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Doctor of Medicine, MD
Master clinical skills and gain foundational knowledge to treat patients in a program that puts community service first.
Doctor of Medicine
Learn more about the program.
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Thank you
Why choose EVMS?
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See patients on Day 1
Spend your first day working with standardized patients in the Sentara Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning.
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Early ultrasound training
Use the field’s leading technologies in your first weeks with our robust ultrasound curriculum.
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Varied training environments
Present and take an active role in rounds while working with diverse patient populations at several hospital locations.
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See patients on Day 1
Spend your first day working with standardized patients in the Sentara Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/doctor_of_medicine/Handheld_ultrasound_detail-358x263.jpg)
Early ultrasound training
Use the field’s leading technologies in your first weeks with our robust ultrasound curriculum.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/doctor_of_medicine/Flenner-with-Student-358x263.jpg)
Varied training environments
Present and take an active role in rounds while working with diverse patient populations at several hospital locations.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/doctor_of_medicine/MD-meetpatients-358x263.jpg)
See patients on Day 1
Spend your first day working with standardized patients in the Sentara Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/doctor_of_medicine/Handheld_ultrasound_detail-358x263.jpg)
Early ultrasound training
Use the field’s leading technologies in your first weeks with our robust ultrasound curriculum.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/doctor_of_medicine/Flenner-with-Student-358x263.jpg)
Varied training environments
Present and take an active role in rounds while working with diverse patient populations at several hospital locations.
Ready to start your career at a medical school committed to serving the community?
Community-Engaged Learning Initiatives
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First Response
Aimed primarily at cardiac and stroke challenges in Eastern Virginia, these initiatives focus on first response.
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Nutrition and Exercise
Diabetes and obesity are two prevalent issues in our region. Initiatives in this service pathway focus on nutrition and exercise.
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Health Equity
Initiatives in this pathway focus on those who do not readily have access to healthcare.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/doctor_of_medicine/Bystander_CPR_1.jpg)
First Response
Aimed primarily at cardiac and stroke challenges in Eastern Virginia, these initiatives focus on first response.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/doctor_of_medicine/MD-NutritionExercise.jpg)
Nutrition and Exercise
Diabetes and obesity are two prevalent issues in our region. Initiatives in this service pathway focus on nutrition and exercise.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/doctor_of_medicine/SLHOPES1-358x263.jpg)
Health Equity
Initiatives in this pathway focus on those who do not readily have access to healthcare.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/doctor_of_medicine/Bystander_CPR_1.jpg)
First Response
Aimed primarily at cardiac and stroke challenges in Eastern Virginia, these initiatives focus on first response.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/doctor_of_medicine/MD-NutritionExercise.jpg)
Nutrition and Exercise
Diabetes and obesity are two prevalent issues in our region. Initiatives in this service pathway focus on nutrition and exercise.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/doctor_of_medicine/SLHOPES1-358x263.jpg)
Health Equity
Initiatives in this pathway focus on those who do not readily have access to healthcare.
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Older Adults and Individuals with Chronic Illnesses
Older adults represent a rapidly growing demographic in Eastern Virginia. Initiatives in this pathway focus on older adults and individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
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Mental Health
Close to 20% of adults in Virginia having been diagnosed with some type of mental health condition and approximately 5% are living with serious mental health condition.
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Global Health Equity
Earn a Spanish Bilingual Clinical Certification with Medical Spanish or a French Clinician Certification with Medical French, or work with local refugees in Refugee Health.
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Older Adults and Individuals with Chronic Illnesses
Older adults represent a rapidly growing demographic in Eastern Virginia. Initiatives in this pathway focus on older adults and individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/doctor_of_medicine/HIV-research-placeholder-358x263.jpg)
Mental Health
Close to 20% of adults in Virginia having been diagnosed with some type of mental health condition and approximately 5% are living with serious mental health condition.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/doctor_of_medicine/GlobalHealth-358x263.jpg)
Global Health Equity
Earn a Spanish Bilingual Clinical Certification with Medical Spanish or a French Clinician Certification with Medical French, or work with local refugees in Refugee Health.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/doctor_of_medicine/Elderly-BeyondClinicWalls-358x263.jpg)
Older Adults and Individuals with Chronic Illnesses
Older adults represent a rapidly growing demographic in Eastern Virginia. Initiatives in this pathway focus on older adults and individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/doctor_of_medicine/HIV-research-placeholder-358x263.jpg)
Mental Health
Close to 20% of adults in Virginia having been diagnosed with some type of mental health condition and approximately 5% are living with serious mental health condition.
![](http://test-www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/doctor_of_medicine/GlobalHealth-358x263.jpg)
Global Health Equity
Earn a Spanish Bilingual Clinical Certification with Medical Spanish or a French Clinician Certification with Medical French, or work with local refugees in Refugee Health.
Student life
Faculty-student relationship
Our faculty are committed to student excellence. Our third-year students meet one-on-one with our vice dean to receive career guidance.
Wellness program
Our student and physician wellness program promotes resilience in our graduates throughout their medical careers.
Care-based teaching
We value practical application in teaching; our lessons are placed in the context of real-world practice at every opportunity.
Graduation rates
Nearly 9 out of 10 EVMS medical students graduate on time in four years.
Meet our faculty
Need a step up? Prepare to matriculate into medical school with our one- or two-year Medical Master’s programs.