Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Reviews

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• Matthew from Blacksburg, VA

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  Categories	Rating	Comments
  In three sentences		The facilities are excellent (including a state-of-the-art cadaver lab on the third floor with a beautiful view of the mountains). The faculty and staff are clearly interested in our success both as students and as future physicians. The two didactic years (First two years) are organized in 8 blocks: 1 Foundations block, 6 Organ System blocks, and 1 Board Review block.
  Tips for prospective students		This school really does look at more than just your scores. Make your Personal Statement as accurate and thorough as possible. If you get an interview, BE YOURSELF!
  Academic Rigor		Med School is NO JOKE!!! You will HAVE to learn new ways to study, because it just isn't the same type of studying as undergrad. There is, however, time to have fun and stay/get fit. But, you DO have to intentionally schedule it and manage your time well.
  Dorm Life		No dorms. Plenty of apartment complexes and town homes. Some live within walking distance to campus, some live 1 town over (5 minute drive). Public bus system is excellent and is included in your tuition. Tough to find much in Blacksburg for less than $1K per month, but Christiansburg is much more affordable. And, roommates are plentiful.
  Food and Dining		There are a few fine-dining places in Blacksburg, but mostly a lot of college-town eating.
  What to do for fun		Plenty of outdoor activities - Hiking, kayaking, fishing, etc.
  Bang for the buck		Use of almost all Virginia Tech facilities and the public bus system are included in your VCOM tuition. The cadaver lab is amazing and the student:cadaver ratio is 5 or 6:1 with 6 or so physicians circulating in the lab to help you learn your way around. The library has several copies of every textbook on the book list, in case you don't buy all of the books.
  Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus		Heavy on Hokie pride!!!
  Great for these types of students		This school has a strong General Practice and Missions Medicine leaning. Example: You'll be taught how to diagnose disease both in a top-notch hospital and in a remote area clinic with very little supplies.
  Clubs and Activities		LOTS of clubs!!! Sports Medicine, OB/GYN, Surgery, etc.
  Greek Life		Clubs.
  Campus Safety		VCOM is located in the Research area of Virginia Tech's campus. So, it's about a 2-mile walk to the main area of the campus and wasn't involved in previous incidents, as far as I know.

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