VCOM Student Portal Login Guide: Navigating Your Academic Journey
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) provides its applicants and students with a comprehensive online portal to manage their academic journey. This guide will provide an overview of the important aspects of VCOM, focusing on accessing resources and adhering to college policies. This Catalog/Handbook is provided for the applicants and students of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) as an outline of VCOM policies and procedures. Applicants and students are required to comply with policies and procedures listed in this Catalog/Handbook .
College Overview
Mission and Objectives
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine is committed to serving medically underserved regions and the international community. VCOM strives to provide high-quality medical education, fostering a commitment to lifelong learning and service. VCOM Statement of Commitment to the Students, the Medically Underserved Regions, and the International Community .
History and Accreditation
VCOM has a rich history of training osteopathic physicians. The college holds accreditation and state licensure/certification, ensuring the quality and standards of its academic programs. Accreditation, State Licensure/Certification and Membership.
Location and Affiliations
VCOM has multiple locations with university affiliations, enhancing the learning environment and providing diverse clinical experiences. Location, Community and University Affiliations .
Recruitment and Admissions
Notice of Nondiscrimination
VCOM adheres to a strict policy of nondiscrimination. Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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Recruitment Priorities and Admission Procedures
VCOM prioritizes the recruitment of students who are committed to the college's mission. The admissions process involves several steps, including application submission, interviews, and meeting specific requirements. Recruitment Priorities . Admissions Procedures . Admissions Process and Professional Expectations .
Minimum Requirements and Technical Standards
Applicants must meet minimum academic requirements and technical standards for admission and successful completion of the osteopathic program at VCOM. Minimum Requirements for Interview and Admission . Technical Standards for Admission and Successful Completion of the Osteopathic Program at VCOM. All students must read carefully and affirm that he/she meets the technical standards for admission.
Application Process
The application process includes submitting an AACOMAS application and a VCOM secondary application, along with official transcripts. AACOMAS Application . Official Transcripts . VCOM Secondary Application .
Interview Selection and Admissions Decisions
VCOM utilizes a comprehensive interview selection and admissions process. Interview Selection and Admissions Process .
Special Admissions Tracks
VCOM offers an Early Decision Admissions Track and considers Transfer Applicants. Early Decision Admissions Track . Transfer Applicants .
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Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are an important consideration for prospective students. Tuition and Fees.
Financial Aid
VCOM provides resources and support through the Office of Financial Aid to help students finance their education. The Office of Financial Aid. VCOM Estimated Cost of Attendance . Applying for Financial Aid. Determining Financial Need and Awarding Financial Aid . Additional Loan Information. Scholarship Information.
Student Health and Insurance
Health Requirements
VCOM has specific health requirements for all students, including required laboratory tests, immunizations, and Basic Life Support certification. Health Requirements. History and Physical Examination Requirement . Required Laboratory Tests and Immunizations. Optional Laboratory Tests and Immunizations . Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers Requirement. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association is required before you begin classes at VCOM. VCOM students need to do both the knowledge component and the skills check. The BLS certification course must be through the AHA as some clinical sites (including sites you may go to in year 2) will have this specific requirement.
Insurance Requirements
Students are required to maintain health, disability, and liability insurance coverage. Insurance Requirements . Disability Insurance. Liability Insurance . Health Insurance . All students at VCOM are required to obtain and maintain health insurance.
Health Services
VCOM provides health services to students. Health Services. Medical Treatment of VCOM Students and Employees by VCOM Physician Faculty or Other VCOM Students.
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Academic Program of Study
Curriculum Description and Graduation Requirements
The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program has a detailed curriculum and specific graduation requirements. Curriculum Description . Graduation Requirements .
Osteopathic Medical School Years
The academic program is divided into four years, each with specific learning objectives and clinical experiences. Osteopathic Medical School - Years One and Two . Osteopathic Medical School - Year Three . Osteopathic Medical School - Year Four .
Residency Assistance
VCOM provides assistance to students during their third and fourth years to help them secure residency positions. Residency Assistance in the OMS 3 and OMS 4 Years . ERAS . Residency Match Success .
Parallel Degree Opportunities
VCOM offers opportunities for students to pursue parallel (dual) degrees. Parallel (Dual) Degree Opportunities.
Academic Assistance
Academic Assistance and Counseling Services
VCOM offers various academic assistance programs and counseling services to support students' success. Academic Assistance. Counseling Services . VCOM Internal Counseling Services . External Counseling Services .
Academic Advising and Peer Tutoring
Students have access to academic advising and peer tutoring programs. Academic Advising. Peer Tutoring.
Assistance for Students with Disabilities
VCOM provides assistance for matriculated students with disabilities. Assistance for Matriculated Students with Disabilities.
Academic Grading and Promotion
General Academic Policies
VCOM has general academic policies regarding grading, satisfactory academic progress, and course remediation. General Academic Policies . Educational Conflicts of Interest and Recusal.
Grading and GPAs
VCOM uses specific grading systems for both the first two years (OMS 1 and OMS 2) and the clinical years (OMS 3 and OMS 4). Grading and GPAs for OMS 1 and OMS 2 . Grading and GPAs for OMS 3 and OMS 4 .
