VCOM 2023 Annual Report

DO Programs of Study Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine V COM is an innovative, four-year, private, non-profit medical school with four campuses offering the Doctor of Osteopathic

and bones. By combining this knowledge with the latest advances in medical technology, they offer patients the most comprehensive care available. Osteopathic physicians focus on prevention by tuning in to how a patient’s lifestyle and environment can impact their wellbeing. W hen VCOM students successfully complete their DO degree, they are qualified to move on to a residency where they complete additional in-depth, practical training in their chosen medical specialty.

Medicine (DO) degree. T he DO degree offered by VCOM is a four-year program with two years of primarily classroom learning experiences followed by two years of clinical experiences. VCOM students, like all DOs, receive specialized training in the musculoskeletal system, the body’s interconnected system of nerves, muscles

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