Students Earn Honors at National Research Symposium, Attend Pediatrics Boot Camp, Celebrate NOM Week and More

TUCOM Campus Leader Honored with Leadership Award

Interim Chief Academic Officer of Touro University California and Dean of the Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM), Tami Hendriksz, DO, was presented with the 2024 Touro University System Women in Leadership Award.

“This recognition holds profound significance for me, not only as an individual but also as an alumna who has had the privilege of calling Touro home for the past 15 years,” says Hendriksz. Read more about the impact Dr. Hendriksz has had on TUCOM’s success.

NSU-KPCOM Students Earn Second-Place Honors at National SOMA Research Symposium

Third-year Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM) student David Schneider earned second-place honors in the annual National Student Osteopathic Medical Association Research Symposium held March 23, 2024. He served as first author on the case “Navigating a Vascular Anomaly: A Case of Persistent Left-Sided Superior Vena Cava (PLSVC) in Critical Care.” Third-year medical student Jeremy Castro served as coauthor. View more stories like this on NSU-KPCOM’s Facebook.

ICOM and Meridian Community Celebrate NOM Week

Photo: (left to right, back row) Tanner Hill, OMS II; Nicole Jordan, OMS II; Theron Hawks, OMS II; Justin Parkinson, DO; Rodney Bates, DO. (Front row) President Tracy Farnsworth, EdD, and Mayor Robert Simison.

This week is recognized as National Osteopathic Medicine (NOM) Week across the country, as well as in the City of Meridian.

Earlier this month, Mayor Robert Simison issued a proclamation declaring April 15-21, 2024, as NOM Week in Meridian, and encouraged all citizens and community organizations to support this observance by helping to educate members of the public about DOs and osteopathic medicine.

Elevating Allopathic Care with ONMM Techniques

When Tara Master-Hunter, MD, wanted to advance her neuromusculoskeletal medicine skill set, she turned to Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM).

Dr. Master-Hunter, who has practiced medicine for 26 years, is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine and a team physician at Eastern Michigan University (EMU). When looking for additional treatment options to benefit her patients, she decided to broaden her medical practice by incorporating manipulative medicine and acupuncture techniques. She connected with colleagues at MSUCOM, where she had taken several manual medicine continuing medical education credits previously, to pursue additional training.

She became the first MD to formally complete an osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine (ONMM) residency at the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. Read more about her journey to practicing ONMM.

MCOM Hosts HOSA Montana State Leadership Conference

Photo: Donald Peretti, OMS I, and Rohan Wadhwa, OMS I, give high school students a hands-on demonstration of ultrasound.

In Billings, Montana, Rocky Vista University - Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine (MCOM) welcomed back the annual Montana Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) conference, bringing in high school students from across the state to apply learned skills in real-world scenarios. Nearly 400 high school students attended the event which involved a medical skill competition and an exhibitor fair. Read more coverage on KTVQ News.

VCOM-Virginia’s Collaboration with Regional Area Health Education Centers Addresses Shortage of Healthcare Workers in Southwest Virginia

Photo: Local high school students participate in a SWVA AHEC pipeline program at the VCOM-Virginia Sim Center.

The reasons for the shortages of health professionals in the United States vary and are often interrelated. In Southwest Virginia (SWVA), the SWVA Regional Area Health Education Center (AHEC) plays a crucial role in tackling those shortages. The center achieves their mission through various initiatives, including offering pipeline programs for high school students, providing continuing medical education training for current professionals, facilitating community-based experiential training opportunities for current healthcare professional students and supporting ongoing education for healthcare professionals.

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Virginia Campus (VCOM-Virginia) hosts the regional AHEC, and their support is integral to the program’s success. VCOM-Virginia matches the federal grant given to each Virginia regional AHEC, providing vital financial support. Additionally, VCOM-Virginia offers facilities and assistance for AHEC programs and events, enhancing their impact and reach. Read more about VCOM-Virginia’s support for this critical program.

PCOM President Shares Experiences with and Thoughts on Ozempic

Is Ozempic a wonder drug for obesity? After his own experience with Ozempic, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) President and CEO Jay S. Feldstein, DO, shares his perspective on the science, challenges and future of weight management. Read more about Dr. Felstein’s journey with Ozempic.

Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber Presents PCOM South Georgia with Partners and Progress Award

Photo: Representatives from PCOM South Georgia were on hand to accept the Partners and Progress Award during the 114th Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on March 12.

The Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce recently presented the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine South Georgia Campus (PCOM South Georgia) with the Partners and Progress Award during the Chamber’s 114th annual banquet. The award is presented to an organization based on its “dedicated service, community volunteerism and investment in both people and programs that foster a greater sense of purpose and opportunity in Colquitt County.”

“Engaging in community service fosters empathy, compassion and a deeper understanding of the diverse patient populations that we will one day treat,” said Teighlor Livingston, chair of the PCOM South Georgia DO program Class of 2026. “Additionally, volunteering provides a networking opportunity with other professionals and organizations as well as the chance to make a positive impact on individual and community health.” Read more about what this award means to the PCOM South Georgia community.

VCOM-Carolinas Hosts Pediatrics Boot Camp

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Carolinas Campus (VCOM-Carolinas) hosted its annual Pediatrics Boot Camp on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Students participated in a number of activities during the day-long event, including standardized patient well child visits and high-fidelity simulations. View more photos of the event on VCOM-Carolinas’ Facebook.