Auburn, AL
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Total Enrollment: 600
Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 2014
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Website: http://www.vcom.edu/auburn
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The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)–Auburn Campus, established in 2014, is a private medical school located in Auburn, Alabama. Operating in collaboration with Auburn University, VCOM–Auburn admits 150 students per class, maintaining a total enrollment of 600. The institution is dedicated to preparing globally minded, community-focused physicians to serve rural and medically underserved populations.
VCOM–Auburn's curriculum spans four years, beginning with two years of classroom-based instruction emphasizing basic sciences, followed by two years of clinical rotations. The program employs a block system, each focusing on specific organ systems and integrating various disciplines such as anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, pathology, and osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). Students receive over 200 hours of additional training in OMM, equipping them with comprehensive skills for holistic patient care.
The VCOM–Auburn campus encompasses a 100,000-square-foot, four-story facility situated on a 16-acre site. The campus features two theater-style classrooms, a state-of-the-art anatomy lab, 20 small-group rooms, and a Center for Medical Simulation and Technology equipped with high-fidelity human medical simulators and standardized patient examination rooms. Outdoor amenities include walking and biking paths, a small lake, and patios, providing students with diverse environments for study and relaxation.
VCOM–Auburn emphasizes serving the local community, with over 80% of students hailing from Alabama and surrounding states, primarily from rural or underserved areas. This regional focus ensures that many graduates continue to contribute significantly to the health of their home communities. The Class of 2024, for instance, saw over 60% of its graduates entering primary care specialties such as family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics, with many completing residencies in key states like Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana.
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A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at VCOM-Auburn, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $131,025. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
The cost of living at VCOM-Auburn is lower than 79% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
The area surrounding VCOM-Auburn is best navigated by car, with few amenities within walking or biking distance. While this quieter environment may offer fewer distractions, it requires a bit more planning for everyday errands or exploring local offerings.
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