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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Spartansburg

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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Spartansburg: Osteopathic Medical School; Spartanburg, SC

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Overview

School Stats

Resident Tuition $47
Non - Resident Tuition $47
Application Fee N/A

AVG MCAT 502
AVG GPA 3.6
LIZZYM Score 61.5

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Admissions Information

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine–Carolinas Campus
Office of Admissions
350 Howard Street
Spartanburg, SC 29303
United States

Phone: 864-327-9800
Fax: 864-804-6986
Email: admissions-carolinas@carolinas. vcom.edu
Website: www.vcom.edu/locations/carolinas

School Overview

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Spartansburg Fast Facts

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School Info

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is committed to serving the rural and underserved areas of the Appalachian region, providing international medical service, enhancing diversity and advancing medical research.

Curriculum

The curriculum at VCOM is innovative and modern. The faculty of VCOM recognizes that students learn in a number of ways. Students generally assimilate a knowledge base through instruction, reading and experience. VCOM uses a hybrid curriculum consisting of lectures, computerized case tutorials, laboratory experiences, clinical skills laboratories and clinical experiences throughout the four years.

Facilities

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) – Carolinas Campus is nestled on the edge of beautiful, historic downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, at the gateway to the Northside community. The college is part of the College Town Consortium, consisting of Spartanburg’s seven colleges and universities, creating a variety of social and service opportunities for students.

The main Carolinas Campus building is 70,000 square feet and located on a beautiful 18-acre campus with a lake and walking trail. The Carolinas Campus offers a state-of-the-art anatomy lab with plastinated specimens and a ventilation system that allows the air to circulate 15 times per hour; two theatre style classrooms; and 20 moderately sized group learning rooms. Research facilities are also located adjacent to the main campus

Interview Feedback

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How did the interview impress you?

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What was the stress level of the interview?

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2.19	16

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How you think you did?

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8.31	16

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

"I was very impressed by the professionalism of the admissions office. I don't have any suggestions. It was great!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Way too many emails are sent from school in regard to non-admissions related information." More from this Member | Report Response

"Give more dates to choose from for the interview, or give more time between invite and the interview, like at least 2-3 weeks advanced" More from this Member | Report Response

"Give more dates further out. I was given only 2 weeks of interview dates and had to chose one that was within a week of the invite. Plane tickets and hotels are very expensive within a week of travel." More from this Member | Report Response

"Can't think of a single improvement to be made. I was extremely impressed by the overall presentation of this institution. Very professional." More from this Member | Report Response

"No suggestions. I appreciate the warmness of the staff." More from this Member | Report Response

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"What made you go into medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your learning style?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"I see where you struggled in biochemistry (made a B), what about this course was difficult and what did you learn?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about yourself." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Have you ever observed OMM?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think you will bring to this program?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why DO school? Why VCOM?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why do you want to be a DO?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do I feel about research opportunities?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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"All interviewers asked why DO?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Honestly, they each opened with a question from my file. Then I literally just explained my file, gave ample context all the while answering questions to the typical Why DO? Why VCOM? Why medicine? Why primary care? without them having to ask me. Answers to all those questions were included in my story." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Many of the interviewers focused on the experiences I listed in my application: things like mission trips, past employment, and DO observation experience. It was very conversational. They asked me to tell them more about these experiences and what I learned, etc." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why medicine, why osteopathic medicine, and why VCOM?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"What are your hobbies?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What was the most memorable thing that has happened in the past couple of months?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think a doctor should NOT do as a community leader?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If a parent refused a blood transfusion for their child due to religious purposes, but the child would die without it, what would you do?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What characteristic will you bring to VCOM to enhance the culture and education here?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

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