Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

What it reported doing in 2024

Outreach: a key part of vcom's purpose and mission is ensuring that its students are globally minded and community-focused. Vcom's goal of serving the medically underserved draws students from all across the united states, and they are committed to becoming physicians who serve those most in need. This committment is most visible in vcom's ongoing outreach efforts, both in the appalachian and delta regions, as well as internationally. These programs address healthcare disparities tied to geography, socioeconomic status, and access to primary care. Outreach activities emphasize preventive medicine, community engagement, and global research and culturally responsive care. Vcom supports these efforts through ongoing investments in community partnerships, clinical outreach, service-learning opportunities, and infrastructure that enhance the reach and impact of student involvement. From the beginning of their medical education, students participate in health fairs, free clinics, screening events, prevention education, and mini-medical school sessions, all of which are supervised by experienced faculty and aligned with core learning objectives.these experiences allow vcom faculty and students to treat patients and show students how their efforts can improve the overall health of rural and underserved populations. Medical outreach experiences are a key component in educating students to meet healthcare needs in challenging environments. Regional outreach programsacross all four campuses, vcom students participate in a range of service activities including food and supply drives, health screenings, and public health education events. These initiatives support community needs and provide students with valuable clinical learning.the following activities represent only a fraction of the outreach activities that were held in the last year, with each campus having a variety of events unique to their community. Please review our annual report for a more comprehensive picture of local outreach engagements.mini-med schools: mini-medical schools allow rural high school students to learn about the paths our students take to vcom and help the younger students imagine their own futures in healthcare. These events are a key part of vcom's commitment to recruiting and training the next generation of physicians. The events benefit vcom students as well. As part of their appalachian outreach and interprofessional early clinical experiences (iece) training, vcom students assist faculty in conducting the mini med-school program 14 fridays a year. High school students rotate through six stations, each staffed by vcom students and dedicated to a common health problem. The program is designed to encourage high school students to consider healthcare as a potential career option.summer enrichment experience (see): each summer, vcom-carolinas and vcom-virignia host summer camps for high school students from rural areas and at-risk populations. The see program is offered to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors and provides them with an introduction to human anatomy and medical science. Designed to encourage students to pursue careers in science and medicine, the see programs also gives them an appreciation of the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle.stem opportunities for youth: science, technology, engineering and math (stem) are essential in the world of today and tomorrow. To promote interest in healthcare careers and share their experiences with students from rural and underserved areas, vcom students and faculty provide a number of stem programs to local schools.international outreach program: vcom offers one of the nation's most comprehensive global health programs among medical schools. Each year, vcom facilitates 12 weeklong international medical outreach trips for second-year students and faculty physicians, while third- and fourth-year students have the opportunity to complete clinical rotations at international sites.vcom maintains three year-roun

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 80.7%; rating input score 81
• Program expense ratio: 89.6%; rating input score 90
• Fundraising efficiency: $94.13 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 83; 83rd percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 93.3%; rating input score 93; 21st percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 3 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 50
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: 1 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 12
  • Claims monitoring procedures: Pass
  • Requires narrative reports: Limited
  • Conducts field audits: Limited
  • May suspend future funding: Limited
  • Requires financial reports: Limited
  • Conducts site visits: Limited
  • Requires grant agreements: Limited
  • May require repayment: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 98.7%; rating input score 99; 36th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Yes; rating input score 100

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 77th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 10.8%; rating input score 74; 74th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.08; rating input score 42; 42nd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.27; rating input score 59; 59th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 2.4%; rating input score 48; 48th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 7.4% per year; rating input score 100; 60th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 10% per year; rating input score 100; 77th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 17.3% per year; rating input score 100; 90th percentile among comparable filings