Liberty University and the College of Osteopathic Medicine

At Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM), our faculty, administrative staff and student-doctors embrace a servant’s heart, a scientist’s curiosity, and the desire to improve the lives of others through the practice of osteopathic medicine. We believe it is important for you to understand the beliefs and mission of LUCOM and what sets us apart from other medical schools across the nation.

LUCOM is a faith-based institution with a Christian worldview.

We believe that our greatest responsibility is to love God and our fellow man. We demonstrate that conviction through our actions and our daily walk. We believe in prayer and the power of prayer.

LUCOM

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM), dedicated in August 2014, is the second osteopathic school in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the thirtieth in the county. Committed to the osteopathic philosophy and heritage of serving the needs of its student-doctors, faculty, and patients today, LUCOM exists to advance both the science and practice of osteopathic medicine.

The goal of LUCOM is to ensure its graduates have the foundation of knowledge, skills, and competencies that will enable them to meet the diverse needs of patients they will encounter throughout their professional careers. 

LUCOM is devoted to producing physicians who are professional and ethical. Liberty student-doctors are training to become physicians with the drive to remain lifelong learners, the desire to contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge, and the passion to serve their patients throughout their professional careers.

LUCOM offers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. Its first class graduated in May, 2018.   

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The Academic Seal

Liberty University Medicine is clearly stated around the circumference of the academic seal, and each component within it was carefully chosen to incorporate not only the history and character of the university, but also the osteopathic profession.

Mission Statement

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine [“LUCOM”] exists to educate osteopathic physicians in a Christian environment. LUCOM prepares physicians who dedicate themselves to excellence in the practice of osteopathic medicine through service toward their fellow man, life long learning, and the advancement of medical knowledge. Instilling the Christian values of integrity and professionalism, LUCOM trains physicians who will provide ethical, compassionate, competent, and patient-centered osteopathic medical care.

World Class Education. Distinctively Christian.

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine has designed a world class, distinctively Christian, student-centered curriculum taught by dedicated professionals who demonstrate excellence both in knowledge and experience within their practice of medicine.

LUCOM provides state-of-the-art facilities and professional resources necessary to ensure that its student-doctors have access to and the opportunity to acquire a highly advanced medical education in a positive learning environment.