VCOM - Virginia 2016 Yearbook

Current Students T he Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

(VCOM)—Virginia is a four year medical school in Christiansburg, Virginia that offers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. Students at VCOM frequently state that they were drawn to the College’s mission to prepare globally-minded, community focused physicians for rural and medically underserved areas, and to improve human health especially of those most in need. through the College’s curriculum, outreach opportunities, student organizations, and culture of sharing in education, are able to turn this desire into a lifelong mission of serving the underserved. VCOM students express a desire to help others, and

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