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Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, VCOM, was established in 2002. It was created by the Virginia philanthropist, Marion Bradley Via's foundation, and named after her son, Edward Via. The 9-acre campus is located in Blacksburg, Virginia. Students are offered the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, and the college also supports research programs in human health.
VCOM is home to a number of clubs and organizations. Students actively participate in associations like the Internal Medicine Club, the Medical Spanish Club, the American Medical Women's Association, the Student Government Association, the Student Osteopathic Surgical Association, the Pediatrics Club, the Psychiatry Student Interest Group Network, and the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.
Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine is located in a small city, in Blacksburg, VA. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution.
Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at the school often study medicine.
The admissions department at Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Edward Via Virginia College of Ostepathic Medicine is to prepare osteopathic primary care physicians to serve the rural and medically underserved areas of the Commonwealth of Virginia, North Carolina and the Appalachain region and to provide scientific research that will improve the health of all humans."
More complete details are provided below.
Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
2265 Kraft Dr
Blacksburg, VA 24060
General Phone: (540) 231-4000
http://www.vcom.vt.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 137 | osteopathic medicine |
Number of programs and degrees for Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 137 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine had a total enrollment of 645 students.
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| First Professional | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 51% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Blacksburg, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3709300)
Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine has a tenure system for faculty.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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