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Classes will begin the last full week of July 2018 in a classroom setting on the VCOM campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. The 35-credit-hour face-to-face curriculum has an emphasis on biomedical coursework, research experience, field study and seminars in professional development. “Bluefield College is excited about this new master’s program and the collaborative effort with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine,” said Bluefield College President Dr. David Olive. “This program will meet a tremendous need and be instrumental for those preparing for or teaching in the medical profession.” The one-year MABS curriculum will emphasize the biomedical sciences with a strong emphasis on human medicine and clinical applications. The program is designed for highly motivated students who wish to build their medical knowledge while also preparing for the rigor of medical school or other health science doctoral programs. “The program not only teaches higher level biomedical sciences but also teaches the participant how to be a better graduate student. It will give students an opportunity to reach their full potential,” said Dr. Brian Hill, Dean for Graduate Biomedical Education at VCOM. “It’s not easy, but you will be a better student and a better person when you come out of this program.” Students who successfully complete all requirements, including academic and individual performance benchmarks in the

“ The program not only teaches higher level biomedical sciences but teaches the participant how to be a better graduate student. It will give students an opportunity to reach their full potential.” Dr. Brian Hill, Dean for Graduate Biomedical Education, VCOM

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