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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Receives 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence In Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine

Today, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) 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.
Medical student reading blood pressure of health fair attendee

Embracing the Rewards: The Positive Aspects of Practicing Rural Primary Care Medicine

As an osteopathic medical college, VCOM 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.
Medical student providing care to an athelete laying on an OMM table

The Winning Team: Integrating Sports Medicine into Primary Care

In the realm of primary care, the marriage of sports medicine and healthcare creates a powerful alliance that goes beyond the athletic field. As an integral part of comprehensive healthcare, sports medicine in primary care not only addresses the unique needs of athletes but also promotes overall wellness, preventive care and swift recovery for individuals of all ages.
Medical student palpating geriatric patient

The Vital Role of Geriatricians in Primary Care

As our population ages, the demand for specialized healthcare for seniors has never been more critical. Geriatric medicine physicians play a pivotal role in addressing the unique healthcare needs of the elderly within the realm of primary care. These specialized practitioners bring a wealth of knowledge and skills that are essential for promoting the well-being of older adults.
VCOM Student evaluating patient

The Significance of Osteopathic Medicine in Primary Care: A Holistic Approach to Healing

Louisiana Research Day 2024

Louisiana Research Day 2024

Tags: Research

Location: VCOM-Louisiana, 4408 Bon Aire Dr, Monroe, LA 71203

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) – Louisiana Campus will hold its 2nd Annual Via Research Recognition Day on Friday, February 23, 2024. Research Day is a significant event for VCOM and supports the mission of the College to provide medical education and research that prepares globally-minded, community-focused physicians and improves the health of those most in need.

Registration

Registration is FREE and is required for all participants, including students and poster presenters. Registration opens on October 4, 2023, and the deadline to register is Monday, January 8, 2024. 

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With registration for this event, you get:

  • Program materials
  • Breakfast and lunch will be provided during the event
  • Full access to all event activities

For any problems with registration, please email researchday-lc@ulm.vcom.edu

Agenda

Research Day Agenda (PDF)

Program

Research Day Program Book

Speakers

  • Dr. Jonathan Auguste, PhD
    Associate Professor for Arbovirology at Virginia Tech

  • Dr. Albert Kozar, DO, FAOASM, R-MSK  
    Associate Professor for OMM and Sports Medicine at VCOM Virginia
    Director of the Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (ONMM) Residency

How do I participate?

Attendees are invited to share their research in poster format. Poster abstracts must be accepted for the event for posters to be displayed. The Via Research Recognition Day features an optional poster competition with distinct categories; Research by a medical resident can be in the following categories: Biomedical Research, Clinical Research, Clinical Case Reports, Educational Research and Simulation Research.

Guidelines for Writing Research Abstracts for Posters (DOC)

Abstract Submission Form

Abstracts must be submitted electronically using the Abstract Submission Form at the link above. The deadline for abstract submission is Monday, January 8, 2024.

Please note: In the interest of professionalism and fairness, no extensions for abstract submission will be granted.

For questions about abstract submissions or participation in the poster competition, please email the Research Day Committee at researchday-lc@ulm.vcom.edu.

When an abstract is accepted, the submitting author will receive further instructions on poster submission via email.

VCOM provides free poster printing for any meeting attendee with an accepted abstract. Details will be sent to submitting authors with the abstract acceptance email.

Poster Template (PPT) (Please save poster file name as: lastname,firstname-VCOM-RD24)

Poster Submissions are due by Friday, February 9th, 2024

What will this conference offer?

The Via Research Recognition Day is a forum for health professionals and scientists at academic institutions, teaching hospitals and practice sites to present or benefit from new research innovations and programs intended to improve the health of all humans. By attending the oral presentations and poster sessions, participants will have the opportunity to learn cutting edge information in the physiological bases of osteopathic manipulative therapy efficacy, new trends in physician-based research networks, and how to develop innovative research projects with high impact for human health. By attending the poster session, participants will also learn about the biomedical, clinical and educational research activities at VCOM and its partner institutions and will have an opportunity to identify new collaborative research opportunities.

Who should attend?

