Students Become Gold Humanism Honor Society Members, Enjoy an Eid Feast and More
Published May 07, 2024
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The UNTHSC-TCOM Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society Welcomes New Members
The humanistic side of medicine is continuing to flourish at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNTHSC-TCOM). The UNTHSC-TCOM chapter of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation inducted 33 students and four faculty members into the Gold Humanism Honor Society during a recent ceremony at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens. Read more about the award and meet the new inductees.
MSUCOM Celebrates New Osteopathic Physicians in U.S. and Africa
The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) celebrated the DO Class of 2024 Friday, April 25—first at the Banquet and Awards Ceremony at the Kellogg Center and later at commencement ceremonies, held both in East Lansing, Michigan, and in Malawi, Africa.
New physicians surrounded by family and friends gathered together to enjoy lunch, swap memories and celebrate the winners of college and professional awards.
Upon presenting a series of awards, Katherine Ruger, EdD, senior associate dean for Strategic Initiatives, executive chief of staff and associate professor of Psychiatry for MSUCOM, noted the Class of 2024’s resilience and dedication during the pandemic and the impact of these qualities on the college itself. Read more about the ceremonies.
AMMSA Hosts Eid Feast at VCOM-Louisiana
Photo: Members of AMMSA celebrated the end of Ramadan with a feast for the VCOM-Louisiana campus community.
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Louisiana Campus (VCOM-Louisiana) student chapter of the American Muslim Medical Student Association (AMMSA) held a feast and handed out goodie bags to the community in celebration of Eid, a holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. Eid is a day when Muslims around the world come together to eat delicious food, exchange gifts and give back to the community. View more photos from the event on VCOM-Louisiana’s Facebook.
'Saber' No More: A Giant Prehistoric Salmon Had Spike Teeth
Photo: Growing to more than 8½ feet long on average, the prehistoric fish were the largest salmonid to ever exist. The researchers believe the spikes, about 2two inches long and slightly curved, were useful when they swam upstream to spawn. (Illustration courtesy Ray Troll).
New research led by Kerin Claeson, PhD, a professor of anatomy at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), found that a giant prehistoric salmon had spiked teeth instead of the downward-pointing teeth scientists formerly thought it had. The study continues to garner international media attention. Read more about the findings.