VCOM 2017 Annual Report

a college where V ision

C aring and O steopathic M edicine align

2017 ANNUAL REPORT

VCOM was inspired by a vision to bring physicians to medically underserved areas of the Appalachian region. Our students are inspired by a College whose mission and focus is on caring for those most in need. We are all inspired by the principles of osteopathic medicine treating a whole patient – body, mind and spirit.

All of these principles align at VCOM where we are inspired...

Our Campuses

New York

Pennsylvania

Ohio

Maryland

West Virginia

Blacksburg Virginia

Kentucky

North Carolina

Tennessee

Spartanburg South Carolina

Auburn Alabama

Georgia

Appalachian Region Appalachian States

Mississippi

The mission of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)

is to prepare globally-minded, community-focused physicians

to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved populations

and promote research to improve human health.

4 what inspires us? 16 inspired by success 34 inspired by caring 58 inspired by innovation 112 inspired by compassion, giving and alumni

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE a college where we are inspired

Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, DO, FACOFP President and Provost

T he Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) was founded by a group of individuals who were inspired to solve the physician shortage in the Appalachian region, especially in rural and medically underserved communities. This vision of a medical school for southwest Virginia has expanded throughout the southern Appalachian region, with VCOM campuses in Blacksburg, Virginia; Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Auburn, Alabama. Personally, I have been inspired by the students and faculty whose hard work and dedication have brought success to our College and our mission. With the graduating Class of 2017, VCOM has graduated 2,300 physicians since its founding. VCOM graduates are clearly inspired by our vision, with over 64% of the Class of 2017 entering primary care residencies in the Appalachian region. Even more impressive, a total of 69% of all VCOM graduates are in residency or practicing in our southern target Appalachian states, and 44% practice in medically underserved areas. VCOM students and faculty are inspiring in their commitment to serving others through Appalachian and international healthcare outreach programs. Our students benefit from the wisdom of faculty who teach the principles of osteopathic medicine, mentor in clinical and research settings, and encourage students to make a difference in the lives of their patients as future physicians. I invite you to review our 2017 Annual Report and see the inspiring contributions of our students, faculty and staff. VCOM is truly a college where Vision, Caring and Osteopathic Medicine align.

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inspired by osteopathic medicine

Jan Willcox, DO, FACOFP Dean for the Virginia Campus T his is an exciting time for the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) and the osteopathic profession, which is now one of the fastest-growing healthcare professions in the nation. There are more than 100,000 osteopathic physicians in the United States, with over 65 percent more physicians practicing osteopathic medicine than there were a decade ago. Nearly one in four medical students in the United States attends an osteopathic medical school. Osteopathic physicians are licensed in every state to practice the full scope of medicine and surgery, using the most current scientific knowledge to promote health and prevention and to diagnose and treat patients with disease. They prescribe medications, perform surgery, and utilize osteopathic manipulative medicine as a tool to diagnose and treat patients. The philosophy of osteopathic medicine originated from the teachings of Virginian Andrew Taylor Still, MD, DO, over 100 years ago, and is based on the principle that, given optimum conditions, the human body has the ability to heal; that the structure of the human body is directly related to function; and the health of the individual is related to the wellness of the body, mind, and spirit.

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inspired for caring

Timothy J. Kowalski, DO, FACN Dean for the Carolinas Campus

A t the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), our values of caring and compassion for humankind are realized through curriculum, research, and the everyday actions of students, faculty and staff. Medical education at VCOM extends far beyond the classroom. Students are taught to ask how they can best help their patients to heal from within —in body, mind and spirit. During second-year IECEs (inter-professional early clinical experiences) in free clinics and schools, medical students work alongside faculty to hone their skills as future healers. Students develop the power of touch and empathic connection with patients through outreach experiences in rural and underserved areas, as well as global medical outreach sites in El Salvador, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic. Moreover, VCOM is dedicated to promoting the value of caring for our students, faculty, and staff. A supportive environment has been created through VCOM’s Center for Institutional, Faculty, and Student Success, where faculty can access resources to enhance teaching at all levels, and students receive encouragement and support to develop study methods that best position them for academic success. VCOM has established a culture of caring that encourages students, faculty, and staff to successfully work together in achieving the College mission, to educate globally-minded and community-focused osteopathic physicians who will serve those most in need.

