Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and was founded by Marion Bradley Via and her son Edward Via. Commonly known as VCOM, the college is a four-year medical school that specializes in providing education related to the field of osteopathic medicine.

VCOM offers a doctoral program in osteopathic medicine, with courses in information technology, anatomy and neurology. The college also has a special simulation and technology center.

VCOM has an active student life, with a number of special interest groups present on campus, including the American Medical Women’s Association, the Anesthesia Special Interest Group, the Internal Medicine Club and the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.

Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine Highlights

Where Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in medicine.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Study abroad option

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine was 645 in 2007 (645 full-time equivalent).

those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 100%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.