Students Train Firefighters, Mentor Pre-Med Students and Participate in Wilderness First Aid Training

AZCOM Students Help Train Glendale Firefighters

Photo: Engineer Paramedic Dan Petro of the Glendale Fire Department practices intubating an infant using a simulator. Firefighter Petro and others within his department will have the opportunity to practice techniques like these using donor bodies from Midwestern University’s Body Donation Program at a series of on-campus training sessions with University faculty, staff and advanced students. Photo courtesy Glendale Fire Department.

Medical students from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (AZCOM)’s Emergency Medicine Club were among Midwestern University participants in a cadaver training program that helped Glendale Fire Department firefighters practice lifesaving skills and techniques.

The joint program between the Glendale Fire Department and Midwestern University’s Body Donation Program paired firefighters with donor bodies to practice procedures such as emergency intubation, placement of chest tubes, intraosseous vascular access to establish IVs, cricothyrotomy and other extremely important lifesaving techniques used in the field every day.

Ever Onward: DMU Marks 125 Years of Perseverance, Pride and Passion

Photo: The Still College amphitheater in 1905.

When the Dr. S. S. Still College and Infirmary of Osteopathy – now Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DMU-COM) – opened its doors in 1898, only the most optimistic observers could have foreseen the school’s survival into the 21st century. Like many proprietary osteopathic schools that sprouted in the period, it was undercapitalized and short of students, faculty and facilities. But not only did the institution survive, it has thrived into its 125th anniversary this year, which will include the move to DMU’s new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa. Read more about the university’s colorful history.

UNTHSC/TCOM Medical Mentorship Program Welcomes More Than 100 Pre-Med Students to Campus

Mentoring, volunteering and raising the next generation of medical students is the backbone of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNTHSC/TCOM)’s Medical Mentorship Program. UNTHSC/TCOM students volunteered their time to mentor undergraduate pre-med students from universities across the region. More than 100 pre-med students were on the campus learning about osteopathic medicine, ultrasound, anatomy, osteopathic manual manipulation and much more. Read more about the mentorship program and hear from UNTHSC/TCOM’s dean on the program’s importance.

Behind-the-Scenes Shots of the Intermountain Neonatal Life Flight Team

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Noorda-COM) stopped by Intermountain Life Flight nurse’s helipad to shoot some Interprofessional Education videos. Part of students' curriculum involves watching interview-style videos, where various healthcare professionals talk about their backgrounds and roles. These videos help students understand (and admire!) the professionals they’ll interact with during clerkships, clinical experiences and future careers. View more photos on NoordaCOM’s Instagram.

Wilderness Advanced First Aid Course Training  

Photo: Students were taught how to utilize minimal resources that would typically be present in a hiking bag or at a camp site to stabilize injuries and carry patients out of the wilderness.

A Wilderness Advanced First Aid course was held at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus (VCOM-Auburn) the weekend of January 29-30, 2023. Through lectures and hands-on scenarios, students were taught how to utilize the minimal resources that would typically be present in a hiking bag or at a camp site to stabilize injuries and carry patients out of the wilderness. View more photos from the event on VCOM-Auburn’s Facebook.

VCOM-Louisiana Students Participate in ‘Cookies & Coats’ Event at Local Elementary School

Photo: VCOM-Louisiana students handed out donated coats to children and youth during the “Cookies & Coats” event.

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana Campus (VCOM-Louisiana) Volunteer Committee coordinated student participation at United Way Northeast Louisiana’s "Cookies & Coats" at Carver Elementary School in Monroe, Louisiana. Students handed out donated coats, cookies and other resources to community members aged 16 and under. View more photos from the event on VCOM-Louisiana’s Facebook.