The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) Class of 2025 achieved outstanding residency placement outcomes across all four campuses. This year's results reflect the continued success of VCOM’s mission to educate globally minded, community-focused osteopathic physicians dedicated to serving rural and medically underserved populations.
VCOM achieved a combined final match rate of 99.6% across all campuses—out of 635 graduating DOs. Additionally, VCOM students achieved a combined initial match rate of 97%—which is significantly higher than the national average for all U.S. DO seniors (92.6%) and all U.S. MD seniors (93.5%).
A Strong Commitment to Primary Care
Primary care continues to be central to VCOM’s mission, and this year’s match outcomes clearly affirm that focus. Across the four campuses, 63% of students matched into primary care specialties—Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and OB/GYN—with VCOM-Louisiana leading the way at 66.9% primary care matches.
Internal Medicine was the most popular specialty overall, followed closely by Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and OB/GYN, all of which were strongly represented across campuses. These results underscore VCOM’s role in addressing the national shortage of primary care physicians.
In addition to primary care, students matched into a wide range of specialties, including Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, and General Surgery, as well as competitive fields like Dermatology, Orthopedic Surgery, Urology, Otolaryngology, and Ophthalmology.
Regional Impact: Serving the Southeast and Appalachia
VCOM continues to fulfill its mission by placing graduates in the communities where they are most needed—particularly throughout the Southeastern U.S., the Appalachian region, and the Delta region.
- VCOM-Auburn: 40 students matched in Alabama, with an additional 79 in neighboring Southeastern states.
- VCOM-Carolinas: 66% of students matched in the Southeast; 64% in Appalachian states; 26% remained in South Carolina.
- VCOM-Louisiana: 65 students matched into Delta region residencies, especially in Louisiana and Mississippi.
- VCOM-Virginia: 76% matched in the Appalachian region, with nearly 34% placed within Virginia.
This strong regional match performance reflects VCOM’s dedication to returning physicians to the communities that need them most.
In addition to regional service, VCOM proudly supports students who choose to serve their country through military medicine. A total of 38 students from the Class of 2025 matched into military residency programs, further exemplifying VCOM’s values of service, leadership, and dedication to others.
