The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine has a long history of serving rural communities and cultivating osteopathic minds.
To us it's not just another mission statement. It's a living and breathing principle that guides each member of the WVSOM family to produce the best-educated, most caring and compassionate osteopathic physicians in the world.
“The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) empowers students to find health within themselves and the people and the communities they serve. We advance health and well-being in West Virginia and beyond through cutting-edge training, pioneering research, and immersive clinical experience. By blending innovation, compassion, and a deep-rooted dedication to osteopathic principles, we are shaping the future of health.”
A personal touch combines with cutting-edge technology to make the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine the perfect place for future physicians to expand their minds while learning a personal, holistic approach to medicine.
Nationally recognized for producing graduates who practice in rural settings, WVSOM blends the ease of living in a breathtaking mountain community with a nationally recognized faculty and innovative programs.
WVSOM has been recognized ten times as a "Great College to Work For" by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
WVSOM is known for its efforts in rural, family and primary care medicine as well as for producing graduates who can enter any medical specialty.
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Don't let the quiet beauty of Greenbrier County fool you. There are opportunities for adventure around the corner, including whitewater rafting, hiking, fishing, skiing and mountain climbing.
Combine the area's natural beauty with a thriving arts community, and historic Lewisburg becomes the perfect place to live, learn and grow.