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inspired about primary care

Elizabeth A. Palmarozzi, DO, FACOFP Dean for the Auburn Campus

O ur emphasis as osteopathic physicians and as educators at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is on primary care, or the day-to-day care of our patients. As osteopathic physicians, we realize and emphasize the importance of treating not just the symptom, but the whole person in mind, body and spirit. Andrew Taylor Still, MD, DO, pioneered the concept of “wellness” years ago, and it is a cornerstone of our mission as osteopathic physicians. Addressing the healthcare shortage in rural and underserved areas of the Appalachian region and southern states is an important part of our mission at VCOM. Primary care physicians are the first line of defense and are integral to managing chronic conditions, ensuring that patients avoid negative health outcomes. The critical need for primary care physicians is a national problem. A recent study by the American Association of Medical Colleges estimates a national shortfall of 14,000 to 35,000 primary care physicians in the United States by 2025. Sixty-eight percent of VCOM graduates have entered primary care residencies for specialties that are needed in the Appalachian region. The College strives to improve the delivery of healthcare and the overall health of the people in this region, holding true to the long-standing tradition of osteopathic physicians providing primary care for those most in need.

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history of the College

2001 College charter established

2002 Ground broken for Virginia campus

growth of the College A s the College grew into a successful institution of higher education, its leaders were inspired to confront the physician shortage in other areas of the Appalachian region. In 2010, after several years of clinical partnership with Spartanburg Regional Health System and building relationships in the community, VCOM founded a second campus in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The VCOM Board of Directors and the Carolinas Advisory Board were instrumental in the development of the second campus location, as were multiple community leaders, including the mayor, local legislators, and community leaders. The first students began their medical education at VCOM–Carolinas in the fall of 2011, and the first class graduated in 2015. In 2011, Auburn University representatives began exploring options for developing a medical school after recognizing the abysmal health outcomes and the extreme shortage of physicians in the state of Alabama. Auburn University administration saw the need for rural physicians and primary care, and determined that an osteopathic college would be the best way to meet this need. The administrators of VCOM and Auburn University worked together to perform due diligence, and to establish a new campus partnership. In 2015, the first class at VCOM−Auburn began its medical education.

T he decision to establish VCOM was made after the leaders of the Harvey W. Peters Research Foundation studied the healthcare needs of Virginia and determined there was an extreme deficiency in the southwest part of the state. A 2002 national study estimated a shortage of 50,000 physicians by 2010 and shortage of more than 100,000 physicians by 2020. The need was evident, and plans to establish the College moved forward. VCOM is a non-profit, private 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The College was initially funded by the Harvey W. Peters Research Center, which was established by the late Marion Bradley Via to benefit Virginia Tech and southwest Virginia. Edward Via, the son of Marion Bradley Via, was instrumental in funding the initiative to establish a medical school to promote health and wellness in the area. Initially, VCOM's vision was to provide healthcare for the southwest region of Virginia and throughout the southern Appalachian region, and to promote biomedical research in collaboration with Virginia Tech. The College first opened its doors to the inaugural class of medical students in 2003, graduating its first class in 2007.

2003 Founding Board of Directors formed Inaugural Class of 2007 begins on August 14, 2003 2004 Research facilities opened VCOM recognized by Virginia governor as Public/Private Partnership Success 2006 Opening of the first year-round permanent VCOM Clinic in Verón, Dominican Republic Partnerships in El Salvador and Honduras established Sports Medicine Fellowship in collaboration with Virginia Tech established with national recognition 2008 VCOM opens its state-of-the-art Simulation and Technology Center 2010 Ground broken for the VCOM– Carolinas campus on the site of the old Spartan Mill First Graduate Certificate 2007 Inaugural Class Graduates

Pre-Medical Program students matriculate

2011 Inaugural class begins at VCOM–Carolinas

2014 Groundbreaking for

VCOM–Auburn, with Auburn University partnership in place

2015 The first class of students matriculate at VCOM–Auburn

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John G. Rocovich Jr. JD, LLM Chairman CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE inspired by the shortage of physicians in our region

T he VCOM Board of Directors and the Carolinas and Auburn Campus Advisory Boards are inspired by a great need to lessen the shortage of physicians that affects the health of rural and medically underserved areas, especially in the Appalachian region of the United States. This shortage has motivated the Board to assure continuity of the VCOM mission and of the College’s ability to educate physicians who are driven to serve those most in need. The Board is committed to ensuring that our students have the privilege of attending one of the most innovative medical colleges in the country and gaining inspiration for their future careers through cutting-edge technology, facilities, and faculty experience. VCOM students are encouraged by the highest quality of medical education and resources, and are led to become successful, purpose-driven physicians. One of the goals of the Board is for VCOM to become a significant contributor of research in medicine. Through successful public-private partnerships with Virginia Tech, Auburn University, Spartanburg Regional Hospital, and the City of Spartanburg, South

Carolina, our research initiatives continue to grow and develop to improve healthcare and wellness in the regions surrounding each of our three campuses.

