Nick Bruno
Nick Bruno, PhD
President Emeritus, University of Louisiana Monroe
2
Auburn
auburn
Thomas Brock
Thomas Brock, Jr, MBA
Vice President, General Electric (Retired)
2
John Rocovich
John Rocovich, Jr, JD, LLM
Attorney, Moss and Rocovich
Chairman, VCOM Board of Directors
2
Frank Butler Rocovich Wellness Scholarship
The Frank B. Rocovich Scholarship was set up in memory of Frank B. Rocovich, who served as VCOM-Virginia’s Activities Coordinator and worked closely to support the Via Wellness program to promote healthy minds, bodies and spirits for everyone at VCOM. Frank was also the son of VCOM founding chairman John G. Rocovich, Jr., JD LLM, and his wife, board member Sue Ellen Rocovich, DO, PhD, and is remembered warmly for his interactions around campus and commitment to VCOM. The scholarship supports students who lead in providing wellness activities for their fellow students, in support of "the whole person" wellness philosophy of osteopathic medicine, and actively participate in the Via Wellness program at VCOM.
Sponsored by VCOM
Non-renewable
The Frank B. Rocovich Scholarship was set up in memory of Frank B. Rocovich, who served as VCOM-Virginia’s Activities Coordinator and worked closely to support the Via Wellness program to promote healthy minds, bodies and spirits for everyone at VCOM.
Contact Name: VCOM Development
Mailing Address: 2265 Kraft Drive - Blacksburg , VA , United States 24060
William G. Anderson, DO, Scholarship
The William G. Anderson, DO, Scholarship was established by VCOM to honor the outstanding professional and public career of VCOM’s Founding Board of Director, Dr. William G. Anderson. His career included roles as a civil rights leader, osteopathic physician, surgeon, educator and hospital administrator. This scholarship recognizes an exceptional student at VCOM at each of the four VCOM campuses who demonstrate leadership in supporting a diverse student body and principles and practices of osteopathic medicine. The student must also be fully committed to addressing the educational, societal and health needs of richly diverse populations.
Sponsored by VCOM
Non-renewable
The William G. Anderson, DO, Scholarship was established by VCOM to honor the outstanding professional and public career of VCOM’s Founding Board of Director, Dr. William G. Anderson. His career included roles as a civil rights leader, osteopathic physician, surgeon, educator and hospital administrator. This scholarship recognizes an exceptional student at VCOM at each of the four VCOM campuses who demonstrate leadership in supporting a diverse student body and principles and practices of osteopathic medicine. The student must also be fully committed to addressing the educational, societal and health needs of richly diverse populations.
Contact Name: VCOM Development
Mailing Address: 2265 Kraft Drive - Blacksburg , VA , United States 24060
Standardized Patients
A Standardized Patient (SP) is someone who is trained to portray a scripted medical scenario in a simulated clinical setting. They must accurately and consistently portray specific emotions, behaviors and disease symptoms while interacting with students during a simulated patient encounter. A standardized measuring tool is utilized following each encounter to assess the student in the Humanistic domain.
VCOM Core Values: The employee is expected to adhere to all VCOM policies. As the environment is a professional college, VCOM faculty / staff are expected to dress and behave in a professional manner at work. VCOM faculty / staff are expected as VCOM employees, to be a person who obeys all laws and professional expectations of an upstanding citizen of the community. VCOM expects all employees to maintain a positive attitude in all working relationships with all VCOM departments, employees, medical students, prospective medical students, interns, and residents and to treat all other engaged in the duties of the employment, with mutual respect.
I am notified that the College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or protected veteran status.
Campus:
Auburn, Carolinas, Louisiana, Virginia
Status: Part-Time Positions
James Walter
Jim Walter, MD, FACEP
Preferred First Name: Jim
Discipline Chair and Assistant Professor for Emergency Medicine
Office: 342
Department/Discipline:
Emergency Medicine
Campus:
Auburn Phone: 334-442-4000
Jessica Muller
Jessica Muller, MA
Preferred First Name: Jessica
Grant Writer and Grant Development Officer
Office: Knollwood - 104
Department/Discipline:
Biomedical Affairs and Research
Campuses:
Virginia, Auburn, Carolinas, Louisiana
Lakiesha Young Hicks
Lakiesha Young Hicks, MS
Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for Post Graduate Affairs and Coordinator for Fellowship Program
Education
| Year | University | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Troy University | Master of Science in Management- Leadership and Organization Effectiveness |
| 2006 | Alabama State University | Bachelor of Science |
Office: 327B
Department/Disciplines:
Post–Graduate Affairs,
Clinical Affairs
Campus:
Auburn Phone: 334-442-4111
Fax: 334-442-4098
Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association
Amount: Up to $5000
The ALOMA Board of directors (“Board”) shall award scholarships to applicants by majority vote. The ALOMA will award one scholarship annually for up to $5000. The dollar amount shall be set by the Board from time to time.
Applicant should be from Alabama and must indicate in writing their intention to practice medicine in Alabama following completion of their residency training. Applicant must have successfully completed their first year of training and in good standing with an AOA-accredited medical school.
Scholarships shall be awarded without regard to the gender, religious preference, race or national origin of the applicant. Financial need shall, however, be considered. No applicant shall be considered unless they have filed a written application with the Board.
Applicant should be a current member of The Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association.
Application
Provide a biographical letter containing pertinent information regarding background, how/why you’ve chosen osteopathic medicine as your profession, pre-medical education information, statement of reason/need for financial assistance. Provide reference from at least one osteopathic physician currently in practice in the State of Alabama. Official transcript of grades from an Osteopathic medical school is also needed.
Deadline is June 30th
Send to:
Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association
Russell Ulrich, DO, Secretary-Treasurer
800 West Memorial Drive
P.O. Box 450
Piedmont, AL 36272
Sponsored by Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association
Non-renewable
Contact Name: Russell Ullrich, DO, Secretary-Treasurer
Mailing Address: 800 West Memorial Drive - P.O. Box 450 - Piedmont , AL , United States 36272
Website: https://aloma.org
Available to Auburn
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