VCOM 2019 Annual Report

“ VCOM students are given this wonderful opportunity to be exposed to medicine in its rawest state and are able to apply their knowledge

“ I was fortunate to travel to El Salvador four times with various VCOM campuses last year. Each trip left me feeling renewed and inspired by the goodness of humankind. I appreciate the opportunity to

early in the development process. I see value in the experience even if students have no desire to work in this capacity once they start their careers. It provides them with the opportunity to work and to problem solve with minimal equipment, in conditions that are often suboptimal.This kind of sounds like real life practice if you are in this occupation long enough. ” Abraham Hardee, DO VCOM-Virginia Class of 2007

positively impact the international perception of the American people. It gives me great joy to watch our students learn, grow, share and succeed through global outreach. ” Hannah Coulson, DO VCOM-Carolinas Class of 2010

“ Participating in VCOM international outreach trips as an alumnus member allows

27 VCOM Alumni participated in international trips (July 2018 – July 2019)

me to pay forward to the next generation of doctors the teaching and inspiration that I once received as a medical student on similar trips. It is also an excellent way to re-connect with VCOM faculty and alumni. ” Reza Karimianpour, DO VCOM-Virginia Class of 2014

GLOBAL OUTREACH

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