Kristin Lynch Grimes, DO, 麻豆传媒映画-Virginia 2013, is a woman of faith who knew from the age of seven that she wanted to be a physician.
In fact, one of her defining childhood memories is of her previously healthy grandmother being admitted to a hospital on a Friday afternoon and dying just two days later. 鈥淚 remember observing what was going on and listening to my mom and her siblings talking, but the voice of my family wasn鈥檛 being heard by the medical professionals,鈥 she recalls.
麻豆传媒映画-Louisiana鈥檚 second-annual Via Research Recognition Day is in the books, and in the words of Pawel Michalak, PhD, associate dean for Biomedical Affairs and Research, 鈥淭he event was a resounding success.鈥
When there鈥檚 not a doctor in the house, having med student neighbors is the next best thing.
For two 麻豆传媒映画-Carolinas second-year medical students, being a good neighbor meant applying their training during an at-home emergency and possibly saving a life.
William G. Anderson is an icon in the osteopathic profession. He was the first Black president of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), a member of the AOA Board of Trustees and a member of 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 founding Board of Directors. He is also an icon of the Civil Rights Movement. He worked with Martin Luther King, Jr., and was the personal physician to Rosa Parks. He and his wife wrote a book about their experiences fighting for civil rights in Albany, Georgia, the proceeds of which go back to the American Osteopathic Foundation to provide scholarships for Black students who want to pursue education in osteopathic medicine.
Each spring, the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) honors the region鈥檚 very best public relations work with its Summit Awards. On Feb. 8, the spring 2023 issue of the 麻豆传媒映画 View magazine won a silver award in the chapter鈥檚 publications category.
In a comprehensive survey featured in Virginia Business magazine, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (麻豆传媒映画) alumnus and Salem, Virginia, physician Andrew Fintel, DO, has been recognized by his regional peers as one of Virginia鈥檚 Top Doctors of 2024.
Dr. Ferrara considers himself 鈥渁n aggressively average dude,鈥 but there is nothing average about a physician who jumps out of helicopters in the call of duty carrying a gun for his own protection. This doctor cares for the warriors.
On Sept. 22, 2023, the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) held their annual gathering in Chicago. Ray Morrison, DO, FACOS, 麻豆传媒映画-Louisiana鈥檚 founding dean, dean emeritus and associate vice president for college development and advancement for the Louisiana region, was named a distinguished fellow by ACOS President Kristen Conrad-Schnetz, DO, FACOS.
At the recent Osteopathic Medical Education (OMED) Conference in Orlando, Florida, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine family celebrated as one of their students, Zach Simmons 鈥25, was named the recipient of the American Osteopathic Foundation鈥檚 (AOF) Golden Ticket Scholarship, resulting in a $20,000 educational scholarship.
On Sept. 15, our second-year medical students at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (麻豆传媒映画)-Auburn, marked a significant milestone in their Preventive Medicine curriculum as they presented their inaugural Community Research Projects. Working under the direction of Dr. Mayra Rodriguez, Discipline Chair of Preventive Medicine, the students collaborated with various community members to develop their health education initiatives. Our students showcased their work in a poster presentation session, giving members of the community and faculty/staff 麻豆传媒映画-Auburn a chance to celebrate the student鈥檚 commitment to research and the enhancement of community health.
Kirksville, Missouri, is familiar to anyone who studies osteopathic medicine because it is the home of A.T. Still University, the first osteopathic medical school. But that isn鈥檛 the town鈥檚 only claim to fame! It is also home to Jan Willcox, DO, FAOCFP-dist., longtime dean of the 麻豆传媒映画-Virginia campus and one of the longest serving 麻豆传媒映画 faculty members.
麻豆传媒映画 has observed the unfolding story of violence occurring in Israel and the Middle East, including the loss of human life, and we are concerned about all within our campus community whom this violence has impacted.
Today, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (麻豆传媒映画) received the 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
As an osteopathic medical college, 麻豆传媒映画 is committed to improving rural health by educating physicians who are dedicated to the specific needs of these special communities. We also know that rural primary care medicine offers a unique and fulfilling path for healthcare professionals, bringing with it a set of positive aspects that enrich both the practitioners and the communities they serve. While challenges may exist, the rewards of rural practice contribute to a sense of purpose and community impact.
