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VCOM Louisiana

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Louisiana is a US DO program in Monroe, LA that takes 2027-entry applications through AACOMAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 499 (range 498–510), a median GPA of 3.52, a 6.5% acceptance rate and a class of 160. The school holds a traditional interview: September 2026–February 2027.

Location
Monroe, LA, United States
Established
2020
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About VCOM Louisiana (DO)

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) Louisiana campus matriculated its first class in fall 2020 in Monroe, Louisiana, in partnership with the University of Louisiana Monroe. It is the newest VCOM campus and the only osteopathic medical school in North Louisiana.

The campus focuses on addressing the severe physician shortage in rural North Louisiana and the Mississippi Delta region, one of the most medically underserved areas in the United States.

What makes VCOM Louisiana (DO) different

Applications via AACOMAS. As the only osteopathic school in North Louisiana and among the newest DO schools nationally, VCOM Louisiana offers a distinctive training environment in one of the nation's most underserved healthcare regions. The ULM partnership enables interprofessional education with pharmacy, health studies, and Allied health programs.

VCOM Louisiana (DO) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DO curriculum with OMM integration throughout. Years 1–2 at the Monroe campus; Years 3–4 consist of clinical rotations at affiliated hospitals and rural health centers across Louisiana and the Delta region. Rural health pathway available.

VCOM Louisiana (DO) research strengths

VCOM Louisiana (DO) is strong in these research areas:

  • Health disparities in the Mississippi Delta
  • Rural primary care access
  • Chronic disease prevention
  • Osteopathic manipulative medicine

How the VCOM Louisiana (DO) interview runs

Format: Traditional one-on-one interview with faculty

VCOM interviews applicants in person, from August to April, at one of its campuses, with VCOM faculty and administration members; it does not state the number, length or structure of the interviews. VCOM Louisiana's campus is in Monroe, in partnership with the University of Louisiana Monroe.

Louisiana-specific health context is probed: rural North Louisiana poverty indicators, high rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and the acute physician shortage in the Delta region. Applicants should be prepared to discuss cultural competency in Louisiana's diverse Cajun, Creole, and African American communities.

VCOM Louisiana (DO) intake

Approximately 130–155 students per year.

Where VCOM Louisiana (DO) is

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Louisiana was founded in 2020 and is based in Monroe, LA.

Programmes offered:

  • Primary Care
  • Rural Medicine
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
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Entry requirements

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VCOM Louisiana (DO) at a glance

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Louisiana Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)499 · 3.52 (MCAT range 498–510)
Acceptance rate6.5%
Class size160
In-state matriculants29.4%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 130–155 students per year
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Louisiana Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via AACOMAS. DO physician shadowing expected. VCOM Louisiana has a strong preference for applicants committed to practicing in rural and underserved Louisiana and Delta communities. CASPer not currently required.
MCAT median499 (range 498–510)
GPA median3.52 overall / 3.45 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate6.5%
Class size160
In-state preferenceNone
In-state matriculants29.4%
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisCommitment to rural and Delta-region underserved care, DO shadowing, osteopathic philosophy, and cultural competency.
NotesIn-state share, entering-class size and mean MCAT verified 2026-09-12 against the AACOM ChooseDO directory (figures for the academic year ending 2026). The MCAT figure is the MEAN published by AACOM for the entering class, not a median, because AACOM does not publish a median. GPA, acceptance rate and any range remain unverified estimates.
Specialities offeredPrimary Care, Rural Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Louisiana's published admissions data. Class profiles are republished each year — confirm which entering class these numbers describe before you rely on them.

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How VCOM Louisiana (DO) interviews applicants

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Louisiana Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional one-on-one interview with faculty
Interview window (2027 entry)September 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 25–35% post-interview (estimated).
Tutor insight
VCOM Louisiana applicants must articulate a compelling reason for wanting to practice in rural Louisiana or the Delta — this is not a safety school to list casually. Understanding the region's specific health disparities (diabetes, CVD, stroke, food deserts) and cultural context will differentiate your candidacy. Early AACOMAS filing is essential; the campus fills quickly given its smaller class.
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Conscientious Objection on an OB/GYN Rotation

A fourth-year medical student on an OB/GYN rotation tells you she has a sincere religious objection to participating in any procedure related to abortion, including first-trimester medical management. Her clerkship director says all students must complete these rotations as core competencies. The student argues her conscience rights should be respected. You are asked as a resident to share your perspective.

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Why an Academic Medical Center

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Where VCOM Louisiana (DO)'s figures come from

Compiled from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Louisiana's published admissions material and checked for internal consistency. Not independently re-checked against the school's own website for 2027 entry — confirm the figures with the school before you rely on them.

VCOM Louisiana (DO) — official course page →Entry requirements, interview format and deadlines published by the school itself. The primary source for everything on this page.VCOM Louisiana (DO) — published admissions data →The class profile and admissions statistics this record's MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures were taken from.
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VCOM Louisiana (DO) — frequently asked questions

VCOM Louisiana (DO) matriculants have a median MCAT of 499. The middle range of matriculants is 498–510. US schools publish medians rather than cut-offs, and committees review holistically — the MCAT is weighed alongside GPA, clinical and research experience, letters of recommendation and secondary essays.

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