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Join us in honoring the VTCSOM class of 2022! The past four years have been filled with much hard work, service to the community, achieving academic and personal goals, and making many memories. Congratulations and best wishes for the next part of your journey! Click to watch the livestream of the 2022 commencement ceremony.

The 2023 AMCAS application cycle opens this week! Click for a list of important VTCSOM deadlines. And as always, if you have any questions during the application cycle, please do not hesitate to email us at vtcadmissions@vt.edu!

VTC is proud to offer a unique clinical science curriculum with excellent and practical experiences. Click to learn more about our clinical value domain.

More You Know Monday: The VTC Admissions team has expanded! Click to learn more about our Admissions team!

A central aspect of the Virginia Tech community is its motto: Ut Prosim. Click to learn more about how Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute have embodied the spirit of Ut Prosim.

VTCSOM dedicates more than 1,200 hours of its curriculum to research, and part of our holistic application review includes research experience or the strong aptitude to perform independent research. Click to read more advice for gaining research experience.

Are you gearing up for the next admissions cycle? As applicants are preparing for and reflecting on their applications, many are considering what VTCSOM looks for in our holistic review process. Click here to check out our Admissions Overview webpage to learn more.

One of the most popular attractions for VTCSOM applicants is the small class size and problem-based learning (PBL) model. To watch a video and learn more about PBL, click here.

Have you checked out the VTCSOM Youtube channel lately? Click to view news, information, and events around campus...and don't forget to like and subscribe!

VTCSOM celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Virginia Tech's motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) echoes the values and visions of Dr. King. Click to learn more about VTCSOM's on-going efforts toward fostering an inclusive and service-oriented environment.

Passionate about lifelong learning and a life of service? VTCSOM provides many opportunities for students to engage with each other and the greater community. Click here to check out the link for a comprehensive list of VTCSOM clubs, organizations, and special interest groups.

Why do students choose VTC? Click to visit the "About VTCSOM" section to learn more about the special community and curriculum that have appealed to thousands of applicants this cycle.

It's that time of year to make a list and check it twice! Click to review all upcoming deadlines.

What have you been up to since submitting your primary AMCAS application? If you have new relevant clinical/research experiences that were not included in your primary application, now is a good time to let us know about them!

Don't forget to register and attend the Virtual Open House next week, Tuesday, November 16.

A few months ago, a newly arrived M1 told the admissions team that we "undersold Roanoke". More recently, current M1s told a group of interviewees to choose VTCSOM "for no other reason besides Roanoke." We are so pleased to hear how much our students love our city! Click to watch the video below to get a glimpse of a prominent deciding factor for many applicants.

Interested in learning more about the opportunity to pursue a PhD while completing your MD at VTCSOM? Click to read more about our advanced degree opportunities.

On October 12, Virginia Tech celebrated the grand opening of Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. Research continues to be one of the main reasons why individuals are drawn to apply to VTC, and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute provides many opportunities for VTC students. Click here for an informative tour of the new facility.

VTCSOM is accepting primary applications for this admissions cycle through December 1, 2021. Secondary applications are due by December 17, 2021. Click the image for more information about deadlines.

It was great to meet and speak with some of our wonderful applicants during our first Interview Day on Saturday, September 11. While virtual interviews may have unique challenges, preparing is quite similar to in-person interviews. Review the following tips, and for more information about Virtual Interviews at VTCSOM.

Reminder: If you suspect that you have missed an email from us, be sure to check your spam/junk folder, and do not hesitate to inquire by emailing us at vtcadmissions@vt.edu. Click here for more information about timelines and deadlines.

The following academic coursework is required for applicants to the school of medicine. The school’s leadership believes that this coursework is necessary to provide medical students with an adequate foundation for their medical education. For information about required and recommended coursework, click the graphic.

VTCSOM dedicates over 1,200 hours of research to its medical school curriculum. The graphic highlights how research is incorporated throughout all four years at VTCSOM.

VTCSOM has established partnerships with hospitals and medical education programs in nine countries. Click for more information.

Carilion Clinic serves as the primary clinical training facility for VTCSOM medical students. Click here to learn more about Carilion Clinic's community impact.

VTCSOM Admissions wishes the Class of 2025 the very best as they begin orientation today! Click to view the statistics of previously matriculated classes.

If you are applying to VTCSOM this cycle, here are some numbers and dates to keep in mind as you move through the admissions process. For more information, click here to visit our Admissions Overview page.

Completing a secondary application can seem like a challenging task. Before starting on your secondary application, consider these tips from the VTCSOM Admissions Team. Click for more advice about applying to medical school.

VTCSOM requires a CASPer score from applicants who qualify for and complete secondary applications.

VTCSOM Admissions will be conducting virtual interviews this application cycle.

VTCSOM fourth year students celebrated their long-awaited Match Day, the day medical school students nationwide find out where they are headed for residency. Click here for more information about Match Days at VTCSOM.

VTCSOM values the importance of our students' overall wellness. From physical wellness to mental health, our school provides a variety of services and programs to ensure our students prosper here in Roanoke.