VCOM 2020 Annual Report

159 NEW PHYSICIANS graduated in the VCOM-Carolinas Class of 2020 929 TOTAL PHYSICIANS (including the Class of 2020) graduated from VCOM-Carolinas since 2015 CAROLINAS

MESSAGE FROM THE CAROLINAS DEAN Creating a Promising Future MATTHEW D. CANNON, DO W ith growth comes change. VCOM-Carolinas has certainly grown since its inception in 2010. With the Class of 2020, 929 physicians are now spreading their wings and making positive changes in the world, carrying the name of VCOM on their diplomas and in their hearts. Institutionally, change has occurred in leadership. Former VCOM-Carolinas Dean Timothy J. Kowalski, DO, D.FACN, has a new role as Vice Provost for Professional and Public Affairs. He has also been elected as Second Vice President to the American Osteopathic Association. Grateful for his dedicated service, I congratulate him on these accomplishments. Locally, VCOM-Carolinas has facilitated improvements in our home community. Across from campus, a mixed-use development is under construction. A component of this is the new Northside Medical Clinic, which we are excited to unveil later this year, in partnership with the Northside Development Group. Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes. VCOM-Carolinas has risen to this challenge, engaging our students in curriculum without delay while many of our faculty serve on the frontlines. I am honored to serve as Dean and lead this institution into a promising future, advancing our efforts to provide healthcare to those most in need. VCOM has a tremendous capacity to change lives and I humbly believe the best is yet to come. ■

Let’s all come together now and renew our commitment

to bringing quality healthcare to those who need it most!

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