VCOM College Catalog 2009-2010

rev. 11/09

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Table of Contents

2009-2010 Calendar

Mission and Objectives of the College

Message from the Dean

Commitment to the Students

Commitment to the Rural Community

Founding of the College

Osteopathic Medicine

Accreditation

• State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
• The Board of Governors, The University of North Carolina

Administration

Board of Directors

Recruitment

• Appalachia
• Rural
• Minority
• Mission- Minded

Location and Community

VCOM Campus

• The Center for Medical Education, Simulation, Technology and Research
• VCOM Institute for Biomechanical and Sports Medicine Research
• VCOM Library

Collaboration with Virginia Tech

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Admissions

• Admissions Process
• Applications Deadline
• AACOMAS Application
• VCOM Application Process
• Secondary Application
• Early Decision Admissions Track
• Professionalism in the Process
• Minimum Requirements for Admission
• Selection Process
• Transfer Applicants
• International Student Applicants

Technical Standards for Admission to VCOM

• Observation
• Communication
• Motor
• Intellectual
• Behavioral and Social Attributes

Assistance with Disabilities

Health Requirements

• Students' Involvement in Patient Care

Background Checks

Curriculum

• Osteopathic Medical School- Years One and Two
• Osteopathic Medical School- Year Three
• Osteopathic Medical School- Year Four
• Selectives and Elective Rotations
  • Medicine Selective Rotations
  • Surgical Selective Rotations
  • Elective Choices

Clinical Program

• Rural and Underserved Clinical Training
• Clinical Sites

Tuition and Fees

• Application Fee
• Acceptance Fee
• Tuition- 2009-2010
• Tuition Refund Policy
• Applying for Financial Aid
• Determining Financial Aid
• Awarding Financial Aid
• Loan Information
  • Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan
  • Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
  • Federal Graduate PLUS Loan

• Lenders
  • Financial Aid Entrance and Exit Counseling
• Scholarship Information

Student Services

• Recreational Activities
• Food Services
• Housing and Transportation
• Information Technology
• Health and Counseling Services
• Students Organizations
• AOA and VOMA Membership

Office of the Registrar

• Rights through the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

National Boards

VCOM Policies and Procedures

• Student Policies
  • Dress Code
• Facilities Policies
• Academic and Behavioral Polices
  • Exams
  • Academic Probation
  • Promotion Board
  • Screening and Occupational Exposure of Students
  • Alcohol and Drug Testing
  • Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
  • Attendance Policy

Resolution and Grievance Procedures

Code of Conduct: Honor Code and Professional and Ethical Behavior

Sexual Harassment

Course Description

VCOM Faculty

• Full-Time Faculty
• Part-Time Faculty
  • Directors of Student Medical Education

 

he information contained within reflects the status of the College as of September 9, 2008. VCOM reserves the right to delete any course or clinical site described in this catalog. The College also reserves the right to effect any other changes in the curriculum, tuition/fees, administration, or any other phase of school activity without notice. The College also publishes a Student Policies and Procedures Handbook that contains additional information about VCOM’s policies and procedures.