Secure early admission to West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Bethany College offers you the opportunity to earn early guaranteed admittance to the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) upon successful completion of program requirements. This partnership provides a clear, supported route toward a medical career starting as early as your sophomore year.
You will be eligible for consideration during your sophomore year if you meet the academic criteria. Once accepted, you’ll be paired with a dedicated WVSOM faculty mentor who will monitor your progress, answer your questions, and connect you with job-shadowing opportunities and medical professionals who can help expand your network.
To qualify for the program, you must:
• Have a science GPA of 3.4 or higher
• Complete eight hours of biology with labs
• Complete eight hours of general chemistry with labs
• Submit your application during the spring of your junior year
• Apply by June 30; interviews take place through the end of July
WVSOM has been ranked among the nation’s top medical schools for more than two decades and is #1 in the nation for graduating physicians who go on to practice in rural areas, according to Academic Medicine.
This partnership gives you a powerful advantage of early assurance, mentorship, and real-world experience as you prepare for your future in medicine.
