states.
DCOM at LMU-Knoxville offers the same four-year, full-time academic and clinical program as offered at the LMU-DCOM Harrogate campus granting the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. The LMU-Knoxville campus opened its doors to a class of 125 in fall 2019.
DCOM at LMU-Orange Park opened in the fall of 2026, bringing the first medical school to the Jacksonville, FL area. With LMU-DCOM’s mission of placing primary care physicians in areas of health care needs, the new campus is a welcome addition to the rapidly growing First Coast.
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2007
LMU-DCOM was established
2011
LMU-DCOM graduated its first class of Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine
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School for graduating the most primary care residents (U.S. News & World Report)
Lincoln Memorial University Honors DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni in 40 Under Forty Program
July 31, 2026
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has recognized six outstanding graduates from the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (DCOM) as part of its 40 Under Forty program, which celebrates young alumni who demonstrate strong leadership, career success and meaningful contributions to their communities.
LMU Health Sciences Center for Interprofessional Education and Simulation Earns National Accreditation
July 29, 2026
The Lincoln Memorial University Health Sciences Center for Interprofessional Education and Simulation (CIPES) has been granted accreditation in the area of Teaching/Education by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), one of the highest recognitions in simulation-based health care education. The accreditation is effective through Dec. 31, 2031.
LMU-DCOM Faculty Member Earns National Award for Research on Anatomical Donation Records Management
July 23, 2026
Dr. Adam Kolatorowicz, professor of anatomy and executive director of the Anatomical Donation Program at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM), received the Anatomical Services Award at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA).