West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is a public institution located in Lewisburg, West Virginia. The institute is one of the three medical schools in West Virginia that confers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine. The school was founded in 1974 as the Greenbrier College of Osteopathic Medicine. It was given its current name in 1976. The campus is spread across an area of 50 acres. Students at WVSOM can opt for Systems Based Learning, including lectures and clinical experiences, or Problem Based Learning, comprising student-directed learning that spots clinical problems using a hands-on approach.

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine has an active student life, with on-campus organizations such as the Student Government Association, the Student Osteopathic Surgery Association and the Undergraduate American Academy of Osteopathy, among others. The institution offers financial aid and provides employment and training to its students.

West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine Highlights

Where West Virginia School 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 faculty salary.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine was 595 in 2007 (595 full-time equivalent).

those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 100%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: West Virginia School 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.