VCOM 2017 Annual Report

such, student learning outcomes are used as a guide for future initiatives. The Center works to advance the quality of teaching and learning at VCOM by providing faculty with resources, programs, and support to promote excellence in teaching. Students benefit from resources to address issues that affect their educational progress, from academics to personal matters. Through the Center, services such as counseling, academic assistance, academic advising, and peer tutoring are available to inspire students to excel.

The NBOME COMLEX-USA examination series provides a pathway to licensure for osteopathic physicians in the United States and is a graduation requirement for earning a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. VCOM students and graduates excel in national board exams.

COMLEX Level 1 % First Attempt Pass Rate Classes of 2015 to 2018

100

96 96

97

94 97 92

92 95 93

92

93

87

20 10 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

0

2015

2016

2017

2018 (in progress)

National Mean

VCOM–Virginia

VCOM–Carolinas

COMLEX Level 2 CE First Attempt Mean Score

COMLEX Level 1 First Attempt Mean Score

570 Classes of 2014 to 2017

Classes of 2015 to 2018

480 420 440 460 500 520 540 560

566

543

560

536

400 480 420 440 460 500 520 540 560

550 546 542

556

529

552

520

515

537

517

529

540

536

521 482

525

514

505

503

400

2014

2015

2016

2017 In Progress

2015

2016

2017

2018 (in progress)

National Mean

VCOM–Virginia

VCOM–Carolinas

National Mean

VCOM–Virginia

VCOM–Carolinas

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