in rural areas and small towns . WVSOM ’ s contribution not only impacts the healthcare needs of the state ; it also provides a significant economic impact in these communities ,” Nemitz said .
The WVHEPC is the entity that oversees the state ’ s higher education institutions .
The report noted that , combined , West Virginia ’ s three medical schools enroll more medical students per capita than any other state , and that in the past academic year , 44 % of the state ’ s 392 first-year medical students were West Virginia residents .
James W . Nemitz , PhD , WVSOM ’ s president , said he was pleased with the report ’ s findings in regard to the school .
“ The commission ’ s report demonstrates WVSOM ’ s critical role in supplying physicians for West Virginia communities , especially
Image : Students in WVSOM ’ s Rural Health Initiative learn about the coal mining industry and take part in simulated mine rescue scenarios .
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