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Osteopathic Medicine

DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine- Osteopathic Medicine

GUARANTEED PROFESSIONAL ADMISSION PROGRAM

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 two locations: Harrogate, TN and Knoxville, TN. 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.

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Osteopathic Medicine Pathway Requirements

GPA PROGRAM

Students in the LMU undergraduate program will take and complete all core requirements and prerequisite courses approved by LMU-DCOM for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program and work towards a Baccalaureate degree.

Admission Requirements (prior to beginning Undergraduate coursework):

  • Submit LMU online undergraduate application. Recommended program: Bachelor of Science, pre-health professions track (Biology Pre-Med, Chemistry Pre-Med, and Psychology Pre-Med).
  • Minimum of 25 composite ACT or 1250 composite SAT score
  • High school GPA of 3.7 (unweighted)
  • Submit a written personal statement demonstrating interest in health career & leadership experience
  • Submit GPA Program application (and required reference letters). These reference leaders should reference community service & leadership, while also addressing character & skills.

Undergraduate Benchmarks/Requirements (to be completed during undergraduate study):

  • Maintain a minimum of 3.3 or higher GPA (3.3 science GPA, 3.2 non-science GPA)
  • C+ is minimum grade for all required courses; however, B or better is generally needed
  • Complete & submit the MCAT with a minimum of 494 total. 
  • Submit application to DCOM through Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOMAS). This includes additional recommendations and a second interview.

Required Technical Skills (to be completed during undergraduate study):

GPA Program Application

 

Undergraduate Coursework

Students should work closely with their academic advisor to ensure timely academic progression and that all academic requirements are completed.
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Required Undergraduate Courses:

Numbers in parentheses denote number of courses required.

  • Biological Sciences with labs (2)
  • Inorganic (General) Chemistry with labs (2)
  • Organic Chemistry with labs (2-Biochemistry may be substituted)
  • Physics with labs (2)
  • English (2)

Note: LMU-DCOM will accept a combination of 16 hours of Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry.

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Recommended Undergraduate Courses:

  • Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Molecular cell biology
  • Physiology