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Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program (SELRP)

 

Amount: $40,000 a year loan repayment with a maximum of $160,000

The Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program (SELFRP) provides financial assistance to physicians in the form of a loan repayment to recent graduates of an accredited medical or osteopathic school and are currently enrolled or matched to a residency identified as a shortage by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The loan repayment is $40,000 a year with a a maximum of $160,000. In return the recipient would agree to serve in a clinical practice at a VA facility for a period of 12 months for each $40,000 of loan repayment with a minimum of 24 months of obligated service.

Sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Renewable
Contact Name: Heather Lupkey

Available to Auburn
Available to Carolinas
Available to Louisiana
Available to Virginia

Noel Brownlee

Noel Brownlee, MD
Noel Brownlee, MD
Discipline Chair and Professor for Pathology and Histology

Research Interests

My research interests include cancer cell and molecular biology, particularly related to the pathogenesis of pediatric renal tumors, lung cancers, mesothelioma, and occupational lung disease. In addition, I am interested in the evaluation of various biomarkers with therapeutic and prognostic significance in oncology. My research experience includes the use of a variety of cell and molecular biological techniques including primary cell culture of human tumors and xenografted tumors, immunohistochemistry, transmission electron microscopy, fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) and other cytogenetic techniques, and flow cytometry. Other research interests include forensic pathology and related sciences, medical microbiology, parasitology, urologic pathology, undergraduate and graduation education in pathology, and medical humanities.

Office: 144
Department/Discipline: Pathology and Histology
Campuses: Carolinas, Louisiana
Fax: 864-804-6986
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VCOM Carolinas White Coat Ceremony Fall 2021

VCOM Carolinas White Coat Ceremony Fall 2021

The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year osteopathic medical students and signifies a commitment to the osteopathic profession and patient care. Immediate family can coat a student if they are a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine and join them to help celebrate. It is a psychological contract that stresses the importance of compassionate care for the patient and professionalism and scientific proficiency. The ceremony symbolizes the trust between physician and patient, compassion, and the purity of the medical profession’s purpose.

Location: Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Hotel Information

Holiday Inn Express  and Suites

 Hampton Inn & Suites, Spartanburg I-26 Westgate Mall

 Hilton Garden Inn

Residence Inn by Marriot Westgate

Best Western Plus

  • VCOM rate $119+tax/night (Queen rooms only)
  • Use Reservation link HERE

Comfort Suites @ Westgate

  • VCOM Rate $129+ tax/night (king suites)
  • VCOM Rates $139+ tax/night (double/double suites)
  • Group Code: HK72E9
  • Use Reservation link HERE
Campus: Carolinas
When: October 16, 2021 9:00am to 12:00pm EDT

VCOM Carolinas Virtual Open House

VCOM Carolinas Virtual Open House

Tags: open house

Find out how we are inspired to make a difference in our communities and beyond.

Please join us to:

  • Learn about our innovative and integrated curriculum, and the osteopathic profession
  • See Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) in practice
  • Meet and talk with current students and faculty

REGISTER

A link and schedule will be sent to registered participants.

Campus: Carolinas
When: November 12, 2021 1:00pm to 3:00pm EST

Alena Nichols

Alena Blair
Alena Nichols, MBA
Director for Student Affairs
Office: 129
Department/Discipline: Student Services
Campus: Carolinas
Fax: 864-804-6986
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Paula Shipper

Paula Shipper, Ed.D.
Director for Continuing Medical Education and Clinical Faculty Development
Department/Discipline: Center for Institutional, Faculty and Student Success
Campuses: Virginia, Carolinas, Auburn, Louisiana
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VCOM-Carolinas Pediatric and Neonatal Bootcamp Participants

VCOM-Carolinas hosts a Pediatric and Neonatal Bootcamp

On Saturday, April 17, VCOM-Carolinas hosted a Pediatric and Neonatal Bootcamp course for second year medical students. The course was taught by pediatric faculty at VCOM-Carolinas, and was directed by Hanna Sahhar, MD, FAAP, FACOP, Discipline Chair for Pediatrics.

VCOM Carolinas White Coat Ceremony Spring 2021

VCOM Carolinas White Coat Ceremony Spring 2021

The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year osteopathic medical students and signifies a commitment to the osteopathic profession and patient care. Friends and family can coat a student if they are a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine and join them to help celebrate. It is a psychological contract that stresses the importance of compassionate care for the patient and professionalism and scientific proficiency. The ceremony symbolizes the trust between physician and patient, compassion, and the purity of the medical profession’s purpose.

Location: Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Campus: Carolinas
When: May 2, 2021 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

Carolinas Campus Accepted Students Day 2021

Carolinas Campus Accepted Students Day 2021

Overview of VCOM Programs for Accepted Students and Family Members.

This is a virtual event. Details to follow.

Campus: Carolinas
When: April 24, 2021 8:30am to 1:00pm EDT
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