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West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Lewisburg, WV Class Size: 195
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Gaining admission to West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.59 and an average MCAT score of 501.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine applicants:

Average GPA:
3.59
Average MCAT:
501
Competitiveness:
Moderately Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.
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Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$62145
Out-of-State Tuition:
$93383

For more information about tuition at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://wvsom.edu/financial-aid/cost

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 West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Neutral

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Neutral

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
Yes
Accepts International:
Yes
International Friendliness:
Neutral

Very few internationals typically accepted

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 West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine:

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Mission Statement:
The mission of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is to educate students from diverse backgrounds as lifelong learners in osteopathic medicine and complementary health-related programs; to support and develop graduate medical education training; to advance scientific knowledge through academic, clinical and basic science research; and to promote patient-centered, evidence-based medicine. WVSOM is dedicated to serve, first and foremost, the state of West Virginia and the health care needs of its residents, emphasizing primary care in rural areas

For more information on the mission statement for West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.wvsom.edu/about

Situational Judgement Tests

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®:
Yes
AAMC PREview™:
No
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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:
February 15
Secondary Application Deadline:
Secondary Application Fee:
$80
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.

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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 West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 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:
6
Lab?
Not Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
9
GenChem Lab?
Not Required
OChem Semester Hours:
OChem Lab?
Not Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
3
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
8
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:
6

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

Labs: 6 semester hours (2 hours must be in Biology and the other 4 can be any combination of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics Labs)

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Anatomy, Embryology, Cell Biology, Histology, Medical Microbiology, Modern Genetics, Physiology, Immunology, Psychology, Sociology

SOURCE: https://www.wvsom.edu/admissions/application-requirements

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 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 West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine below:

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Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Why do you want to be an osteopathic physician? (500 characters)
What advantage do you see in attending WVSOM over other medical schools? (500 characters)
Describe an ethically challenging situation you have been in, and how you respond? (500 characters)
What do you feel it will take for you to succeed in medical school? (500 characters)
Describe a situation in work, volunteer activities, or organizations where you demonstrated your ability to work well with others. (500 characters)
What experiences (living, working or visiting) have you had in rural areas? (500 characters)

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.

What aspects of medical school do you anticipate finding most stressful?
What brings you to Lewisburg?
Can you explain why you want to be a DO and what you want to specialize in?
(If applicable) Can you explain why you did not do well in a specific class?
Are you interested in primary care? Where do you want to practice?
Describe the path that led you to choose osteopathic medicine.
What led to your decision to pursue medicine instead of previous career interests?
(If applicable) What is the most stressful aspect of going back to school as a non-traditional student?
How will your healthcare experience impact your understanding of the biggest problem in healthcare?
How do you approach studying?
What motivated you to pursue a career in medicine?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Why did you choose to pursue osteopathic medicine instead of allopathic medicine?
If accepted to all schools, what factors would make you choose WVSOM above others?
Why did you choose the path of medicine?
What appeals to you about osteopathic medicine?
Why did you choose osteopathic medicine and this particular pathway?
What specific study techniques do you use?
How do you spend your time outside of school? What do you enjoy doing for fun?
Are you interested in continuing with research during medical school?
How do you think your previous professional education will help you in medical school, and what aspects do you think will be challenging?
When did you learn about WVSOM and why did you choose to apply?
Have you shadowed medical professionals other than the osteopathic physician who wrote your recommendation?
Can you handle the cold weather in West Virginia?
Why do you want to be a physician?
Can compassion be taught or is it innate?
What do you like most about medicine and what do you like least about it?
Why Lewisburg?
Where do you envision yourself practicing as a physician?
How would you handle a situation if you knew someone was cheating?
Can you explain the reason for the gap in your application?
What do you consider your weakness?
Can you explain what osteopathic medicine is?
What attracted you to osteopathic medicine in a rural setting?