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inspired by the mission

James F. Wolfe, PhD President Emeritus

John G. Rocovich Jr., JD, LLM, Chairman

Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, DO, FACOFP, President

VCOM Board of Directors

Jimmy Gibbs

Thomas R. Brock Jr., MBA

Neal Castagnoli Jr., PhD

Bruce Holstien

Roy E. Heaton, DO

Gov. James C. Justice II, MBA

Donald L. Large Jr., PhD

Randal J. Kirk

Raymond D. Smoot, PhD

Bhaba Misra, DO Alumni Association President, Class of 2007

Sue Ellen B. Rocovich, DO, PhD

Jimmy Sanford

Daniel A. Wubah, PhD

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Carolinas Campus Advisory Board

John G. Rocovich Jr., JD, LLM, Chairman Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, DO, FACOFP, President

Timothy J. Kowalski, DO, FACN, Dean, VCOM–Carolinas

Ingo Angermeier

Graham Adams, PhD

Jimmy Gibbs

Jay Moskowitz, PhD

William Barnet III

Bruce Holstien

Elizabeth A. Palmarozzi, DO, Dean, VCOM–Auburn

Terry Andrus

Mark Baker

Martin J. Bonick

William G. Anderson, DO

John G. Rocovich Jr., JD, LLM, Chairman Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, DO FACOFP, President

Auburn Campus Advisory Board

Tim Boosinger

Thom Gossum

Jimmy Sanford

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Our Students

by Success

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inspired by our students

Meet Our Students

Growth in VCOM Applications Classes of 2013-2016

A s part of VCOM’s successful commitment to lessen the shortage of physicians, the College recruits students from, provides training in, and returns skillful physicians to provide care for medically underserved areas, especially those in the southern Appalachian region. As a result of this targeted recruitment, VCOM reports that 91% of students are from Appalachian states. Prospective students often say they are drawn to the College’s mission, inspiring them to provide care for those most in need. 48 of students are from communities <30,000 (Classes of 2017-2020) percent

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Incoming GPA Scores (Average) Classes of 2017-2020

Science 3.56 3.54 3.55

Overall 3.61 3.60 3.62

Virginia Carolinas Auburn

Students by Gender Classes of 2017-2020

52% 48%

Current Students Classes of 2017-2020

742 626 318 Graduate Certi cate Pre-med students 91

Current Students 1686

Virginia Carolinas Auburn

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Top Recruitment Colleges

Recruitment Outcomes Virginia Colleges & Universities

Students by Our Target States Matriculated Classes of 2017-2020 Matriculating the Best of Appalachia

Classes of 2007-2020

Bridgewater University College of William and Mary Emory and Henry College George Mason University Hampton University James Madison University Liberty University Old Dominion University

16 21 16 39 10 52 45 34 25 19 92 25 83 15

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Radford University Roanoke College University of Virginia University of Richmond Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Military Institute Virginia Tech Other Virginia Colleges

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MS

NC

SC

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VA

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Our Rural Students by Community Size

Matriculated Classes of 2017-2020

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100 150 200 250 300 350 400

24%

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Carolinas Colleges & Universities

Classes of 2007-2020

15%

13%

Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston North Greenville University Presbyterian College University of South Carolina Wofford College Other South Carolina Colleges Appalachian State University Campbell University East Carolina University North Carolina State University University of North Carolina Wake Forest University Other North Carolina Colleges

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Alabama Colleges & Universities

Classes of 2007-2020

Alabama State University Auburn University Jacksonville State University Samford University University of Alabama University of North Alabama University of South Alabama Other Alabama Colleges

7 63 7 7 47 5 7 19

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Recruiting for Diversity T he Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) values and affirms that diversity contributes richness to the College and enhances the quality of medical education. VCOM offers assistance to students from diverse backgrounds through the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, and support from student services and the Center for Institutional, Faculty, and Student Success. VCOM recognizes the lack of medical care available to minority populations and actively recruits minority students who are underrepresented in healthcare. The population of the United States is becoming increasingly diverse, and VCOM seeks a student body that will meet the needs of a diverse society. Recognitions for Addressing Inclusion of Minorities Underrepresented in Medicine VCOM has initiated several successful programs to increase the diversity of the student body and future healthcare workforce. ■ For the fifth consecutive year, the College received the Institutional National Role Model Award for minority access and mentorship in medical schools by Minority Access, Inc. ■ VCOM is ranked third overall in a list of the top ten U.S. medical schools with the highest African American student enrollment. ■ Each year, VCOM is in the top twenty percent of the nation’s medical schools for the enrollment of Hispanic and Latino students. ■ More than 24% of VCOM students are from communities of less than 10,000 population and 58% are from targeted southern Appalachian states. ■ VCOM realizes the need for physicians who represent diverse cultures, especially in rural and medically underserved areas of the Appalachian states. diversity and inclusion inspired by

Ethnic Diversity Matriculated Classes of 2017-2020

in U.S. Medical Schools with the highest African American enrollment. U.S. News & World Report 14 % Average Underrepresented Minority Class of 2007-2020 Race/Ethnicity Unknown 1% Native Hawaiian/Paci c Islander 0.2% Black/African American 6% Hispanic of any race 7% Asian 16% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.8% White 69%

# 3

VCOM is ranked

VCOM received the National Institutional Role Model Award from Minority Access, Inc. five years in a row!

