Early Assurance Program with Eastern Virginia Medical School
Through the University’s Early Assurance Program with Eastern Virginia Medical School, VWU students have an enhanced opportunity to earn graduate degrees in eight EVMS master’s programs. The Early Assurance Program with EVMS gives admission preference to VWU students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in the following fields:
- Physician Assistant
Dr. Maury Howard, Professor of Chemistry, Director of Nursing & Allied Health
mhoward@vwu.edu - Surgical Assisting
Dr. Victor Townsend, Professor of Biology
vtownsend@vwu.edu - Contemporary Human Anatomy
Dr. Victor Townsend, Professor of Biology
vtownsend@vwu.edu - Laboratory Animal Science
Dr. Victor Townsend, Professor of Biology
vtownsend@vwu.edu - Pathologist Assistant
Dr. Victor Townsend, Professor of Biology
vtownsend@vwu.edu - Art Therapy
Ms. Sharon Swift, Associate Professor of Art
sswift@vwu.edu
Dr. Taryn Myers, Associate Professor of Psychology
tmyers@vwu.edu - Public Health
Dr. Benjamin Dobrin, Professor of Social Work
bdobrin@vwu.edu - Biomedical Sciences Research
Dr. Eric Johnson, Associate Professor of Biology
ejohnson@vwu.edu
Early Assurance Program candidates complete a program of enriching scientific and service experiences at Virginia Wesleyan, as well as academic advising directed toward admission to Eastern Virginia Medical School. Students who fit the admissions criteria may apply during their junior year at VWU. Selected students are assured of admission to EVMS during their senior year.