VCOM 2017 Annual Report

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Growth in VCOM Applications Classes of 2013-2016

A s part of VCOM’s successful commitment to lessen the shortage of physicians, the College recruits students from, provides training in, and returns skillful physicians to provide care for medically underserved areas, especially those in the southern Appalachian region. As a result of this targeted recruitment, VCOM reports that 91% of students are from Appalachian states. Prospective students often say they are drawn to the College’s mission, inspiring them to provide care for those most in need. 48 of students are from communities <30,000 (Classes of 2017-2020) percent

3364

1601

2013

4631

3467

2014

5340

4249

2601

2015

2016 4944

4145

3198

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Incoming GPA Scores (Average) Classes of 2017-2020

Science 3.56 3.54 3.55

Overall 3.61 3.60 3.62

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Students by Gender Classes of 2017-2020

52% 48%

Current Students Classes of 2017-2020

742 626 318 Graduate Certi cate Pre-med students 91

Current Students 1686

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