Each year, VCOM is ranked in the Top 20 % of the nation’s medical schools for the enrollment of Hispanic and Latino students.

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inspired by success

Student Home Locations 2017

Student Home Locations in Appalachian States (2007-2020)

New Hampshire

Vermont

Wisconsin

New York

Michigan

Massachusetts

Connecticut

Pennsylvania

Ohio

Indiana

Illinois

Maryland

New Jersey Delaware

West Virginia

Virginia

Auburn Campus (327) Carolinas Campus (603) Virginia Campus (2137)

Kentucky

VCOM Virginia

North Carolina

Appalachian Counties

Tennessee

VCOM Carolinas

of all VCOM student home locations are in Appalachian States 91 %

South Carolina

Georgia

VCOM Auburn

Alabama

Mississippi

Florida

Map data generated by the National Center for the Analysis of Healthcare Data March 2017

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A t VCOM, students are inspired to achieve greatness with the support of our collaborative campus community and resources offered by the Center for Institutional, Faculty, and Student Success. The Center was developed to advance the quality of medical education at VCOM, offering encouragement and support at all levels to champion educational excellence. success through excellence in education inspiring

Attrition Rate: 3.4%

COMLEX Level 3 % Pass Rate for Graduates Cycles 2013-2016

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It is our belief that the success of students is the responsibility of the College as a whole, and as

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VCOM–Virginia

VCOM–Carolinas

COMLEX Level 3 First Attempt Mean Score Cycles 2013-2016

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VCOM–Carolinas

COMLEX Level 2 PE % First Attempt Pass Rate Classes of 2014 to 2017

COMLEX Level 2 CE % First Attempt Pass Rate Classes of 2014 to 2017

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such, student learning outcomes are used as a guide for future initiatives. The Center works to advance the quality of teaching and learning at VCOM by providing faculty with resources, programs, and support to promote excellence in teaching. Students benefit from resources to address issues that affect their educational progress, from academics to personal matters. Through the Center, services such as counseling, academic assistance, academic advising, and peer tutoring are available to inspire students to excel.

The NBOME COMLEX-USA examination series provides a pathway to licensure for osteopathic physicians in the United States and is a graduation requirement for earning a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. VCOM students and graduates excel in national board exams.

COMLEX Level 1 % First Attempt Pass Rate Classes of 2015 to 2018

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VCOM–Carolinas

COMLEX Level 2 CE First Attempt Mean Score

COMLEX Level 1 First Attempt Mean Score

570 Classes of 2014 to 2017

Classes of 2015 to 2018

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VCOM–Carolinas

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VCOM–Carolinas

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A fter completing four years of medical school at VCOM, graduates move on to residency and focus their education within an area of specialty. The successful placement of VCOM graduates in primary care residencies holds true to the College mission, inspiring future physicians to meet the growing need for primary care providers throughout the Appalachian region and beyond. our alumni inspired by residency match

Classes of 2013-2016 Alumni in Primary Care Residencies

Family Medicine & Internal Medicine/Pediatrics

Internal Medicine

Non Primary Care

25%

22%

VCOM is ranked 6 most

Pediatrics

th among medical schools for graduating the primary care residents 2017 U.S. News & World Report

32%

11% 6%

OB/Gyn

Residency Match by Specialty

Classes of 2013-2016

68 of graduates have entered Primary Care Residencies (includes OB/GYN & general surgery) percent

2013

2014

2015

2016

Anesthesiology Dermatology Emergency Medicine

10 0 17 49 5 37 5 1 1 14 1 5 1 1 20 2 10

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17 50 7 37 0 0 2 11 0 2 0 2 22

22 79 15 87 1 0 3 20 0 6 0 0 37 2 18 3 11

Family Medicine General Surgery Internal Medicine

Medicine-Preliminary Neurological Surgery Neurology Obstetrics and Gynecology Ophthalmology Orthopedic Surgery Otolaryngology Pathology Pediatrics Physical Medicine and Rehab

Classes of 2013-2016 Residency Placement

Final Match 100%

First Match

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Psychiatry Radiology Traditional Rotating Transitional Urological Surgery

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Appalachia’s specialties of great need.

