The goal of the Pre-Osteopathic Program at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is to promote osteopathic medicine, increase the number of excellent applicants, support aspiring osteopathic physicians at all levels of education, and continue the proud legacy of osteopathic medicine. Students that successfully complete all program requirements will receive a guaranteed acceptance to WVSOM.
This program will ensure that students will have the opportunity to network with medical students, medical professionals, provide/assist with shadowing opportunities, while at the same time improving their knowledge of osteopathic medicine.
The Pre-Osteopathic program is a partnership established between WVSOM and affiliate undergraduate institutions. The program is designed for undergraduate students who have an interest in osteopathic medicine and plan to enter osteopathic medical school.
Students must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible for the program:
WVSOM is one of the best primary medical schools in the United States. U.S. News & World Report has ranked WVSOM as one of the nation’s top medical schools for 24 consecutive years. WVSOM is No. 1 in the nation among all medical schools graduating physicians who practice in rural areas according to Academic Medicine.
Still not sure, well WVSOM has excellent medical teaching facilities. The classrooms are state-of–the art and more than 25 human patient simulators. Moreover, WVSOM is located in one of the most beautiful regions of West Virginia. Located in southern West Virginia, we are close to some of the best white water rafting, skiing, spelunking, biking, hiking, camping, and rock climbing in the state of West Virginia. So why not?
Applicants are asked to apply during the spring of their sophomore year. Applications are due by June 30th of each year. Interviews will occur by the end of July. Students are expected to demonstrate empathy, compassion, maturity and a commitment to life-long learning and maintain a GPA of 3.4 or higher.