VCOM - Virginia 2016 Yearbook

Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, DO, FACOFP President and Provost

S ince the founding of VCOM–Virginia in 2001, we have experienced the growth of a culture of caring, service and commitment that makes our College a special place. This can be seen through our students’ support for one another, for the community, and in their desire to promote the VCOM mission by meeting the needs of rural and underserved populations. The quality of medical education provided by VCOM has become well known as our student board scores rank among the highest in the country, and our graduates attain 100 percent residency placement. More than 66 percent of VCOM graduates return to Appalachian states to serve communities most in need of physicians. Students regularly participate in International and Appalachian outreach programs throughout their second, third and fourth year of medical education, extending the College culture of altruism, compassion and service across the globe. As VCOM students and graduates continue to follow the path of our Appalachian mission, they are better prepared to promote the fundamentals of osteopathic medicine and provide care for future generations.

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