Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Admission Requirements

Admission to Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is a competitive process that considers applicants’ academic record, MCAT scores, letters of recommendation, community service and extracurricular activities, and personal interviews. The Admissions Committee seeks to enroll a class of students who will be successful in the rigorous academic environment of VCOM and who will go on to become osteopathic physicians committed to serving the health care needs of rural and underserved communities.

VCOM does not have a minimum GPA or MCAT score requirement for admission. However, the Admissions Committee does consider these factors, along with the other elements of the application, when making admissions decisions.

VCOM does not offer conditional admission. All applicants must meet the requirements for admission prior to matriculation.

In order to be eligible for admission to VCOM, applicants must:

• Have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

• Have completed the required prerequisite coursework

• Have taken the MCAT within three years of the date of application

• Submit a complete and accurate application, including all required supporting documentation, by the deadline

• Interview with the Admissions Committee (by invitation only)

VCOM does not require that applicants have a specific major; however, all applicants must have completed the required prerequisite coursework prior to matriculation. The Admissions Committee looks for a strong academic record, including a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the sciences, in making admissions decisions.

VCOM requires that all applicants take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). The Admissions Committee will consider MCAT scores that are no more than three years old at the time of application.

All applicants must submit a complete and accurate application, including all required supporting documentation, by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All applicants who meet the minimum requirements for admission will be invited to interview with the Admissions Committee. Interviews are conducted on-campus and are by invitation only. The Admissions Committee uses the interview process to assess an applicant’s motivation for a career in osteopathic medicine, as well as to evaluate an applicant’s communication and interpersonal skills.

After all interviews have been conducted, the Admissions Committee will review the entire application file for each applicant and make a decision regarding admission. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified of the Admissions Committee’s