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The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, or WVSOM, was originally established as the Greenbrier College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1974. It was taken over by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission in 1976, and renamed West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. The 50 acre campus of WVSOM is in Lewisburg, West Virginia.
Since 1998, WVSOM has been placed in the U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Graduate Schools. It offers programs on osteopathic medicine with concentrations in rural medicine, and primary care. On completion of their courses, students are awarded the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.
There are a number of student clubs and organizations at WVSOM. Students are involved in associations like the Atlas Club - Ethmoid Chapter, the Student Government Association, the Christian Medical Association, the Student Osteopathic Medical Association, and the Student Osteopathic Surgery Association. The school is also home to Greek societies including Psi Sigma Alpha, Sigma Sigma Phi-Nu Chapter, and Delta Omega.
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine is found in Lewisburg, WV. Lewisburg is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution.
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The school is known for its programs in medicine.
Admission to West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
More complete details are provided below.
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine
400 N Lee St
Lewisburg, WV 24901
General Phone: (304) 645-6270
http://www.wvsom.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 95 | osteopathic medicine |
Number of programs and degrees for West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 95 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine had a total enrollment of 595 students.
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| First Professional | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 39% |
| 25-29 | 43% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lewisburg, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Financial Aid:
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1124500)
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine has a tenure system for faculty.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets West Virginia School 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 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Student employment services On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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