Students Host Annual Health Fair, Visit Washington D.C. for DO Day on the Hill and More

ICOM Hosts 5th Annual Student-Led Health Fair

Photo: A group of first- and second-year students provided physical exam screenings to fair attendees.

The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM)'s 5th annual Community Health Fair, led by its student physicians, provided care, education and resources to nearly 100 community members on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Attendees received complimentary health services, connected with area providers and learned about wellness opportunities in the community.

Organized by ICOM’s Student Health Fair Committee and Student Government Association, this event, hosted on the College’s Meridian-based campus, was free and open to the public. Read more about ICOM’s community health fair.

More Than $119K Distributed at Spring Awards Ceremony

While spring is typically a season for growth and development, it is also a season for celebratory events. For higher education, that means awards and commencement ceremonies. The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) recognized medical students for their achievements in academics and community involvement during the school’s annual Spring Awards Ceremony.

The event took place March 21, 2025, and recipients received a total of $119,150 through 37 scholarships, awards and certificates of appreciation. Awards are provided by an endowment or funds established at the WVSOM Foundation. Read more about the Spring Awards Ceremony recipients.

VCOM-Carolinas Cuts Ribbon on New Mobile Medical Unit

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Carolinas Campus (VCOM-Carolinas) recently cut the ribbon on a new mobile medical unit, a vital resource that will bring quality healthcare to underserved communities across the region. More than 100 attendees, including community leaders and healthcare partners, attended the ribbon-cutting event, a testament to its importance to the region. This state-of-the-art mobile unit will provide primary care, preventative screenings and chronic disease management to those who need it most—because healthcare should be accessible for everyone. Read more about and view more photos from the ribbon cutting on VCOM-Carolinas’ Facebook.

VCOM-Auburn Participates in DO Day on the Hill

On March 27, 2025, many medical students and physicians, including those from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Auburn Campus (VCOM-Auburn), took part in DO Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C.

This annual event provides an opportunity for the osteopathic community to advocate for bipartisan medical legislation, engaging directly with policymakers on healthcare issues. Participants discussed key topics affecting medical education, patient care and the future of osteopathic medicine, contributing to ongoing legislative efforts that impact the profession. View more photos from the event on VCOM-Auburn’s Facebook.

PCOM Georgia Hosts Networking Opportunity with AOA Leaders

The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus (PCOM Georgia) recently hosted the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) for a Lunch and Learn and Q&A session where they met with campus leaders and student organizations to discuss the benefits of networking in medicine and provide tips and resources for further career development for students.

Representing AOA was Richard Thacker, DO, MACOI, member of the board of trustees, and Kathleen S. Creason, MBA, chief executive officer, who shared valuable insight into the significance of professional connection and engagement at the local, state and national levels, and the critical role advocacy plays in shaping the future of osteopathic medicine. Read more about the visit.

Video Highlights from NYITCOM’s Match Day 2025

On March 21, 2025, members of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM)’s Class of 2025 gathered at events on Long Island and in Arkansas to receive small, white envelopes. Though the envelopes appeared unremarkable, each contained a letter with a major revelation: where the soon-to-be physicians will complete their residency training.

NYITCOM students join thousands of medical students across the country in discovering their residency “matches” on the third Friday of March each year. This much-anticipated annual event, known as Match Day, is a rite of passage representing the culmination of students’ medical school experiences and the next chapter of their training and medical careers. Watch the video on NYITCOM’s Youtube channel.