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Applying to VCOM: Osteopathic Medicine Program

Welcome to the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)!  VCOM has four campuses with one common Mission: to graduate community-focused, globally minded osteopathic physicians to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved populations and to improve human health.  This Mission is the heart and soul of VCOM and is shared by our students, faculty, and staff.   With four campuses, VCOM is now one of the largest medical schools in the country, yet each VCOM campus maintains the feeling of a small private college for the student. VCOM boasts great outcomes and has been recognized as a leading medical school in the U.S.  While VCOM has formed collaborative partnerships with other colleges and universities, the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine is granted and conferred solely by the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine and is not affiliated with any of VCOM’s affiliated colleges or universities including but not limited to Virginia Tech, Auburn University, or the University of Louisiana Monroe. 

We are excited for you to learn about the admissions process at VCOM!

What qualifications do you need?

Applicants must meet minimum requirements for GPA and MCAT scores, take certain college courses, and meet specific skills and citizenship standards. Make sure you've got everything you need before you apply.

Admission Requirements

The Application Process

The application process has four parts. You must receive an invitation by email to advance to each part of the process after your initial application.

  1. AACOMAS application — Apply online via the nationwide American Association of Colleges and Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS). Includes:
    • Transcripts
    • MCAT scores
  2. Secondary application — More information about yourself and your preferred VCOM campus. Includes:
    • Standardized test scores
    • Essay questions
    • $25 processing fee
  3. Letter of recommendation
    • 1 from a pre-health committee or science faculty member
  4. Interview — In-person, scheduled between August and April at the VCOM campus that is considering you for placement

Step-by-Step Guide to Applying

Four Campuses, One Application

Our academic curriculum and requirements are the same across each of our locations. As an applicant, you will submit one application to VCOM's central admissions department through AACOMAS, where you will have the option of specifying which campus you prefer. On your secondary application, you will be able to designate other VCOM campuses that you may be interested in. Each applicant will be reviewed by the campus of choice, however, if you have designated other campuses and one of those campuses wishes to interview you, you will be contacted. 

Our Locations

When to Apply

The DO program uses a rolling admissions timeline, meaning we fill open positions as we receive applications from qualified candidates — so applying early improves your chances of admission.

We begin receiving applications in early summer, one year before matriculation.

Contact Admissions

Applicants to any campus can email us at admissions@vcom.vt.edu.

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