Recruiting Activities

Thank you for your interest in the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Any questions you may have concerning osteopathic medicine, WVSOM and the application process may be directed to Danny Seams, Admissions Counselor Sr., Julian Arbaugh, Admissions Counselor or Alicia Bostic, Admissions Counselor.

WVSOM offers a variety of opportunities for you to learn more about our program. Please plan to join us for one or more of the following activities!

College/University Campus Visits

A representative from WVSOM visits college and university campuses throughout the country. This provides an opportunity for you to learn more about osteopathic medicine without leaving your campus. The representative will be available for questions about osteopathic medicine, admission requirements, and financial aid.

Upcoming Campus Visits

  • Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, WV
    Thursday, February 9, 2012
    12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
    Science Center, Room 218
    Campus Visit - Presentation
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836 or Dr. Shawn Stover, Davis and Elkins College
    A WVSOM representative will be participating in the Biology & Environmental Science Forum hosted by Davis and Elkins College.


  • West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV
    Friday, February 10, 2012
    12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
    French See Dining Center
    Campus Visit - Presentation
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836 or Ms. Cynthia Brissey, WV Wesleyan College
    This is an open invitation presentation to any WV Wesleyan College student interested in learning about osteopathic medicine.


  • Spelman College, Atlanta, GA
    Wednesday, February 15, 2012
    10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
    Manley Student Center Upper Concourse
    9th Annual Health Careers Program Recruitment Fair
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836
    A representative of WVSOM will be participating in the 9th Annual Health Careers Program Recruitment Fair hosted by Spelman College.


  • Bryan College, Dayton, TN
    Thursday, February 16, 2012
    1:15 PM
    Lab Room 341
    Campus Visit - Presentation
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836
    This is a presentation about osteopathic medicine to students interested in health professions.


  • Concord University, Athens, WV
    Thursday, February 16, 2012
    4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Science Building, Room 300
    Campus Visit - Presentation
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836 or Dr. David Chambers, Concord University
    This is a presentation about osteopathic medicine to the Pre-Professional Club.


  • Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA
    Thursday, February 16, 2012
    11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
    Third Floor Bluefield College Board Room in Lansdell Hall
    Campus Visit - Presentation
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836
    This is an open invitation presentation to any Bluefield College student interested in learning about osteopathic medicine.


  • Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
    Saturday, February 18, 2012
    9:15 AM to 4:30 PM
    Global Learning Center
    6th Annual Pre-Health Conference
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836
    A representative of WVSOM will be participating in the 6th Annual Pre-Health Conference hosted by AMSA at the Georgia Institute of Technology.


  • Potomac State College, Keyser, WV
    Tuesday, February 21, 2012
    6:00 PM
    Science Hall, Room 220
    Campus Visit - Presentation
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836
    This is a presentation about osteopathic medicine to the "Introduction to Health Careers" Class.


  • Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD
    Wednesday, February 22, 2012
    6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Compton Science Center, Room 327
    Campus Visit - Presentation
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836
    This is a presentation about osteopathic medicine to the Pre-Professional Medical Society.


  • Goucher College, Baltimore, MD
    Wednesday, February 22, 2012
    3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
    Hoffberger Science Building, Room G59
    Campus Visit - Presentation
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836
    This is a presentation about osteopathic medicine to premed students.


  • University of MD, Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD
    Thursday, February 23, 2012
    11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    The Student Services Center Ballroom
    Career Fair
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836
    A representative from WVSOM will be participating in the Annual Spring Career Fair hosted by the University of Maryland - Eastern Shore.


  • Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
    Thursday, February 23, 2012
    12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
    TBA
    Campus Visit - Presentation
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836 or Rachel Clark at ODU or Julian Arbaugh at WVSOM
    This will be a presentation about osteopathic medicine to the AED Club.


  • Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
    Thursday, February 23, 2012
    5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
    Henson Science Hall, Room 209
    Campus Visit - Presentation
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836 or Dr. Diane Davis, Director, Salisbury University Health Professions Advising Program
    This is a presentation about osteopathic medicine.


