Mike Kennedy

Mike Kennedy, EdD, is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean for Admissions at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM), part of the University of North Texas Health Science Center. With over 25 years in higher education admissions and 20+ years specializing in medical school admissions, he leads admissions strategy and policy. He contributes to the Medical School Admissions Doctor Blog at U.S. News & World Report.

Education

• BA, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• M.Ed, University of South Carolina
• EdD, University of North Texas

Research & Projects

Dr. Kennedy focuses on optimizing medical student recruitment and preparatory programs. He leads 30+ sponsored projects, including:

• Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) initiatives like MED PREP and summer internships (2024–2025)
• Grant-funded administrative and academic resource development

Grants & Administration

• Principal Investigator (PI) on 4 active projects and 26 completed projects
• Recent grants: 2025 JAMP Summer Internship, Online Resources for Academic Research, and 2024 Summer Internship JAMP