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Class of 2014

Class of 2015

Class of 2016

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VCOM Alumni by Class - Spatial Analysis based on 2017 alumni tracking analysis by NCAHD

% in Medically Underserved

# in Medically Underserved

% in Appalachian State

# in Appalachian State

% in Primary Care

# in Primary Care

Graduation Year

% in Rural

# in Rural

Total

10 18 21 21 13 20 17 23 39 37 219

8% 13% 14% 13% 9% 12% 9% 13% 12% 11% 11%

60 53 69 64 51 80 81 95

75 73 82 79 92 84

56% 54% 56% 50% 61% 49% 55% 69% 53% 57% 56%

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Grand Total

45% 39% 47% 41% 34% 46% 43% 52% 44% 43% 44%

90 99 98 105 99

68% 73% 67% 67% 65% 67% 71% 72% 67% 70% 69%

133 135 147 157 152 173 188 184 335 324 1928

116 134 133 225 226 1325

103 127 176 185 1076

149 140 842

Notes/Data Sources: Rural is defined by OMB county and census track; Underserved areas from HRSA (2/2017); Appalachian are the 13 states of the ARC region; Primary Care are the following specialties: Family Medicine, General Practice, General Internal Medicine, General Pediatrics, Geriatric Medicine and OMM.

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alumni physicians inspired by our practicing i areas of great need

Virginia Campus Alumni in Primary Care Practices Classes of 2007-2013

T hroughout the Appalachian region of the United States, there is a great need for physicians in primary care practice, especially in rural and underserved areas. The success of the College mission is strengthened by VCOM’s commitment to recruit students from rural and underserved areas. The College curriculum, including hands-on experience gained through Appalachian and international outreach programs, inspires VCOM graduates to return to these areas as physicians and practice primary care where they are needed most. Notably, 60% of VCOM graduates have entered primary care practice upon completion of their residency, and of those, 68% currently practice primary care in Appalachian states.

Family Medicine & Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 34%

OB/Gyn 8%

Pediatrics 7%

Internal Medicine 11%

60 percent

of graduates have entered Primary Care Practices to date Classes of 2007-2013

Classes of 2007-2013 Virginia Campus First Practice Specialty 20 7 71 197 4

Anesthesiology Dermatology Emergency Medicine Family Medicine Flight Surgery General Surgery Hospitalist Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Peds Neurology OB/Gyn Ophthalmology Orthopedic Surgery Pediatrics Physical Medicine and Rehab

16 25 72 8 8 53 8 14 48 8 22 7 12 46

Psychiatry Radiology Sports Medicine Other Appalachia’s specialties of great need.

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Alumni Practice/Residency Locations in Appalachian States (2007-2016)

New Hampshire

Vermont

Wisconsin

New York

Michigan

Massachusetts

Connecticut

Pennsylvania

Ohio

Indiana

Illinois

New Jersey

Maryland

Delaware

West Virginia

Kentucky

Virginia

VCOM Alumni Practicing in Appalachian States (1325) Appalachian Counties

VCOM Virginia

North Carolina

Tennessee

VCOM Carolinas

South Carolina

69 % of all VCOM graduates are in

Georgia

VCOM Auburn

Mississippi

Alabama

Florida

residency or practicing in Appalachian states

Map data generated by the National Center for the Analysis of Healthcare Data March 2017

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residency partners inspired by our

Johnston Memorial Hospital Abingdon, VA Member of the Mountain States Health Alliance.

Danville Regional Medical Center Danville, VA Member of the LifePoint Hospital Network.

AnMed Health Medical Center Anderson, SC Acute care hospital and anchor facility for South Carolina’s largest independent, not-for-profit health system.

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery Blacksburg, VA Member of the Hospital Corporation of America Network.

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center Myrtle Beach, SC Full-service emergency care hospital specializing in cardiology and women’s health.

Bluefield Regional Medical Center Bluefield, WV Member of the Community Health Systems Network.

Orange Park Medical Center Orange Park, FL A full-service, acute-care hospital and member of the Hospital Corporation of America Network.

Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Phenix City, AL Part of the Hughston Clinic,

Carilion Clinic Roanoke, VA The only Level 1 Trauma Center in Southwest Virginia.

which operates a network of nine orthopedic clinics in Georgia and Alabama. Member of the Hospital Corporation of America Network.

Park Avenue Dermatology, PA Orange Park, FL Offers medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatological services.

Blue Ridge Healthcare Morganton, NC Member of Carolinas Healthcare System.