  • University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia
    Friday, February 24, 2012
    11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Tyler Haynes Commons - Hallway
    Campus Visit - Information Table
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836 or John E. Vaughan, Ph.D. of the University of Richmond
    There will be an information table to share information with interested students about osteopathic medicine, admissions requirements and financial aid.


  • Texas A & M University, College Station, TX
    Tuesday, February 28, 2012
    10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
    Rudder Exhibit Hall, Rudder Tower
    Health Professions Symposium
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836
    A representative will be participating in the TAMU 22nd Annual Health Professions Symposium.


  • University of Texas at Austin, TX
    Wednesday, February 29, 2012
    10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    Texas Memorial Stadium - Red McCombs Red Zone
    Health Professions Fair
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836
    A representative from WVSOM will be participating in the 2012 Health Professions Fair hosted by the University of Texas at Austin.


  • University of Texas at San Antonio, TX
    Thursday, March 1, 2012
    10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    University Center at the Main Campus
    Annual Health Professions Day
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836
    A WVSOM representative will be participating in the 22nd Annual Health Professions Day hosted by the University of Texas at San Antonio.


  • Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV
    Thursday, March 1, 2012
    12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
    Hunt-Haught Hall, Room 410
    Campus Visit - Informal, Walk-In Session
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836 or Dr. Tony Morris, Fairmont State University
    This is an informal, walk-in session to share information with interested students about osteopathic medicine, admission requirements, and financial aid.


  • Xavier University - Cincinnati, Ohio
    Thursday, March 1, 2012
    7:00 P.M.
    Albers Hall Room 103
    Campus Visit - Presentation
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836 or Kara Rettig-Pfingstag, M.A., of Xavier University
    This will be a presentation to students interested in osteopathic medicine.


  • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
    Thursday, March 15, 2012
    3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Student Union
    AACOM Spring 2012 Recruitment Event
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836
    A representative of WVSOM will be participating in the Medical School Information Fair hosted at the University of Michigan.


  • Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
    Friday, March 16, 2012
    11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    Henry Hall Atrium
    AACOM Spring 2012 Recruitment Event
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836
    A representative of WVSOM will be participating in the Spring Professional School Fair hosted at Grand Valley State University.


  • Annual Meeting of NIS and BKX - Nashville, TN
    Thursday, March 22, 2012
    10 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 4 PM
    Lowes Vanderbilt Hotel, Exhibit Hall
    Professional & Graduate Fair
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836 or Julian Arbaugh at jarbaugh@osteo.wvsom.edu
    WVSOM will be an exhibitor at the Joint Annual Meeting of the National Institute of Science and Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society held at the Lowes Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville, TN from March 22-23, 2012.


  • University of Maryland, College Park, MD
    Wednesday, April 11, 2012
    3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Adele H. Stamp Student Union - Grand Ballroom
    Graduate and Professional School Fair
    For more information contact:
      Admissions at 1-888-276-7836 or Nick Celedon at University of Maryland or Julian Arbaugh at WVSOM
    WVSOM will be participating in the University of Maryland's Health Professions School Recruitment Fair.



Community Visits

During the winter and summer months, representatives from WVSOM visit selected communities. This activity is designed to target non-traditional students who are considering a career in osteopathic medicine.

    To Be Announced

WVSOM Open House

Each year WVSOM hosts a Fall, Spring and Summer Open House for prospective students to learn more about osteopathic medicine and WVSOM. Each Open House provides information about osteopathic medicine, admissions requirements, financial aid and a campus tour. The prospective students also have the opportunity to meet WVSOM students and faculty.

To register for the upcoming Open House click on the link to the right.


Campus Tours

Tours of the WVSOM campus are arranged by appointment. If you would like to visit WVSOM please call us toll-free at (888)276-7836 or send an email to dseams@wvsom.edu.


Any Questions?

For more information on our recruiting activities, WVSOM, or the admissions process, please email us at dseams@wvsom.edu. You can also write us at the address below or submit an Information Request Form.

Thanks for taking time to visit our site!

Address:
Admissions Counselor
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
400 North Lee Street
Lewisburg, WV 24901