Students Volunteer to Clean Hiking Trails, Join the Gene A. Copello Health Advocacy Fellowship and More

WVSOM Debuts Charleston Facility as Part of Its Statewide Campus

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) administrators hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on October 23, 2024, to debut its new building space in Charleston, West Virginia, as part of its Statewide Campus system.

WVSOM’s Statewide Campus consists of seven regions across the state and in neighboring locations where employees work closely with third- and fourth-year medical students during their clinical rotations. The facility, leased by WVSOM, allows the medical school to have a more visible presence in Charleston. WVSOM worked with Charleston Area Medical Center and Vandalia Health to renovate the hospital’s existing building. Read more about how students, alumni and faculty will utilize the new facility.

VCOM-Carolinas Students Help Clean Up Outside

The Medical Outreach and Volunteer Effort (MOVE) Club at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Carolinas Campus (VCOM-Carolinas) took to the Cottonwood Trail this past weekend, partnering with Spartanburg Area Conservancy (SPACE) to clear invasive species and repair hurricane-damaged boardwalks.

Why do medical students care about clearing trails? It’s about health and healing—for the community and for the natural spaces that inspire wellness. Spending time in nature has proven benefits for mental and physical health, and as future physicians, VCOM-Carolinas students are committed to fostering a healthy environment for their neighbors. View more photos on VCOM-Carolinas’ Facebook.

Student Colin Wilson Named a Doctors for America 2024/25 Copello Fellow

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) student Colin Wilson has been accepted as a 2024/25 Gene A. Copello Health Advocacy Fellow. Doctors for America announced that he is one of 16 leaders selected for the program, which is open to medical students, residents, practicing physicians and retirees who have a willingness to learn and the desire to make a difference in health advocacy. Read more about Colin’s leadership at OU-HCOM.

VCOM-Louisiana Students Serve at MedCamps of Louisiana’s Fall Bash

Photo: VCOM-Louisiana students served up cotton candy and smiles while volunteering at MedCamp of Louisiana’s Fall Bash.

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Louisiana Campus (VCOM-Louisiana) is proud to be a title sponsor for MedCamps of Louisiana's Fall Bash. MedCamp Louisiana’s mission is to enhance the health and wellness of people with chronic illnesses and disabilities through specialized recreational and educational camping experiences. VCOM-Louisiana students had an incredible time volunteering—from leading horseback rides to making cotton candy and s’mores—they served with joy. View more photos from the event on VCOM-Louisiana’s Facebook.