“You can’t spend two months in Zambia and come home the same,” says Abby Logan, a first-year VCOM-Carolinas student from North Augusta. Before starting med school, she joined a student research team studying the environmental health effects of mining in Zambia, an experience that cemented her love for public health and her desire to serve both global and rural communities as a future physician.
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) continues to strengthen its commitment to identifying and preparing students who are aligned with its mission to serve rural and medically underserved populations. A recent articulation agreement with Centenary College, a selective liberal arts college in Shreveport, Louisiana, enhances this effort by offering eligible Centenary students preferred admission to VCOM.
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) has been named a recipient of Insight Into Academia magazine’s 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award. This national recognition honors institutions that demonstrate a deep commitment to integrating mental health services and support into the fabric of campus life.
At the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine–Auburn (VCOM-Auburn), medical students are learning to serve communities long before they graduate. One student-led project is taking on the challenge of teen tobacco and vaping use by assessing awareness and laying the groundwork for prevention efforts in Alabama schools.
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) was well-represented at the 2025 American Osteopathic Association (AOA) House of Delegates meeting, held last week in Chicago. The annual event is one of the most significant gatherings in the osteopathic medical profession.
When Genesis Lambert opened her Match Day envelope, her hands were trembling. It had been weeks of anticipation, a slow build of anxiety and hope that came to a head in one cathartic moment she’ll never forget.
May 2025 was a milestone month for VCOM as graduation ceremonies took place across all four campuses. Graduation speakers shared insights and advice ranging from Dr. Seuss to Plato.
On May 9th, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)-Louisiana proudly celebrated the graduation of its second class of Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine. This distinguished group of 151 graduates represents a wide range of backgrounds, hailing from 22 states and six countries.
On April 8, 2025, VCOM-Louisiana's second-year medical students participated in a two-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program training. This event, aimed at preparing future healthcare professionals for disaster response, was made possible through a remarkable collaboration of several agencies, each contributing their expertise to create a comprehensive and interdisciplinary learning experience.