Academic Probation and Promotion Board
Students who fail to meet academic standards may be placed on academic probation. The Promotion Board reviews student progress and makes decisions regarding promotion. Academic Probation . Promotion Board.
Comprehensive Exams and National Board Exams
Comprehensive Exams
VCOM requires students to take comprehensive exams, including COMSAE Phase 1 and COMSAE Phase 2. Comprehensive Testing: COMSAE Phase 1 . Comprehensive Testing: COMSAE Phase 2 .
National Board Exams
Students must pass national board exams, such as COMLEX Level 1 and COMLEX Level 2 CE. COMLEX Level 1 . COMLEX Level 2 CE.
Student Professional and Ethical Expectations
Student Code of Conduct
VCOM has a Student Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct that all students must adhere to. VCOM Student Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct .
Professionalism and Ethics
The college emphasizes professionalism and ethical behavior, guided by the American Osteopathic Association’s Code of Ethics and the Osteopathic Oath. American Osteopathic Association’s Code of Ethics . Osteopathic Oath . General Professional and Ethical Policies .
Specific Policies
VCOM has specific policies regarding academic freedom, consensual relationships, dress code, fundraising, information technology, publications, and social media. Academic Freedom . Consensual Relationships Policy . Dress Code . Fundraising . Information Technology and Copyright . Publications and Media Relations . Social Media Policy . VCOM encourages the use of social media to connect with others, including students, employees, alumni, and the college. However, these technologies must be used with caution, as what students, faculty, or staff write can disclose protected information, damage reputations, offend, and be considered unethical or unprofessional. VCOM reserves the right to consider how a prospective student, faculty or staff candidate, current faculty or staff member, or current student presents themselves via social media.
Clinical Expectations
VCOM outlines clinical professional and ethical expectations for students. Clinical Professional and Ethical Expectations . Performing Patient Care Activities . Medical Student Patient Care Supervision and Expectations for Performance in Patient Care . Assurance of Students Health Prior to Involvement in Patient Care .
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training
RCR Training Requirements
RCR training is required for students supported by National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants. RCR training is required for any students (graduate, undergraduate and postdoctoral) supported by National Science Foundation grants and programs. The National Institutes of Health also requires training for students, trainees, fellows and others who receive support through NIH training awards, career development awards and research education grants. If you are involved in a project receiving funds from NSF or NIH that meets the requirements, the Office of Research Administration will contact you to go over your responsibilities.
CITI Program
VCOM has partnered with the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) to provide an online RCR training program. VCOM has contracted with the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) to provide an online RCR training program that covers the core principles of Responsible Conduct of Research. To take the training, go to the CITI webpage and log in. If you do not have an account, click the register button and enter Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, and then continue to enter all required information.
IRBNet
Accessing IRBNet
Users will need to log into IRBNet using the user name and password created.
Project Access
FULL Access - Users that are granted FULL access can perform all functions without restriction. This includes editing the project documents, sharing the project with other users, submitting document packages for review [Modification Requests, Continuing Review Requests, Close Out Requests] and deleting packages. Only Project Owners with day-to-day responsibility for this project should be granted FULL access.
Electronic Signatures
The electronic signature becomes a permanent part of your electronic audit trail. Before a package can be submitted to the VCOM IRB Review, the package must be signed by the Principal Investigator as acknowledgement that he/she has reviewed the package for accuracy and completeness, and is accepting the responsibility for primary oversight of the project.
Submitting Packages
After the package design is complete (all required documents have been uploaded) and the package is signed by the Principal Investigator, you may submit your project’s package to the VCOM IRB for review. When submitting your package, please be sure the default board highlighted for submission is Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. Once the package has been submitted, the VCOM IRB will be notified of your submission and given access to view your electronic documents. The VCOM IRB will also be permitted to electronically record their review decision, which will be saved as a permanent part of your project record. Once a package has been submitted for review, the package will be locked from editing.
Revising Protocols
Any change to an approved protocol must be reviewed and approved by the IRB prior to the implementation of changes (recruitment procedures, personnel changes, inclusion/exclusion criteria, data elements collected, etc). To revise an approved [existing] protocol, log into IRBNet and go to “My Projects”. Find and open the protocol requiring revisions. You will want to select “Create a New Package”. After uploading the revised documents, please sign and submit the package to the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine IRB for review.
Additional Resources
Teaching and Learning Resources
VCOM provides resources for faculty development and teaching excellence. 20-Minute Mentor Commons are video-based programs designed to answer a specific question related to teaching and learning. They deliver actionable insights in highly focused 20-minute presentations designed to fit busy schedules. Subscription-based. The Teaching Professor is a highly informative newsletter with a singular purpose: to provide ideas and insight to educators who are passionate about teaching. Subscription-based. In keeping with VCOM’s commitment to provide high quality educational resources and faculty development, we are proud to provide our clinical faculty full access to “Teaching Physician” presented by the Society for Teachers of Family Medicine. The International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) offers webcast audio seminars to both members and non-members at a small cost. The benefit of these programs is that they are presented live, in real time, and are totally interactive, with experts in the subject presenting and leading the discussions. Best Practices in Faculty Evaluation: A Practical Guide for Academic Leaders by Jeffrey L.
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