ICOM Student Donates Stem Cells, VCOM-Virginia Students Work with Habitat for Humanity, a Medical Mission to Panama

ICOM Student Donates Stem Cells

Photo: Madison Summers, OMS IV.

Nearly two years have passed since Student Doctor Madison Summers became part of the National Marrow Donor Program, having registered through a Be the Match event at the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM). Now, she has stepped forward to make a significant donation to aid a blood cancer patient in need. Read more about Be the Match and this ICOM student doctor’s journey to help save a life.

Embracing the Frontier: WVSOM Honors Employees and Retirees in a Western-Themed Celebration

In a spirited celebration, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) embraced a Western theme for its annual Employee Celebration in 2023. Honoring the new retirees, the event showcased their photos on "wanted" posters and encouraged attendees to don frontier-era costumes. On June 22, the lively occasion, hosted by WVSOM's Office of Human Resources, saw the distribution of 18 awards across five categories, recognizing outstanding contributions from dedicated employees. Read more about their Western-themed annual celebration.

VCOM-Virginia Students Work with Habitat for Humanity

In an effort to bolster community health, student members from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Virginia Campus (VCOM-Virginia)'s chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians have joined forces with the local Habitat for Humanity in Roanoke. Together, they are working to construct homes for families, acknowledging the pivotal role of healthy living conditions in promoting overall well-being. The students' dedication to this cause has garnered admiration and pride from the community, highlighting the significance of their commitment in fostering a healthier environment for all. View photos from their recent service project.

ICOM Students Complete Medical Mission in Panama

Photo: (L-R) Kenneth Harary, OMS II; Jenny Scheffel, OMS I; Lynlee Duck-Reynolds, OMS II; Matthew Butt, OMS II; Anthony Guidotti, OMS I; and Brian Chan, OMS II

A team of medical students from ICOM just concluded a medical service trip to Panama. During their week-long stay, these future physicians conducted a free clinic in Higueronal, a Latino community in Eastern Panama. The six ICOM students made a significant impact by offering vital medical care and imparting essential hygiene education to the community. Read more about the clinic and Global Brigades program that took them and other medical students to Panama.

VCOM-Louisiana Hosts Internal Medicine Residents from Local Hospital for Code Blue Simulation Lab

Photo (L-R): Savannah Whitzel and Samantha Thurman, both members of the VCOM-Louisiana Class of 2026, assisted a code blue simulation lab for IM Residents from a local hospital. 

Internal Medicine residents at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Louisiana, practiced running a code blue in the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Louisiana Campus (VCOM-Louisiana) simulation lab, with the assistance of VCOM-Louisiana simulation interns. Students from the VCOM-Louisiana Classes of 2024 and 2025 will be working with these residents during their clinical rotations in the coming year.  View photos from their recent simulation experience.