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.