Welcome to the VCOM Family

Opportunities Available

Research VCOM’s faculty and students conduct multidisciplinary biomedical, clinical and community-based research to improve human health. Such research is an integral part of the osteopathic medical education process during undergraduate and residency training. VCOM facilitates student research and helps students identify opportunities in their area of interest. Students can earn a Research Distinction designation on their VCOM diploma, increasing their

Sports Medicine The VCOM Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program was established to provide fellows with training to diagnose and manage medical illnesses and injuries of athletes in a Division I university setting and to serve all levels of athletes and patients with sports related injuries. VCOM partners with Virginia Tech and Auburn University to offer hands-on experiences to fellows on the Virginia and Auburn campuses.

competitiveness for residency programs. Students who pursue Research Distinction are encouraged and supported to advance hypotheses and publish peer-reviewed articles. There are research opportunities in several categories, including cancer, neuroscience, public health, osteopathic treatments and more. Our partnerships with Virginia Tech, Auburn University, the University of Louisiana Monroe and others allow VCOM to expand research beyond traditional practices. Whatever your reason for seeking out research experiences, VCOM has a place for you. Please visit www.vcom. edu/research to learn more about our research, our partners and faculty research interests.

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