KYCOM Alumni Association

The University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) Alumni Association seeks to reach, inspire, serve, engage and build friendships with their medical alumni.

KYCOM’s alumni association had a busy fall semester, hosting several social gatherings and making memories with former classmates and their families. Many reconnected and traveled to the greater Cincinnati area and visited the Cincinnati Zoo, while others attended the 2019 fall meet at the national historic landmark, Keeneland Race Course, in Lexington, Ky.

Numerous alumni and friends, including Dean of KYCOM Dr. Dana Shaffer, Provost Dr. Lori Werth, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs Dr. Joshua Crum and Vice President of Advancement David Hutchens, gathered at these events and shared stories of both personal and professional accomplishments.

KYCOM graduates, Drs. Jeremy and Kelli Keller ’13, appreciate that the events are family-oriented for their three children Anne (5), Ella (3) and Jude (1).

“We really enjoyed the Cincinnati Zoo event,” said Keller. “It was very nice to meet and visit with the new dean and meet other KYCOM graduates.”

KYCOM alum, Leann Cooper ’14, appreciated the Keeneland event and is honored to be a KYCOM graduate.

“I’ve made lifelong friends while attending KYCOM and I am thankful for the opportunity to spend more time with them,” said Cooper. “Once a student, then a resident and now as attending, we always have and will continue to support each other. They are my family.”

The Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine has graduated more than 1,400 osteopathic physicians since the inaugural class graduated in 2001.

Since taking on the position of dean in July 2018, Dr. Shaffer has worked with the university administration to build KYCOM alumni relations.

“Over the past year, with the hiring of a professional school director of alumni relations, we are reconnecting with our alumni base through communications and alumni events,” said Shaffer. “Alumni can, and should be, not only proud of their alma mater, but a resource to support the college and especially the students enrolled in college today and into the future.”

Senior Director of Advancement Courtney Justice encourages individuals to stay involved with their medical alma mater and celebrate excellence, diversity and collegiality.

“One of the alumni association’s goals is to establish scholarships for incoming KYCOM students,” said Justice. “Doing this will allow KYCOM to educate the best and brightest students who will one day become assets to our medical community.”

“As we continue to have events and make connections with our alumni, many of them have commented on how excited they are to be back in touch with their alma mater,” added Justice. “Sometimes, all it takes is a simple gesture to remind them how important they are, not only to KYCOM’s history, but also to our future.”

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If you’re interested in becoming more involved in the alumni association, contact Courtney Justice, Senior Director of Advancement, at (606) 218-5274 or CourtneyJustice@upike.edu.

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