VCOM 2017 Annual Report

alumni physicians inspired by our practicing i areas of great need

Virginia Campus Alumni in Primary Care Practices Classes of 2007-2013

T hroughout the Appalachian region of the United States, there is a great need for physicians in primary care practice, especially in rural and underserved areas. The success of the College mission is strengthened by VCOM’s commitment to recruit students from rural and underserved areas. The College curriculum, including hands-on experience gained through Appalachian and international outreach programs, inspires VCOM graduates to return to these areas as physicians and practice primary care where they are needed most. Notably, 60% of VCOM graduates have entered primary care practice upon completion of their residency, and of those, 68% currently practice primary care in Appalachian states.

Family Medicine & Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 34%

OB/Gyn 8%

Pediatrics 7%

Internal Medicine 11%

60 percent

of graduates have entered Primary Care Practices to date Classes of 2007-2013

Classes of 2007-2013 Virginia Campus First Practice Specialty 20 7 71 197 4

Anesthesiology Dermatology Emergency Medicine Family Medicine Flight Surgery General Surgery Hospitalist Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Peds Neurology OB/Gyn Ophthalmology Orthopedic Surgery Pediatrics Physical Medicine and Rehab

16 25 72 8 8 53 8 14 48 8 22 7 12 46

Psychiatry Radiology Sports Medicine Other Appalachia’s specialties of great need.

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