VCOM 2020 Annual Report

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

VCOMPrograms of Study Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree V COM is an innovative, four-year private, non-profit medical school with four campuses offering the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (DO). Osteopathic medicine offers a whole-person approach to treatment and care. DOs are trained to listen and partner with their patients to help them get healthy and stay well. Osteopathic physicians are licensed in every state to practice the full scope of medicine, including examining patients, diagnosing illness, writing prescriptions and performing surgery. DOs receive specialized training in the musculoskeletal system, the body’s interconnected system of nerves, muscles and bones. By combining this knowledge with the latest advances in medical technology, they offer patients the most comprehensive care available in medicine today. Osteopathic physicians focus on prevention by tuning into how a patient’s lifestyle and environment can impact their wellbeing. DOs strive to help patients be healthy in mind, body and spirit. Master of Arts Degree in Biomedical Sciences A partnership between Bluefield College and VCOM offers a one- year Master of Arts degree in Biomedical Sciences (MABS) on the VCOM-Virginia campus. The program curriculum will emphasize the biomedical sciences with a strong emphasis on human medicine and clinical applications. Its purpose is to enhance academics to gain acceptance into a medical school or other healthcare program through a nine-month, 35-credit hour, face-to-face delivery with emphasis on biomedical coursework, research experience, field study, as well as seminars in professional development. One of the most important features of the MABS is its benchmarks. that allow a successful student to gain guaranteed acceptance into the VCOM D.O. program. A student who is successful in meeting all benchmarks is provided with a priority interview leading to priority acceptance into the VCOM D.O. program when meeting all academic benchmarks and positive recommendations by all VCOM faculty. Master of Science in Applied Healthcare Data Analytics A verett University, in collaboration with VCOM, offers an exclusive Master of Science degree in applied healthcare data analytics. Averett began offering the online program in January 2020. Averett’s applied healthcare data analytics program will help prepare students to use data and analytics to solve significant problems facing the healthcare industry, creating more stable workplaces for both hospital personnel and patients. The program is designed for working professionals. The flexible online format teaches students how to organize and manage medical information as an essential part of the efficiency and delivery of quality healthcare.

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