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Academics

State-of-the-art facilities for classrooms and research, anatomy labs, and high-tech simulation provide a first-class setting for medical education that's focused on a mission of service. 

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Our signature degree program, doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) prepares future doctors to become well-rounded, community-focused physicians. In addition to the traditional MD training in a wide range of specialties, you'll learn a whole-person osteopathic approach to guide you in a lifelong mission of serving the underserved.

See overview in the Student Handbook (PDF)

Years 1 & 2: Preclinical Education

Year 3: Clinical Education

Year 4: Clinical Education

Serving Those Who Need It Most

Each year, our students and faculty provide care to thousands of patients in underserved areas — whether in other countries or right in our own neighborhoods. These opportunities give you hands-on clinical field experience while providing life-changing care to those most in need.

Medical Outreach PrograMS

The Art of Simulation

The Simulation and Educational Technology Center was designed to provide a safe learning environment to promote humanism and professionalism in medicine, critical decision making, and clinical procedural competencies through manikin-based simulation, the Standardized Patient program, and the Clinical Skills program.

Simulation Center

VCOM-Affiliated Residency Programs

VCOM’s affiliated residency programs give students the opportunity to pursue specialized instruction and hands-on learning in two areas: Primary Care Sports Medicine at the Virginia and Auburn Campuses, and Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (ONMM) at the Virginia Campus.

VCOM-Affiliated Residency Programs

Affiliated Non-Doctoral Programs

Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences

Offered through Bluefield College, with collaborative teaching by VCOM professors, the MABS provides excellent preparation for medical school and allows a successful student guaranteed interview and priority of acceptance status into VCOM’s DO program.

Master of Science in Applied Healthcare Data Analytics

Offered through Averett University, with collaborative teaching by VCOM professors, the MS program is an online program for working professionals interested in managing medical information to deliver better quality healthcare.