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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA)

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Gaining admission to Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA) is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.6 and an average MCAT score of 502.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA) applicants:

Average GPA: 3.6

Average MCAT: 502

Competitiveness: Moderately Competitive

Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.

💸 TUITION

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA) is below.

In-State Tuition: $50700

Out-of-State Tuition: $50700

For more information about tuition at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA), visit the following link: https://www.vcom.edu/admissions/do-program-tuition-and-fees

😀 FRIENDLINESS

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA) below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Neutral

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Neutral

✈️ INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian: No

Accepts International: No

International Friendliness: Neutral

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

⭐️ MISSION STATEMENT

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA):

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA) Mission Statement:

The MISSION of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is to prepare globally-minded, community-focused physicians to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved populations and promote research to improve human health.

For more information on the mission statement for Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA), visit the following link: https://www.vcom.edu/about/mission-and-goals

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA) does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®: No

AAMC PREview™: No

📅 DATES, DEADLINES, AND FEES

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:

Secondary Application Deadline: NA

Secondary Application Deadline: $50

Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start: October

Interview Cycle End: April

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📚 PREREQUISITE COURSES

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA) below:

Interpreting Semester Hours

Typically,

3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters

4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit

6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters

8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

⚙️ PHYSICS

Semester Hours:

Lab?

Not Required

🧪 CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Not Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Not Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

Biochemistry semester hours may count for Organic Chemistry requirement.

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Not Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

9 additional biomedical science credit hours at the 200 level or above, which prepare the applicant for medical school. These include: Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, virology, or genetics.

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://www.vcom.edu/admissions/applying/requirements

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA) below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):

MD+MPH (Public Health):

MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):

MD+JD (Law):

MD+MA (Master of Arts):

MD+MS (Master of Science):

📲 CONTACT INFORMATION

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA) below:

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📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA).

Describe a significant challenge you have experienced in your life, share the strategies you employed to overcome the challenge, and what you learned from the experience. (500 words)

Professionalism and respect in the community in which you live is of utmost importance in medical school and as a physician. What three professional qualities do you believe a Student Doctor must demonstrate and describe how you will demonstrate these qualities as a medical student at VCOM? (500 words)

How do your professional ambitions align with osteopathic medicine? (500 words)

What influenced your decision to apply to VCOM? (e.g., personal or medical experiences; influences of friends/family/physicians/mentors; etc.) (500 words)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA).

What is your opinion on the area where the school is located?

What interests you about VCOM and why did you choose osteopathic medicine?

If you had the opportunity, what would you ask the President to do without the ability to change it the next day?

How have your previous experiences prepared you for medical school?

Why are you interested in osteopathic medicine and what do you know about OMM?

Where do you see yourself in residency and 10 years from now?

Can you give an example of a time you worked as a team? Can you also give an example of a time when you went against your ethics? Can you provide an example of a time when you were proud?

How do you think physicians can serve as leaders in the community and should they be leaders?

(If you are an out-of-state applicant) As an out-of-state applicant, why did you choose VCOM?

Why did you choose osteopathic medicine and why VCOM?

How much money do you expect to make as a physician?

Why do you want to be a doctor and why do you prefer the DO route over the MD route?

What is primary care medicine and why is it important?

Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?

Among all the schools you applied to, how much of a priority does VCOM have?

Where do you see yourself practicing in the future? Do you see yourself practicing in a rural area?

What motivates you to go through the process of becoming a doctor?

How do you handle stress and what do you do to relax?

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