West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine
Location and Contact Information
400 N Lee StLewisburg, WV 24901
USA
Main Tel: (304) 645-6270
Web Site
The campus is in a self-contained town.
Overview
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, WVSOM, is a public school in Lewisburg, West Virginia. It was originally known as Greenbrier College of Osteopathic Medicine, which opened in 1974. The name was changed to the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in January 1976. WVSOM offers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree. The campus covers more than 50 acres.
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine has numerous organizations including the Student Osteopathic Surgery Association, the Student Chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians, the Student Association of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (SAACOP), and the Christian Medical Association. WVSOM has a diverse student body with representatives from more than 45 states.
WVSOM participates in federally funded financial assistance programs such as the Graduate/Professional PLUS Loans, the Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Stafford Loans, and Federal Work Study.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in medicine.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Medical schools and medical centers.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern California College of Optometry | Fullerton, CA | 385 |
| 2 | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Boston, MA | 3,909 |
| 3 | University of Southern Nevada | Henderson, NV | 785 |
| 4 | New England College of Optometry | Boston, MA | 461 |
| 5 | Texas A&M Health Science Center | College Station, TX | 1,695 |
| 6 | Albany College of Pharmacy | Albany, NY | 1,525 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | Chillicothe, OH | 1,978 |
| 8 | Mount Sinai School of Medicine | New York, NY | 902 |
| 9 | West Hills College-Lemoore | Lemoore, CA | 3,997 |
| 10 | Touro College | New York, NY | 17,327 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 101 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 28 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 22 |
Students
Student enrollment was 695 in 2009-2010 (695 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 34% of the student body. About 3% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include medical degrees.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MEDICINE
- Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)