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OMNEE Programs V COM partners with the Osteopathic Medical Network of Excellence in Education (OMNEE) to develop and support programs of excellence

VCOM Family Medicine/ Geriatrics Fellowship Spartanburg, SC

Riverside Regional Medical Center Newport News, VA Dually accredited program.

in the continuum of osteopathic medical

VCOM-directed fellowship program in family medicine and geriatrics.

education and research, in order to meet the healthcare

needs of communities served by its member institutions. Since 2008, OMNEE has continued to grow programs for VCOM graduates, providing

Southern Regional Area Health Education Center Fayetteville, NC Dually accredited program.

VCOM ONMM Plus-One Residency Blacksburg, VA VCOM-directed program in osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal residency.

educational opportunities to those programs and their trainees. OMNEE provides several workshops for our programs. One of the most successful programs has been an advanced suturing and wound care workshop offered by Michael Breiner, MD, surgery chair at VCOM–Virginia. Dr. Breiner conducted six workshops workshops offered include lumbar puncture, central line, and joint injection. The OMNEE website at www.omnee.net provides a wealth of information, from listing of programs offered to articles and helpful tips for scholarly projects. during the 2016-2017 academic year. Other

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Spartanburg, SC The only Level 1 Trauma Center in the upstate region of South Carolina.

VCOM/Virginia Tech and VCOM/Auburn University Sports Medicine Fellowship Blacksburg, VA Auburn, AL Collaborative fellowship program in sports medicine through partnerships with Virginia Tech and Auburn University.

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fellowship programs inspiring graduate education through

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VCOM/Virginia Tech and VCOM/ Auburn University Sports Medicine Fellowship Programs T he VCOM Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program was established to provide fellows with training to diagnose and manage medical illnesses and injuries of athletes in a Division I University setting, and to serve all levels of athletes and patients with sports related injuries. VCOM partners with Virginia Tech and Auburn University to offer hands-on experiences to fellows on the Virginia and Auburn campuses. These partnerships provide fellows and medical students with unique opportunities. This fellowship program includes educational experiences necessary for participants to achieve the knowledge, motor skills, interpersonal skills, professional attitudes and practical experience required in sports medicine. Faculty implement educational and clinical opportunities, including osteopathic manipulative medicine focused on athletes, ultrasound imaging for diagnosis of injuries, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, and more. The program requires fellows to be involved in medical student instruction and is designed to allow the fellow to assume progressive responsibility for patient care. The program fosters both academic and research growth to develop physicians who can competently serve as program directors and researchers in sports medicine.

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VCOM ONMM Plus-One Residency T he VCOM–Virginia Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal (ONMM) Plus-One Residency Program was initiated in response to the growing population of patients in need of osteopathic medical care. The ONMM program provides training in the development of osteopathic clinical competencies needed to diagnose and manage medical illnesses and injuries in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This training enables residents to become competent, proficient, and professional ONMM specialist physicians. The ONMM program implements educational experiences necessary for the resident to achieve the knowledge, psychomotor skills, interpersonal skills, professional attitudes, and practical experience required of the ONMM specialist physician. VCOM faculty provide educational and clinical opportunities designed to allow the resident to assume progressive responsibility for patient care. The program fosters both academic and research growth to develop physicians who can competently serve as program directors and researchers in osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine in the future.

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VCOM Family Medicine/ Geriatrics Fellowship

W ith our growing population of senior patients in need of specialized care, the VCOM–Carolinas Geriatric Fellowship Program serves to offer an orderly, progressive, academic, and clinically oriented experience for fellows. The program prepares each fellow for the practice of senior patient care, and ultimately, for examination and certification in geriatrics by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice Certification. Geriatric fellowship training is based on the major disciplines of long-term care, hospice care, and continuity of care. Osteopathic principles and practices are integrated into the clinical curriculum, along with hands-on OMM sessions for all fellows conducted by VCOM faculty. Techniques of medical writing and manuscript preparation are also incorporated into the program, as fellows are required to prepare one manuscript or paper suitable for publication during their year of training.

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Appalachian and International Outreach

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Dean Sutphin, PhD Vice Provost of International and Appalachian Outreach

T he International and Appalachian Outreach programs at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) have seen an inspiring year of growth and development through our international clinics, partnerships, and research endeavors. This year marked the first participation in global outreach efforts by VCOM–Auburn, with over 100 second-year students and faculty traveling to Santa Rosa and Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and to the Dominican Republic. In terms of international program growth and opportunities for clinical education, VCOM has reported a number of new and exciting developments. In the Dominican Republic, where VCOM operates a full-time, sustainable clinic, a new pediatric care clinic is currently under construction. The VCOM-affiliated clinic in El Salvador saw many facility improvements this year, including dental and pediatric services, X-ray and electronic records. In Tegucigalpa, Honduras, the College-affiliated clinic received a new roof, and plans are in the works for the renovation of exam rooms, pharmacy, triage, and construction of a new laboratory. Additionally, in Santa Rosa, Honduras, the local government has granted designated facilities for VCOM to use during medical outreach trips. The success of the VCOM outreach programs would not be possible without our new and standing partnerships both locally and internationally. In addition to our growing number of community partners in Virginia, South Carolina, and Alabama, the College has developed relationships with international colleges and organizations to provide translators during outreach trips, as well as lodging for students and faculty. Through international and Appalachian outreach experiences, VCOM faculty and students seek not just to treat, but to improve the health of rural and underserved populations. Ongoing research activities inspire new discoveries and opportunities for preventive patient care and education, reinforcing the VCOM mission to prepare globally-minded, community-focused physicians to serve those most in need.

