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Colleen Bannigan

Colleen Bannigan
Colleen Bannigan, DO
Faculty for Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine

Dr. Bannigan was born and raised in Herndon, VA. She later completed her undergraduate training at Virginia Tech where she served as the student athletic trainer for the VT women’s soccer team. During this time, she found her passion for Sports Medicine. She completed her medical school training at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) – Virginia Campus and residency in Emergency Medicine at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School – Baystate Health, where she served as chief resident in her final year. In 2025, Dr. Bannigan completed VCOM/Virginia Tech Sports Medicine Fellowship.
 

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Department/Disciplines: Sports Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine
Campus: Virginia
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Anita Register

Anita Register
Anita Register, DO
Discipline Chair and Assistant Professor for Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department/Discipline: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Campus: Virginia
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Bernard Kadio

Bernard Kadio
Bernard Kadio, MD, PhD, MPH
Discipline Chair and Associate Professor for Epidemiology, Community and Public Health, and Preventive Medicine
Department/Disciplines: Preventive Medicine and Public Health, International and Appalachian Outreach
Campus: Virginia
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John Wassel

John Wassel
John Wassel, PhD
Vice President for Facilities and Campus Operations

Education

Year University Degree
2022

Liberty University

 PhD in Higher Education Administration
Office: 2280 Kraft Drive Suite 1000-A
Department/Discipline: Operations
Campuses: Auburn, Carolinas, Louisiana, Virginia
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Tina Lawson

Tina Lawson
Tina Lawson
Staff Accountant
Office: Office 385, VCOM Building
Department/Discipline: Finance
Campus: Virginia
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Captain Kris Belland, DO, MPH, MC, US Navy (Retired) addresses the attendees of VCOM-Virginia 2024 military promotion ceremony

Decorated U.S. Navy Flight Surgeon and Pilot Inspires New Physicians at VCOM Military Promotion Ceremony

On Saturday, May 18, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) in Blacksburg, Virginia, held its annual Military Promotion Ceremony honoring the military graduates of the Class of 2024. Surrounded by classmates, friends, family, faculty, staff and administration, 12 graduates were promoted to the military ranks at which they will begin serving the United States Army, Navy and Air Force.
Casey Harvey

Cancer Diagnosis Reaffirms Casey Harvey’s Commitment to Medicine

Anyone who has been to medical school knows how challenging it can be, both intellectually and physically. So, when Casey Harvey reached the beginning of Block 4 of her first year at VCOM-Virginia—in April 2023—and started feeling a little run down, it was easy to brush the symptoms off as being related to the stress of her academic program. But the symptoms got progressively worse and by the middle of Block 4, she realized she needed to do something. 
VCOM Virginia class of 2024 students in regalia

VCOM-Virginia Welcomes 176 New Alumni Physicians to its Ranks

On Sunday, May 19, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) in Blacksburg, Virginia, will celebrate the graduation of its Class of 2024, consisting of 176 new physicians.  

Cindi Poteat

Cindi Poteat
VRHA Nutrition Coordinator
Department/Discipline: International and Appalachian Outreach
Campus: Virginia
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Dr. Bhagtani's students show off her Researcher of the Year Award

VCOM-Virginia Researcher of the Year: Harsha Bhagtani, MD

VCOM-Virginia is home to some pretty amazing faculty, which makes it difficult to choose just one each year for Researcher of the Year. This year’s recipient, Harsha Bhagtani, MD, is the discipline chair for pediatrics and is devoted to making sure her students have ample opportunities to engage in research with her.
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