Christopher J. Loyke

Dr. Christopher J. Loyke is the Dean and Chief Academic officer at Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM).

Dr. Loyke was previously the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at LMU-DCOM where he was responsible for the clinical training of medical students, preceptor development and management of clinical training sites.

Dr. Loyke received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his residency at Brentwood Hospital, and is Board Certified in General Practice by the American Osteopathic Board of General Practice. Dr. Loyke currently serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps. He has deployed to multiple environments both foreign and domestic to provide care to soldiers as well as local populations.

Dr. Loyke has served as Chief Medical Officer, Director of Medical Education, and Staff Physician at the University Hospitals Parma Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio where he has practiced Family Medicine for over 25 years.

Dr. Loyke is a member of various professional and scholarly organizations including the American Osteopathic Association and has presented at regional CME events. His honors and awards include LMUDCOM’s Ray Stowers Award, OUHCOM’s outstanding alumnus, and outstanding family preceptor awards.

Dr. Loyke was also named one of Cleveland’s “Best Doctors” as ranked by his peers for five consecutive years.