2016-2017 OVER 380 pa r t i c i pa t ed i n I NTERNAT I ONAL ou t r e a c h t r i p s . OVER 240 FIFTEEN WEEK-LONG INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH TRIPS IN 2016-2017 medical students appalachian outreach events including free clinics, mini-med schools & preventative outreach.

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T hrough VCOM’s Appalachian outreach programs and inter-professional early clinical experiences (IECEs), medical students improve their skills while promoting public and community health, understanding the value of preventive care, and realizing the rewards of caring for patients who have limited or no access to basic healthcare. During IECEs, VCOM students gain real experience and hone their skills under the direct

high school students through the Summer Enrichment Experience (SEE) program. Students and faculty also volunteer with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs at local grade schools to share their knowledge with students who are interested in pursuing healthcare careers.

supervision of VCOM faculty and clinical partners. VCOM faculty and students also coordinate and host Mini-Medical Schools. These educational events, led by VCOM students, take place in high schools in rural and medically underserved communities to promote wellness and prevent high- risk behaviors in early teens. Each summer, the Virginia and Carolinas campuses host immersive day camps for

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Appalachian Outreach 2016-2017

450 w i t h 154 volunteers IN EARLY CLINICAL EXPERIENCES

FREE CL INI CS students v o l u n t e e r e d 720 FOR A TOTAL OF 46 PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS

520 s t u d e n t s p a r t i c i p a t e d i n a t o t a l o f F ORT Y- ONE m i n i -me d s c h o o l e v e n t s VIRGINIA • CAROLINAS • AUBURN Experiences

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inspired by the communities we serve throughout the Appalachian region V COM partners with community-based

hospitals and faculty physicians to provide clinical instruction to its third- and fourth-year medical students. Through exposure to rural and medically underserved areas, students experience hands-on clinical training where they also gain an appreciation for the many rewards of rural and community-based medicine. Through this partnership, VCOM works with clinical sites to improve the care and service given to patients throughout the region.

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Clinical Training Sites

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA REGION 1. Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield, WV 2. Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, VA 3. Mountain States Health Alliance - Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA Affiliated Training Sites 4. Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital, Tazewell, VA 5. Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands, VA 6. Mountain States Health Alliance - Russell County Medical Center, Lebanon, VA 7. Mountain States Health Alliance - Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, VA NEW RIVER VALLEY VIRGINIA REGION 8. Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Christiansburg, VA 9. LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, Blacksburg, VA Affiliated Training Sites 10. Carilion Giles Community Hospital, Pearisburg, VA 11. LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, Pulaski, VA ROANOKE VALLEY VIRGINIA REGION 12. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA 13. LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, VA Affiliated Training Sites 14. LewisGale Hospital Alleghany, Low Moor, VA 15. Pioneer Community Hospital of Patrick County, Stuart, VA 16. Salem Veteran’s Medical Center, Salem, VA

SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA REGION 17. Centra Southside Community Hospital, Farmville, VA 18. Danville Regional Medical Center, Danville, VA 19. Sentara Halifax Regional Health System, South Boston, VA EASTERN VIRGINIA REGION 20. Augusta Health, Fisherville, VA 21. Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, VA NORTHERN VIRGINIA REGION 22. Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, Fredericksburg, VA NORTH CAROLINA REGION 23. Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC 24. W.G. “Bill” Hefner Veterans Hospital, Salisbury, NC ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS ADMINISTRATION AFFILIATED SITES 25. 633rd Medical Group Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA 26. Kenner Army Health Clinic, Fort Lee, VA 27. Naval Medical Center at Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA 28. Womack Army Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA REGION 29. AnMed Health, Anderson, SC 30. Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, Greenville, SC 31. Mary Black Health System, Spartanburg, SC 32. Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC

CENTRAL SOUTH CAROLINA REGION 33. McLeod Health Clarendon, Manning, SC 34. Newberry County Hospital, Newberry, SC 35. Palmetto Health Tuomey, Sumter, SC 36. Regional Center of Orangeburg, Orangeburg, SC

