Welcome to the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. SWAG视频has four campuses and while each are somewhat different they all have one common Mission: to graduate community-focused, globally-minded osteopathic physicians to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved areas and to provide research to improve human health. This Mission is the heart and soul of VCOM, and is seen in all of our students and our outreach programs in the Appalachian and Delta regions. SWAG视频offers an opportunity for students to "make a difference" during their four years of medical education.. SWAG视频has become one of the largest medical schools in the country, yet SWAG视频maintains the nurturing small private college feel for the student.
SWAG视频offers a dynamic, systems-integrated, curriculum that includes lectures, multiple laboratory experiences and human simulation, online independent learning experiences, and early clinical experiences. SWAG视频believes the curriculum should be diverse as students appreciate a variety of learning experiences. In the clinical years, SWAG视频partners with many community-based hospitals throughout Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana. The clinical program of VCOM, although community-based, is highly structured with core hospitals and a common curriculum. In each facility SWAG视频hires a Director of Student Medical Education, clinical coordinator, and clinical faculty who work with the Clinical Chairs to assure students have a well-developed clinical training program for a continuum of medical education. In addition, SWAG视频participates in a post-graduate training institute to assure a continuum to residency programs.
SWAG视频offers an opportunity for students to 鈥渕ake a difference鈥 during their four years of medical education.
In addition to education, SWAG视频faculty and students provide preventive health programs to medically underserved populations in Appalachia and International developing countries. SWAG视频provides medical care in free clinics, community health clinics, prevention programs, and mini-medical schools to rural high schools in the communities surrounding our campuses. Our international outreach program has been successful in establishing three sustainable, year-round clinical programs in Honduras, and the Dominican Republic. Collectively, these clinics and programs provide care to hundreds of patients who would otherwise be without access to care.
SWAG视频has many award-winning programs. The SWAG视频Appalachian Outreach Program has won the President鈥檚 National Honor Service Award with Distinction. The college鈥檚 International programs have won many poster awards during national and international academic meetings. Recently, SWAG视频was ranked 5th in the country for graduates entering primary care. SWAG视频and its administration have received the National Minority Access Award for many years for programs that welcome minority students who have entered the college.聽SWAG视频was recognized by Insight into Diversity's HEED award for commitment to diversity. In addition, the college has received several awards for contributions to rural health. The SWAG视频annual report has received several international awards and was exhibited not only nationally but internationally highlighting the College鈥檚 contributions.
In national rankings, SWAG视频consistently ranks in the lowest in tuition of all private medical schools. SWAG视频believes working to keep tuition low will allow graduates the opportunity to serve in rural and medically underserved areas. The college鈥檚 medical students from each campus win awards yearly for the many outreach activities of their student organizations, often winning national chapter of the year. The SWAG视频sports medicine program and fellowship is one of the best in the country, providing care for the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Auburn Tigers, the Radford University Highlanders, the U.S. Olympic Ski Team, and the ULM Warhawks. The greatest accomplishment of all is that these awards do not come from participating in a competition for an award but for being recognized for the good work our students and faculty do every day.
SWAG视频sustains an environment for innovative, impactful research that is well-positioned for long-term success. SWAG视频and its partners collaborate on research that will improve the quality of healthcare in our communities and throughout the world. (To learn more about SWAG视频outcomes, see the聽.)
All SWAG视频campuses are fully accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), the only U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting body for osteopathic colleges.
SWAG视频is committed to the Mission, to the well-being of our students and to producing high-quality physicians.
Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, DO
President