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Medical & dental schools in Virginia

4 MD programs2 DO programs1 dental school2027 entry

Virginia has 4 MD programs (Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and 1 more), 2 DO programs and one dental school in NextGen MedPrep's US school directory. At University of Virginia School of Medicine, 54% of matriculants are Virginia residents. At Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, 64% of matriculants are Virginia residents.

Overview

Studying medicine and dentistry in Virginia

About Virginia: Pop. ~8.7M; Northern Virginia (DC suburbs), Richmond, and the Hampton Roads corridor are the primary medical training areas. UVA Health and Virginia Commonwealth University are the flagship academic health systems.

In-state preference: UVA School of Medicine and VCU School of Medicine strongly favor Virginia residents; typically 70–85% in-state. Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine also emphasize Virginia and regional applicants.

Major health systems in Virginia

  • VCU Health
  • UVA Health
  • Inova Health System
  • Sentara Healthcare
  • Carilion Clinic
Schools

Medical and dental schools in Virginia

7 programs in NextGen MedPrep's directory for 2027 entry, grouped by degree. Click any program for its how-to-get-in guide; each group links to the full Virginia list and its residency table.

MCAT and GPA figures are labeled median or mean when the school's own published class profile confirms them, and “unconfirmed” when it has not yet been checked — the school's page cites the source. In-state preference tags are NextGen MedPrep's rating, not school policy, unless marked “published policy”.

Compare nationally: All US MD schools · All US DO schools · All US dental schools

Resources

Application resources

NextGen MedPrep guides for each stage of an MD, DO, or dental application.

AMCAS Application GuideMDMCAT StrategyMD / DOHolistic Review & Premed CompetenciesMD / DOSecondary EssaysMD / DOPersonal Statement GuideMD / DO / DentalMD vs DO GuideMD / DOGet into Dental School (US)DentalURM & Disadvantaged ApplicantsAllUS MD School RankingsMDWhere to Apply: Build Your School ListMD / DO
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

NextGen MedPrep's US school directory lists 4 MD programs (Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine); 2 DO programs (VCOM Virginia and Liberty University COM); and one dental school (VCU School of Dentistry) in Virginia.

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MCAT tutoring, AMCAS, AACOMAS, and AADSAS essay review, and interview preparation for applicants from Virginia, whether you apply in state or out of state.

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