VCOM 2025 Annual Report

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Carolinas Campus Statistics

633 medical students currently enrolled Classes of 2026-2029 86 % of VCOM-Carolinas

Impact of VCOM Alumni Upon South Carolina Osteopathic Physician Growth

VCOM Alumni All Other DO's

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207% Total Increase in DO’s Statewide

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Physician data and chart created by VCOM's National Center for the Analysis of Healthcare Data and reflects all actively practicing Osteopathic physicians, including alumni/residents from our enhanced state licensure dataset.

March 2026

49 HPSP medical students Classes of 2026-2029

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Growing up in Moore County, NC, I saw first-hand how much of the surrounding area depended on a sole town for all their healthcare and how far individuals would travel to receive quality care. By observing this, I have a deeper understanding on how vital it is that medical access be expanded in rural areas within the Southeast to allow many to have care closer to home where they need it most. I hope to be able to play a small role in alleviating this issue and offer quality care for those closer to where they are.”

46 students are currently pursuing a DO degree with research distinction Classes of 2026-2029

Abigale Verchick ’27 VCOM-Carolinas Dennis and Kay Cannon Medical Scholarship