Medical and pharmacology students, physicians, physician assistants, biomedical researchers, nurse practitioners, public health professionals, medical residents, and other health profession students and others interested in primary care issues and research.

Disclosure Statement

It is the policy of the VCOM Medical Education Department to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs. All participating faculty are expected to disclose to the participants any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations.

Campus: Louisiana
When: February 23, 2024 8:00am to 5:00pm CST

Deja′ Trammell

Deja Trammell
Deja′ Trammell, PhD
Director for OMS 3 and OMS 4 Academic Counseling
Department/Discipline: Center for Institutional, Faculty and Student Success
Campuses: Auburn, Carolinas, Virginia, Louisiana
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Haley Wheeler

Haley Wheeler
Haley Wheeler
Coordinator for Student Affairs
Department/Discipline: Student Services
Campus: Louisiana
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Jenna Dittmar

Jenna Dittmar
Jenna Dittmar, PhD
Assistant Professor for Anatomical Sciences

Dr Jenna Dittmar is a Biological Anthropologist who specializes in paleopathology (the study of ancient diseases). She earned a BSc from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2008), a MSc in Human Osteology and Palaeopathology from the University of Bradford (2011) and a PhD in Biological Anthropology from the University of Cambridge (2016).

Her MSc and PhD research examined the history of anatomical training in Britain by analyzing the human skeletal remains of individuals that were dissected during the 17th-19th centuries in the United Kingdom.

From 2016-2020 she worked a Research Associate on the Wellcome Trust funded project entitled, ‘After the Plague: Heath and History in Medieval Cambridge’ at the University of Cambridge. This multidisciplinary project examined the historical and biological effects of the catastrophic plague epidemic, known as the Black Death. Archaeological, historical, isotopic and genetic (aDNA) data were combined to examine the previously unstudied consequences of this major pandemic by revealing how the plague affected human health and the genetic constitution of Europe.

From 2021-2023, Jenna was a Research Fellow in Osteoarchaeology at the University of Aberdeen. Working with Professor Marc Oxenham, she used demographic modeling to explore how northern communities in Scotland and Ireland biologically adapted to significant changes in climate, environment, technology, and economy from the Neolithic to the medieval period.
 

Education

PhD, University of Cambridge
MSc, University of Bradford
BSc, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Research Interests

As a specialist in human osteology and paleopathology, Jenna utilises a multidisciplinary approach to explore questions about the evolutionary history and movement of diseases, and how health was impacted by environmental and social conditions.

Her current work is focused on exploring how the health and well-being of medieval and early modern populations from Scotland and Ireland were impacted by changes in climate, environment, and the political landscape.

She is also a Co-PI of a project entitled, ‘Health, Disease and Diet in the Chinese Bronze Age (2,300-1,700 BCE),’ which examines health and disease in Bronze Age China. In collaboration with the Gansu Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, this project seeks to understand the impact of social, technological, and environmental factors on human demography, health, and lifeways during the Bronze Age.

Her other research interests include:

  • The history of medicine
  • Hallux valgus
  • Microvasculature of the spinal and paraspinal regions
  • Latex injection techniques
  • Identifying and differentiating skeletal injuries caused by medieval weapons

Academia Profile
ResearchGate Profile

Office: 345
Department/Discipline: Anatomical Sciences
Campus: Louisiana

Activities

  • American Association of Biological Anthropologists
  • Paleopathology Association
  • British Association for Biological Anthropology and Osteoarchaeology
  • Society for American Archaeology
  • European Association for Archaeologists
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VCOM staff, guests, and SOMA members

VCOM-Louisiana Student Inspired to Prevent Anaphylaxis Deaths

Watching their child die, especially from a preventable condition, is a parent’s worst nightmare. When Angel and George Mueller’s 18-year-old son, Dillon, died from a previously unknown allergy to bees, they knew they had to do something to spare other families the same experience. That’s why they launched the Dillon Mueller Memorial Fund, which provides free training on the use of epinephrine autoinjectors and scholarships for high school seniors looking to further their education. They also advocate for loosening the prescription requirements to access an autoinjector.

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