Overview
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) Carolinas campus in Spartanburg, South Carolina, focuses on training future physicians with an emphasis on serving rural and underserved communities.
The program offers hands-on learning and clinical experience starting early in the curriculum. The Carolinas campus partners with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, and its graduates are heavily involved in primary care residencies.
With state-of-the-art clinical and research facilities, VCOM Carolinas prepares students for the diverse challenges of modern healthcare, contributing significantly to the medical needs of the surrounding region.
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Carolinas Campus
Medical degree: DO
- Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Average MCAT: 506
- Average GPA: 3.70
- Class size: 150
- Total applicants: 4,566
Private
More About the Medical School
To apply to VCOM’s DO program, candidates must meet academic and technical standards, including a minimum GPA and MCAT score. Admission to the D.O. program at VCOM, including the Carolinas campus, follows a unified process across all four campuses (Virginia, Carolinas, Auburn, and Louisiana).
Applicants must have completed 90 semester hours of undergraduate study, including science prerequisites, and a bachelor’s degree by matriculation.The application process begins with the AACOMAS (American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service) submission, which includes transcripts, MCAT scores, and a primary application.
Once an applicant passes this stage, they receive an invitation to complete a secondary application, which involves submitting additional essays and paying a $25 fee. Letters of recommendation are required, typically from a pre-health committee or science faculty.
The final stage is an in-person interview, which takes place between August and April. VCOM uses rolling admissions, so applying early increases the chance of acceptance. Applicants can choose their preferred campus in the secondary application, and if multiple campuses are interested, they may be invited to interview at more than one location.
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