Healthcare education in Virginia

Virginia has 4 MD schools and 2 DO schools, offering a wide range of training environments from major academic medical centers to rural community-based programs. The University of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University are established research institutions, while Virginia Tech Carilion (founded 2009) and Eastern Virginia Medical School emphasize community-based and clinical education. The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) has its main campus in Blacksburg alongside Virginia Tech.

Virginia is home to 4 MD schools and 2 DO schools.

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Pipeline programs and pre-med resources

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Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine emphasizes research-integrated medical education, with every student completing a scholarly concentration. The school is affiliated with Carilion Clinic, the largest healthcare provider in western Virginia, offering clinical training in both urban and rural Appalachian settings.

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine operates the Guaranteed Admission Program, which provides conditional medical school acceptance for VCU undergraduates who meet specific criteria. This is an 8-year combined BS/MD pathway.

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) has its founding campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, with additional campuses in Auburn, Alabama; Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Monroe, Louisiana. VCOM focuses on training physicians for rural and underserved communities in Appalachia and the Southeast.

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Lynchburg emphasizes primary care training and service-oriented medicine. For high school students, multiple Virginia hospitals and health systems offer summer volunteer and shadowing programs.

The Virginia AHEC program provides health careers pipeline activities throughout the state, connecting students with mentoring and career exploration opportunities.

For students in Virginia, we recommend starting with our level-specific guides: Middle School, High School, or Undergraduate. See also our What Is Pre-Med? and Pre-Med Requirements pages.

Scholarships and loan repayment


Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG)
State grant for Virginia residents attending eligible private institutions in Virginia. Apply via FAFSA. Details through the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).

Commonwealth of Virginia Health Workforce Incentive
Virginia offers loan repayment and scholarship programs for healthcare providers serving in underserved areas. Check current programs through the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority.

Virginia Military Institute and Military Pathways
Virginia is home to multiple military installations and the Uniformed Services University is nearby in Bethesda, Maryland. HPSP scholarships and military medical pathways are well-supported in the state. See our Military Medical Scholarships page.

For federal programs available in all states, see our Income-Driven Repayment, PSLF Guide, and Military Medical Scholarships pages.

Medical schools in Virginia

Eastern Virginia Medical School (MD, Norfolk) | Website
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia (DO, Blacksburg) | Website
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO, Lynchburg) | Website
University of Virginia School of Medicine (MD, Charlottesville) | Website
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (MD, Richmond) | Website
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (MD, Roanoke) | Website

For complete data including application systems and school details, see our Medical Schools Database and filter by state.

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Last verified: March 2026