LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Justice was in attendance at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine on Friday as the school celebrated a state appropriation of $13.6 million to assist with deferred maintenance issues at the school’s main campus in Greenbrier County.
Also in attendance for the ceremony was West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine President, James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., who welcomed guests along with the governor.
“We are honored to have Governor Jim Justice here to celebrate the signing of legislation providing the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine with $13.6 million in deferred maintenance funding,” said Nemitz. “Governor Justice has been an incredible champion of WVSOM and a great neighbor.”
Governor Justice praised WVSOM for their work and services provided, stating, “I’m so proud of this school. I’m so proud of all that you have done and all that you continue to do. What you have delivered is off the chart.”
WVSOM boasts the highest enrollment of West Virginia’s three medical schools with an enrollment of roughly 800 students and, this fall, welcomed one of the school’s largest classes. The school also successfully filled a brand-new graduate program offering a master’s in biomedical sciences degree.
“Attracting students is a competition. Each year, we compete against all medical schools for enrollment,” said Nemitz. “The quality and functionality of our facilities is an important component in our ability to successfully recruit students to campus and train them to be the next generation of physicians.”
The WVSOM president spoke of the necessity of maintaining quality learning conditions at the school, stating, “we are in growth mode at WVSOM, but that means we need every classroom available and in good condition. We must continue offering a modern and safe learning environment, quality programs and affordable tuition.”
Additional details on programs available through WVSOM can be found at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine website.
