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Due to extremely cold temperatures and wet, slushy road conditions, Lincoln Memorial University will operate as an online instructional day tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026, for all locations with the exception of Brandon, Florida; Orange Park, Florida; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Lexington, Kentucky, which will continue to operate on a normal instructional schedule.
This online instruction day includes J. Frank White Academy.
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University leadership, facilities, safety, and emergency management teams continue to monitor conditions closely. Safety remains the guiding priority as we balance continuity of instruction with responsible decision making.
Please continue to monitor official University communication channels for any additional information or schedule changes.
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LMU-DCOM

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Training the Next Generation of Osteopathic Physicians and Health Care Providers

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. A third location will open in Orange Park, FL July 2026.  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.

Harrogate

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.

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Knoxville

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.

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Orange Park

DCOM at LMU-Orange Park will open 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 will be a welcome addition to the rapidly growing First Coast.

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2007 LMU-DCOM was established 2007 LMU-DCOM was established
2011 LMU-DCOM graduated its first class of Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine 2011 LMU-DCOM graduated its first class of Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine
#1 School for graduating the most primary care residents (U.S. News & World Report) #1 School for graduating the most primary care residents (U.S. News & World Report)

DCOM News

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Preston Capener and Lauren Huelson Two LMU-DCOM Students Elected to National Leadership Roles with Student Osteopathic Medical Association January 30, 2026

Two third-year students from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) have been elected to national leadership positions with the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA). Preston Capener and Lauren Huelson will serve on the National SOMA Board of Directors, representing LMU-DCOM while advocating for osteopathic medical students nationwide.

Makenna Hoover (left) and Sumner Tillman (right) LMU-DCOM Announces 2025 Student Researchers of the Year December 10, 2025

Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) has named Student Doctors Makenna Hoover, OMS-II, and Sumner Tillman, OMS-III, as its 2025 Student Researchers of the Year. Hoover represents the Harrogate Campus and Tillman represents the Knoxville Campus.

Dr. Tyler McCurry LMU-DCOM Assistant Professor Dr. Tyler McCurry Named 2025 Tennessee State Emerging Leader November 21, 2025

The American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) and the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) have announced Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Dr. Tyler McCurry as the 2025 Tennessee State Emerging Leader.