Students Build a Fitness Trail, Launch Free Screening Program, Highlight Research and More
Published October 08, 2025
Campus Roundup Inside OME
CHSU-COM Researcher Highlight: Layla Mazdeyasnan, OMS IV
Layla Mazdeyasnan, OMS IV, at California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (CHSU-COM), has dedicated significant time to conducting clinical, educational and community research. This highlight includes descriptions of her research projects and personal reflections on what inspired her to pursue medicine and research.
CHSU-COM hopes Layla’s story and work will inspire future physicians and pre-med students to follow their dreams and make an impact on healthcare, medicine and medical education.
Read more about Layla’s research and inspiration.
PCOM South Georgia Unveils Outdoor Fitness Trail to Promote Wellness and Connection
On Thursday, September 18, 2025, students, staff, faculty and alumni from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine South Georgia (PCOM South Georgia) celebrated the official opening of its on-campus Fitness Trail.
The trail, made possible by generous faculty and staff donors, was constructed just outside the Colquitt Connector, providing a peaceful and accessible space to recharge in nature between classes and meetings.
“It is my great hope that this fitness trail will become a space for our students, staff and faculty to stay physically and mentally well and healthy as they travel this journey,” said Robert Lloyd, DO ’91, interim dean at PCOM South Georgia.
Read more about PCOM South Georgia’s new Fitness Trail and how it’s benefiting the campus community.
COCA Grants VCOM Full 10-Year Reaccreditation
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)’s campuses have been awarded full accreditation status for 10 years—the maximum term—by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).
The reaccreditation extends through the 2034–35 academic year and reflects the continued commitment of VCOM’s four campuses to the college’s mission to prepare globally minded, community-focused osteopathic physicians who will serve rural and medically underserved populations.
Read more about VCOM’s reaccreditation achievement.
WVSOM Alumni Nationally Recognized at Osteopathic Medical Conference
Two West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) alumni received national honors during a conference celebrating osteopathic medical professionals across the country.
The 2025 American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) Honors Gala took place in Nashville, Tennessee, in conjunction with the American Osteopathic Association’s Osteopathic Medical Education Conference.
Michael Antolini, DO, a WVSOM Class of 2012 graduate, and Victor Rendon, DO, a Class of 2019 graduate, received the State Emerging Leader Awards for West Virginia and Delaware, respectively.
Read more about WVSOM’s award-winning alumni.
VCOM-Carolinas’ New Mobile Medical Unit Arrives
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Carolinas Campus (VCOM-Carolinas) welcomed the arrival of its new Mobile Medical Unit on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
This smaller clinic-on-wheels joins a larger existing unit to bring healthcare services to underserved areas. Its compact size makes it easier to navigate narrow rural roads and reach more patients. Faculty and students at VCOM-Carolinas are excited to expand access to care where it’s needed most.
View more photos from VCOM-Carolinas’ Facebook.
Score 1 for Health Launches School Year Screenings at KCU Campuses
Photo: A KCU-COM student conducts a health screening on an elementary school student as part of the Score 1 for Health program.
Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCU-COM) kicked off the 2025–26 Score 1 for Health program by providing free preventive health screenings to hundreds of elementary school students in Kansas City and Joplin, Missouri.
These screenings include vision, hearing, blood pressure and oral health assessments, giving KCU-COM students hands-on clinical experience while emphasizing holistic, community-focused care. STEM activities are also included to inspire future interest in health careers.
Read more about this year’s launch of Score 1 for Health.
Aaron Potter, VCOM-Louisiana ’27, Appointed to National ACOEP Leadership Role
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Louisiana Campus (VCOM-Louisiana) celebrates Aaron Potter, OMS I, on his election as national secretary for the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP) Congress of Residents and Students.
In this role, Aaron will shape organizational communications, create official minutes and documents, oversee the Resident-Student Organization publications committee, review submissions to The Fast Track and serve on the ACOEP Publications Committee in collaboration with the ACOEP National Office.
View more on Aaron’s appointment on VCOM-Louisiana’s Facebook.