West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is a medical school in the US state of West Virginia, in the city of Lewisburg, established in the year 1974, offering a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is a public medical school located in Lewisburg, West Virginia. It is one of the nation's leading institutions in terms of primary care, rural medicine, and family medicine education.
History[edit | edit source]
Founded in 1974, WVSOM's primary mission has always been to produce physicians committed to serving rural communities in West Virginia and other Appalachian regions.
Academic Programs[edit | edit source]
WVSOM offers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree program, with a curriculum grounded in primary care and emphasizing the holistic approach of osteopathic medicine. This includes a thorough understanding of the interrelationship of body systems and a focus on preventive care.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
WVSOM's campus in Lewisburg is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including simulation labs, classrooms, and clinical training resources tailored for comprehensive osteopathic medical education.
Community Engagement[edit | edit source]
Given its mission, WVSOM places a strong emphasis on community engagement. Students are exposed to clinical experiences early on and are encouraged to participate in community health initiatives, emphasizing the school's commitment to improving health in West Virginia's rural areas.
Rankings[edit | edit source]
Historically, WVSOM has been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the top osteopathic medical schools in the nation for primary care, rural medicine, and family medicine.
Research[edit | edit source]
While WVSOM's primary focus is on training physicians for rural medicine, it also emphasizes research, especially in areas that impact the rural populations of West Virginia.
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