VCOM 2019 Annual Report

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Recognized as a leader in recruitment for African American Enrollment

in the nation’s medical schools for the enrollment of Hispanic and Latino students based on 2018 enrollment data from AACOM.org and AAMC.org

Recruiting for Diversity V COM values and affirms that diversity contributes richness to the College and enhances the quality of medical education producing better doctors overall. VCOM recognizes the lack of medical care available to minority populations and actively recruits minority students who are underrepresented in healthcare. The United States population is becoming increasingly diverse, and VCOM seeks a student body that will meet the needs of an ever-changing society. Addressing Inclusion of Minorities Underrepresented in Medicine VCOM has initiated successful programs to increase the diversity of the student body and future healthcare workforce. We believe diversity initiatives must also include regions that are medically underserved in order to provide the care these areas need and deserve. Each campus has robust student life programs and student organizations that support student diversity and promote social activities and health education programs.

VCOM has received National Awards from Minority Access, Inc. eight years in a row!

Ethnic Diversity Classes of 2019 to 2022

14 % Average Underrepresented Minority Classes of 2007-2021

Native Hawaiian/Paci c Islander American Indian/Alaskan Native

.4% .8% .8% 6% 8% 17% 67%

Race/Ethnicity Unknown Black/African American Hispanic of any race

Asian White

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