Affiliated Training Sites 37. William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center, Columbia, SC

EASTERN SOUTH CAROLINA REGION 38. Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC 39. McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC CHARLOTTE-AREA CAROLINAS REGION 40. Blue Ridge Healthcare, Morganton, NC 41. Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC 42. Springs Memorial Hospital, Lancaster, SC ALABAMA REGION 43. Crestwood Medical Center, Huntsville, AL 44. East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL 45. Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL 46. Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Phenix City, AL 47. Russell Medical Center, Alexander City, AL FLORIDA REGION (not shown) 48. Westchester General Hospital, Miami, FL 49. Wellington Regional Medical Center, Wellington, FL

* This information is subject to change. For an updated list of Clinical Hospital Sites, please visit www.vcom.edu.

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V COM faculty began caring for patients in the Dominican Republic in 2005, providing an opportunity for students to benefit from hands-on clinical experience with patients and improve cultural awareness. The following year, the initiative grew to develop a sustainable clinic that operates year-round and is managed by VCOM faculty, students, and local physicians. In partnership with the government of the Dominican Republic, VCOM provides sustainable healthcare through the Verón Primary Care Clinic, where faculty, students and local physicians now care for over 200 patients a day. When VCOM faculty and students first arrived in Verón, the population of the region was approximately 6,000, with 60% uninsured and without

Care Center was established to provide preventative and acute care specifically for the large number of children in the area. Mr. de la Renta was a member of the Punta Cana Foundation Board, and his generosity will be remembered through the clinic and its services for children in the years to come. Current board member Frank Rainieri continues to lead the partnership between VCOM and the Punta Cana Foundation. Our collaborative partnership with the Appalachian School of Pharmacy has been an excellent resource for VCOM international outreach in the Dominican Republic, as well as our Appalachian Outreach programs in Southwest Virginia and beyond.

medical care. Today, the region has grown due to the expansion of the tourist industry in nearby Punta Cana, and the population now exceeds 30,000. Today, the number of uninsured is at approximately 40%. The Verón Clinic now offers primary care, emergency care, and prenatal care services for the community. In 2015, VCOM partnered with the Punta Cana Foundation and the government of the Dominican Republic to improve the clinic by adding an emergency room and expanding the laboratory, waiting area, and pharmacy. In 2017, a gift from the family of the late Oscar de la Renta provided the opportunity for the Punta Cana Foundation and VCOM to build a new pediatric clinic in Verón. The Oscar de la Renta Pediatric

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VCOM STUDENT participants VCOM STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS IN INTERNATIONAL ROTATIONS 41 FUNDED BY VCOM IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC clinical directors 2 FULL-TIME by the numbers DOMINICAN REPUBLIC OUTREACH FOUR ONE-WEEK OUTREACH TRIPS IN 2016-2017 113

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El Salvador

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V COM first began caring for patients in El Salvador in 2003, shortly after the 2001 earthquake that left over 100,000 homeless. With poor housing conditions, sanitation, and water contamination that followed, the country has struggled to recover. Over the years, VCOM faculty and students have focused on improving healthcare for the people of El Salvador, and have developed friendships and partnerships to support these efforts. The partnership VCOM created with the University Evangelica in El Salvador (UEES), a medical school and a nursing school, led to UEES providing over 40 medical students to serve as translators during VCOM outreach trips. Students from both institutions have the chance to learn together and from one another through the Global Seminar Program, an

the community. VCOM hires and trains faculty who, along with students, provide care for Santo Thomas and surrounding communities through the clinic,

annual videoconference event encouraging students to share knowledge and address global health challenges. Through outreach in El Salvador, VCOM met the Benner family, who devoted their lives to caring for the orphans and children in need in El Salvador. For 20 years, the Benner family has maintained an orphanage and operated a primary grade school for the Santo Thomas community. Terry Benner, President of the AMILAT Foundation, along with VCOM President Dixie Tooke- Rawlins, DO, and Dean Sutphin, vice provost for international and Appalachian outreach, worked together to plan a sustainable healthcare clinic for the community, and in 2011 began construction. Today, through the collaboration of VCOM, the AMILAT Foundation and Terry Benner, a sustainable primary care clinic is open for

orphanage and school. VCOM provides care for

many rural populations of El Salvador, including those in the mountainous communities of Chalatenango, a northern region of the country. In 2011, VCOM began a partnership with the Decameron Resort, a local hotel company, to improve healthcare in rural communities between San Salvador and the ocean. The program provides examinations, preventive care, and primary care interventions for children from two rural schools and their families. As a benefit to VCOM outreach programs, the Decameron Resort provides interpreters, housing, and other support for students and faculty on outreach trips.

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