Students Share Passion for Research, Donate to Local Hospice Center and More
Published March 04, 2025
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ICOM Named Chapter of the Year at AMOPS Annual Meeting
Photo: ICOM representatives, including student physicians and alumni, at the AMOPS 2025 Annual Meeting.
The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) Chapter of the Student Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (SAMOPS) received the prestigious Chapter of the Year Award during the Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (AMOPS) annual meeting in Conroe, Texas.
Student doctor Dennis Mead, OMS II, treasurer of ICOM SAMOPS, was also bestowed the Junior Officer of the Year Award; and Rio Lee, DO ’23, was selected as vice president of the Resident Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons.
Two WVSOM Alumni Inducted into Healthcare Hall of Fame
Two West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) alumni entered West Virginia Executive magazine’s Health Care Hall of Fame, which recognizes West Virginians who go above and beyond in the healthcare industry and supporting industries.
Dara Aliff, DO ‘99, and Steven Eshenaur, DO ‘96, both graduates of WVSOM, were inducted into the hall along with nine other healthcare professionals during a February 25, 2025, ceremony in Charleston, West Virginia. Read more about their professional careers and their commitment to give back to the West Virginia community.
A Passion for Research: VCOM-Louisiana’s Delaney Yu, Class of 2025
Research plays a key role in medical education, enhancing critical thinking and advancing medical knowledge. Delaney Yu, fourth-year student at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Louisiana campus (VCOM-Louisiana), embodies this commitment through her research achievements, including presenting at major conferences and co-authoring a publication in Nature Partner Journals on SARS-CoV-2 mutations. Balancing research with the demands of medical school, Delaney emphasizes the importance of time management and mentorship. Aspiring to a career in academic medicine, she encourages fellow students to pursue research, highlighting its value in both learning and networking opportunities. Delaney’s experiences offer insight into balancing the rigors of medical school with a passion for research. Read more about Delaney’s research experiences and aspirations for a career in academic medicine.
UNE COM Students Donate $1,600 to Scarborough Hospice Center
Students at the University of New England’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM) have donated $1,600 to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine, building upon a successful partnership between the two organizations that has lasted nearly 11 years.
The money was raised during a fundraising “murder mystery” dinner held by the UNE COM American Geriatrics Society/Gerontological Society of America Student Chapter for Geriatrics and Palliative Care last November. The event featured several students and faculty performing a script written by chapter members. The event drew in students, faculty and the local community. Read more about the partnership between UNE COM and the Gosnell Hospice House.
VCOM-Carolinas Hosts 11th Annual Research Recognition Day
Photo: Two VCOM-Carolinas’ students pose with their Research Day poster.
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Carolinas Campus (VCOM-Carolinas) hosted its 11th Annual Research Recognition Day on Friday, February 22, 2025. This year's keynote speaker was David Koerner, co-founder and owner of the US Performance Center. This year's Researcher of the Year was Levi Diggins, a member of the Class of 2025. View more photos on VCOM-Carolinas’ Facebook.