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University of Tampa has signed an agreement with Lincoln Memorial University’s DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine to support UTampa students interested in pursuing a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.

Through this agreement, qualified UTampa students will be offered a guaranteed interview opportunity for admission to Lincoln Memorial University’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) program, based in Tennessee. The initiative provides a pathway for students who demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to the health sciences.

Jacquelyn Mikulski, UTampa’s coordinator of pre-professional programs, said the University is pleased to strengthen its longstanding relationship with LMU-DCOM by formalizing this partnership.

“Our students have a strong record of success at LMU, and this new guaranteed interview opportunity gives qualified UTampa students a distinct advantage in the highly competitive medical school admissions process,” Mikulski said.

The program is open to UTampa students who meet the following qualifications:

• a preferred minimum cumulative science GPA of 3.4 or higher
• a preferred minimum MCAT score of 495
• completion of all prerequisite courses required by LMU-DCOM.

After a successful completion of their third year at UTampa, students can apply to the LMU-DCOM program. The deadline to apply is March 1 of the student’s final year.

LMU-DCOM Dean and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Christopher Loyke said the agreement is an exciting step forward in building a strong connection between the two schools.

“By creating a clear pathway to osteopathic medical education, we’re helping University of Tampa students access the support, mentorship, and opportunities they need to succeed,” Loyke said. “Together, we’re preparing the next generation of physicians to serve their communities with skill, compassion, and a focus on whole-person care."