VCOM 2023 Annual Report

O ne of my most memorable experiences as a medical student at VCOM has been participating in the international medical mission trips. I have had the privilege to visit all sites throughout my medical career as a medical student, resident, and now attending physician. My time spent abroad has broadened my perspective and has enhanced my cultural awareness. The trips have made me a

better physician to my patients in the United States, especially being able to communicate effectively with my Spanish-speaking patients. Each time I visit our international sites, I return inspired, refreshed, and renewed.

Doralyn Jones, DO VCOM-Carolinas Director of Diversity and Inclusion,

Assistant Professor of Family Medicine VCOM-Virginia Class of 2008 graduate

2007 (cont.) First full year of operation at the Baxter Clinic in Honduras. VCOM has 20 students seeing approximately 8,500 patients. VCOM provides a fellowship for 15 DO/PhD Program students

2008 A team of students, faculty, and staff are sent to provide medical care, food and clothing to Honduran residents who were left homeless due to intense flooding.

2010 VCOM establishes collaboration with Hope to Walk, providing free prosthetics to patients in Honduras.

A 38-member VCOM medical mission team make life more bearable and, in some cases, provide life changing treatment for victims of the Haiti earthquake.

with research including partners in Honduras.

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