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VCOM Louisiana Campus

VCOM-Louisiana Campus

Welcoming its first class in 2020, VCOM's Louisiana campus is a partnership between VCOM and the University of Louisiana Monroe. Beautifully situated along the Bayou DeSiard, the facility represents some of the most modern medical teaching facilities available. The main campus building spans over 90,000 square feet and is situated on a 10-acre campus, immediately adjacent to ULM.  In addition to two theatre classrooms, 20 moderately sized rooms are available for small-group learning.  The main campus building features a state-of-the-art anatomy lab, a physical exam and osteopathic manipulative medicine training lab, a library, and student study and lounge spaces.  The Simulation and Technology Center features cutting-edge, high-fidelity human medical simulators, standardized patient examination rooms, simulated surgical and intensive care unit suites, physical diagnosis and osteopathic manual therapy training labs, simulated radiology experiences, and space for additional medical education programs.  

The 10-acre campus includes a walking path and outside patios, providing students with both indoor and outdoor environments for study and activities. 

ULM is the state's only public school of pharmacy and schools of nursing, kinesiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other health sciences, offering many opportunities for research and educational collaborations.

While VCOM has formed a collaborative partnership with ULM, 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.

 

Each year, the College admits between 150 and 162 medical students per class, for a total student body of 600.

Meeting a Powerful Need in the Delta Region

VCOM-Louisiana was established to address the physician shortage in Louisiana, which is currently ranked 39th in the U.S. for per capita primary care physicians, with 81% of the state designated as a health professional shortage area. VCOM graduates are poised to make a real difference in the health of Louisiana's citizens.

Meet VCOM Louisiana

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Louisiana Campus

4408 Bon Aire Drive, Monroe, LA 71203 (Get Directions)

Phone: 318-342-7100

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Campus News

August 31, 2025

Gearing Up to Serve: VCOM-Louisiana Prepares to Launch Mobile Medical Units Across Northeast Louisiana by Completing Hands-On Training

This past December, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)-Louisiana received a gift with long-term impact, two mobile medical units designed to expand healthcare access throughout Northeast Louisiana. Delivered in partnership with the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, these units represent a major step toward bringing medical services directly to rural and underserved communities. But like any meaningful gift, the true value comes not just from unwrapping it, but from learning how to use it.
August 31, 2025

VCOM and Centenary College Expand Pathway for Future Doctors

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) continues to strengthen its commitment to identifying and preparing students who are aligned with its mission to serve rural and medically underserved populations. A recent articulation agreement with Centenary College, a selective liberal arts college in Shreveport, Louisiana, enhances this effort by offering eligible Centenary students preferred admission to VCOM.
July 31, 2025

Morrison Resumes Role as Dean of the VCOM-Louisiana Campus

June 30, 2025

From Monroe, Louisiana, to the Mayo Clinic: Genesis Lambert’s Journey to Residency Success

When Genesis Lambert opened her Match Day envelope, her hands were trembling. It had been weeks of anticipation, a slow build of anxiety and hope that came to a head in one cathartic moment she’ll never forget.
June 30, 2025

VCOM-Louisiana Celebrates 2025 Inductees into Gold Humanism Honor Society

June 30, 2025

ACOOG Chapter at VCOM-Louisiana named “Organization of the Year” by The Wellspring