Diversity Profile
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is committed to fostering an educational environment that values the development of human potential, cultural and ethnic diversity, and understanding. WVSOM strives to promote equitable and fair treatment in every aspect of campus life for all persons, regardless of race, ethnic background, gender, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will take action to ensure that employment practices are free of discrimination. WVSOM is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. WVSOM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran.
WVSOM ensures that personnel programs, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return to work, training, education, tuition assistance, and other employment programs are administered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or family status, or on any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. This non-discrimination statement also applies to all educational programs, to admission, employment, and other related activities covered under Title IX which prohibits sex discrimination in higher education.
WVSOM also neither knowingly affiliates with nor grants recognition to any individual, group, or organization having policies that discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, age, veteran’s status, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. 
WVSOM is also committed to prohibiting discrimination against individuals on the basis of physical or mental impairment or disability, the college will provide reasonable accommodation in the work place for disabled employees. All inquiries regarding the rights of disabled employees, including the right to employment accommodations, should be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer. All requests for employment accommodations must be in writing to the Affirmative Action Officer.
Employment Site: http://www.wvsom.edu/employment
Office of Human Resources
(304) 647-6264 or (800) 356-7836
(304) 647-6322 - Fax
hr@osteo.wvsom.edu
WVSOM is committed to educating all students from all backgrounds.
"The mission of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is to educate students from diverse backgrounds as lifelong learners in osteopathic medicine and complementary health related programs; to advance scientific knowledge through academic, clinical and basic science research; and to promote patient-centered, evidence based medicine. WVSOM is dedicated to serve, first and foremost, the state of West Virginia and the special health care needs of its residents, emphasizing primary care in rural areas."
WVSOM is also committed to fostering diversity amongst its students, faculty, and staff. There are many committees and clubs dedicated to diversity including the following: 
- - Committee for Multicultural Affairs which fosters an intercultural understanding on campus through cross cultural activism, reflection and dialogue. CMA promotes curricular educational and cultural programs to increase awareness regarding the ways in which individual experiences impact healthcare for families and individuals.
- - PAX: PAX promotes diversity and cultural sensitivity on campus and in the Lewisburg community through education and community service; and is also a support group for any WVSOM student who considers him/herself a minority or a member of a group which is under represented in the medical profession.
Several clubs, including PAX, extend their service commitment to underserved nations such as Honduras, the Dominican Republic and Guatemala during holiday breaks. This experience further expands the opportunity for students to work with diverse populations in preparation for eventual practice in a global society.
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