Eastern Virginia Medical School

Eastern Virginia Medical School Introduction

The Eastern Virginia Medical School’s purpose was to provide the Hampton Roads community with health care and offer students a quality medical education; consequently, major focus has been on the training of potential primary care physicians.This goal is achieved by the school’s affiliations with more than 35 community-based health care facilities in the area. The school’s mission has been enhanced by a series of innovative programs established through the Center for Generalist Medicine.

Eastern Virginia Medical School Academics

4-year semimodern. Years 1 and 2: The basic sciences are presented as a basis for the practice of medicine. Small-group, problem-based sessions with basic and clinical scientists as facilitators are utilized. Students receive introductory education in clinical and interpersonal skills and attend preceptorships with a physician in private practice. Years 3 and 4: Students rotate through clinical clerkships in family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery, and through selectives designed to meet special interests and career goals. A significant portion of the clinical clerkships are devoted to ambulatory care, but as expected, the major portion is associated with inpatient care. In addition to the standard required clerkships, there are rotations in surgical subspecialties, geriatrics, and substance abuse. For students planning generalist careers, opportunities are available for taking electives in rural health care and an honors tract. Electives may occupy up to 6 months and provide a significant opportunity for subspecialty and/or research experience.

Eastern Virginia Medical School Unique Programs

Minority admissions: Educationally disadvantaged students are encouraged to apply and scholarships are available. Special programs: No combined programs are currently available.

Eastern Virginia Medical School Admissions

Applicants must have a minimum of 100 semester hours from an accredited American or Canadian college or university, which must include the basic premedical science courses.Applicants are expected to have grades of C or better in all required courses. Credits earned in advanced placement programs or CLEP are acceptable. No application will be considered complete without scores of the MCAT taken within 2 years prior to application. Transfer and advanced standing: Transfer students for second and third years are considered. Applicant must be currently enrolled in an LCMEapproved medical school. Applicants are considered to fill any places vacated by attrition.

Eastern Virginia Medical School Students

Students are promoted on the basis of their ability to complete required objectives satisfactorily, with achievement being designated as Honors, High Pass, Pass, Fail, or Incomplete. Teaching: The school’s primary teaching and research facilities are housed in buildings that are part of the 33acre Eastern Virginia Medical Center. Clinical experience is provided through affiliation with 29 medical health care facilities located within Hampton Roads. Other: Research facilities are located in Lewis Hall, Hofheimer Hall, and South Campus. Library:The library has a large collection of books and receives a wide range of serial periodicals. Housing: Limited college-owned housing is available for students.

Carnegie Foundation Classification

Special Focus Institutions — Medical schools and medical centers

General Characteristics

Highest offering	Master's degree
Calendar System	Semester
Years of college work required	3
Variable Tuition

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force	— / /
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification