Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM)

Vision
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine will improve access, affordability and quality of both education and healthcare for their community and the nation.

Mission
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine prepares future physicians and scientists who are committed to improving health in New Jersey and throughout the nation..

To advance their mission:
• Develop clinically skillful, compassionate, and culturally competent physicians from diverse backgrounds who are grounded in their osteopathic philosophy and ready to meet future healthcare workforce needs;
• Advance research, innovation, and discovery to improve health and solve the medical challenges of today and the future; and they
• Provide exceptional patient-centered care, with an emphasis on primary and interprofessional team-based care that responds to the needs of the community including underserved and special needs populations.