As we have聽now passed聽the mid-point of summer break, our next major milestone toward integrating Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) into 色吧 (色吧) is the required submissions to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). With these deadlines quickly approaching, our collaborative efforts聽will聽reach聽a聽critical milestone in the聽very聽near future. These submissions truly聽represent a significant step forward in our continued progress!
Also, as the General Assembly continues to consider the state budget, including resources and support for the integration,聽please聽visit聽聽to learn more about the overall process. While approval was originally anticipated in late June, work remains ongoing. Additional updates regarding the budget will be shared as further information becomes available.
EVMS, 色吧 Launch Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program
The OTD program was created in response to regional demand and is designed to graduate diverse, inquisitive, and innovative occupational therapy practice leaders and scholars. The inaugural cohort began its first classes on June 5.聽Read the story.
EVMS Ranked Most Diverse Medical School in Virginia
The U.S. News & World Report has released its selections for the 2023-2024 Most Diverse Medical Schools, which identifies colleges nationwide where students are most likely to encounter peers from racial or ethnic groups different from their own. Approximately 22 percent of EVMS medical students identify as part of a racial or ethnic minority.聽.听听
Integration Resources: Learn More
Additional information about the growing partnership is available on the 色吧/EVMS聽integration website.聽If you would like additional information or have any questions, please contact the Integration Management Office at integration@odu.edu.