The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is celebrating another successful year of residency matches, with students across all four campuses securing placements that advance the College’s mission to serve rural and medically underserved communities.
Overall, VCOM’s final match rate was 99.6%, with 61% entering primary care specialties.
In the 2026 initial Match (pre-SOAP), U.S. DO seniors achieved a record high 93.2% PGY1 match rate, while U.S. MD seniors matched at 93.5%. VCOM seniors once again exceeded both national benchmarks with a 96.7% initial match rate.
Primary Care Leads the Way
Across all campuses, VCOM maintained exceptional strength in primary care, with every campus successfully matching more than 50% into primary care—the specialties most crucial to improving access in underserved regions.
Serving Appalachian and Delta Communities
VCOM students matched in high numbers to states where physician shortages remain most acute:
VCOM-Virginia graduates primarily matched in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina—states with significant Appalachian populations.
- VCOM-Carolinas students achieved a strong residency match across the Appalachian region with many students matching into residencies in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida, strengthening the regional workforce.
- VCOM-Auburn graduates reinforced VCOM’s mission footprint across Alabama and neighboring Appalachian areas with significant placement in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
- VCOM-Louisiana students matched into residencies across the southeast, including strong placement in Louisiana, Texas, and Florida.
Across its four campuses, VCOM’s Class of 2026 matched into residencies in 39 states and Washington, D.C., demonstrating impact both within its core regions and nationwide.
Meeting Needs in Critical and Competitive Specialties
In addition to primary care, VCOM graduates secured positions in specialties that are both highly competitive and essential to rural health systems, including Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, and Psychiatry. Students also matched into highly competitive fields such as Aerospace Medicine, Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Neurology/Neurological Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Radiology, Ophthalmology, Urology, and Vascular Surgery. These outcomes reflect not only the academic strength of VCOM students, but also the College’s commitment to preparing physicians who can meet complex healthcare needs across a wide range of communities.
