VCOM 2023 Annual Report

VCOM’s Target Recruitment Region T he Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is one college with four campuses across the Southeastern United States. With the recent addition of the Louisiana campus, VCOM has become one of the largest medical schools in the country. Despite its size, VCOM maintains the nurturing small private college feel for the student.

VCOM’s Recruitment Success in All Medical Students’ Home Locations Classes of 2007-2026

The VCOM Mission The entire VCOM family has one common mission: to graduate community-focused, globally minded osteopathic physicians to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved areas and to promote research to improve human health. This Mission is the heart and soul of VCOM and is evident in all of our students and our Appalachian and International outreach programs. VCOM provides many opportunities for students to make a difference, starting on the first day of their four years of medical education. Many of VCOM's alumni continue to volunteer their time and skills in the College’s community and international outreach programs after graduation. Educating in Our Communities The College is positioned to educate and train students in the regions where they may someday practice; some of the greatest physician shortages are in the South. The College partners with many community-based hospitals throughout its target region, and the clinical program of VCOM is highly structured with core hospitals and a standardized curriculum across our network of clinical partners. Students have a well-developed clinical training program across a continuum of medical education. In addition, VCOM works with hospitals to ensure our graduates have many options for their residency programs.

87 % Students come from our Targeted Southeastern region

63 % Students come from a Medically Underserved Area or Population

52 % Students come from a designated Rural Area

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