Blacksburg, VA
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $51,800
Tuition (Out of State): $51,800
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 188
Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 2002
Accreditation Year: N/A
Website: https://www.vcom.edu/virginia
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 500
Average GPA: 3.52
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 22% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for VCOM-Virginia
- 1. Personal Attributes and Characteristics – Professionalism and respect within your community are of utmost importance in medical school and as a physician. What three professional qualities do you believe a student doctor must demonstrate,...
- 2. Motivation and Fit – How do your professional ambitions align with the field of osteopathic medicine?
- 3. Motivation and Fit – What influenced your decision to apply to VCOM? Consider factors such as personal or medical experiences, as well as the influences of friends, family, physicians, or mentors.
- 4. Other – In the event that you submitted an application to VCOM last year, what improvements have you made to your application?
About the School
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is a private medical school established in 2001, with its Virginia campus located in Blacksburg, Virginia, within the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. VCOM operates in collaboration with Virginia Tech, sharing resources for education, research, and student activities. The college's mission is to prepare globally minded, community-focused physicians to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved populations and to promote research to improve human health. VCOM offers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree and is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.
Curriculum
VCOM educates its students with a unique systems-based integrated curriculum. In the first two years, the biomedical sciences are taught through lecture, problem-based curriculums and laboratory experience. Pathophysiology is taught through a case presentation format and is integrated within the biomedical systems. Clinical medicine is taught through a case presentation model, and VCOM students participate in clinical experiences throughout all four years.
Facilities
The new VCOM building is approximately 60,000 square feet and is situated on a 9-acre campus. The east wing of the building houses two separate lecture halls. There are six Clinical Exam rooms where OMM and Physical Exam Skill Labs are held. Two faculty members are present in each room to facilitate the hands-on teaching. VCOM offers a state-of-theart anatomy lab with 32 computers that use advanced virtual anatomy software.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of VCOM-Virginia:
Student Loan Burden: $371,461
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at VCOM-Virginia, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $371,461. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 89% Nationally
The cost of living at VCOM-Virginia is lower than 89% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
While the neighborhood around VCOM-Virginia is primarily car-oriented, biking can be a viable option for certain trips. Students living nearby may appreciate the tranquility of the area, though access to shops and services is limited without a vehicle.
School Address: 2265 Kraft Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
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