VCOM 2024 Annual Report

Student Scholarship Highlights (continued)

United Company Foundation Scholarship Conner Buchanan, Class of 2026 “My passion lies in providing a holistic healthcare approach that considers the body, mind, and spirit as interconnected aspects of wellbeing. I want to educate and empower my patients to understand their bodies' ability to self-regulate and heal.

William B. and Ann F. Holtzman Medical Scholarship Claire Smith, Class of 2027 “Choosing to pursue a career as an osteopathic physician is not merely a professional decision but a deeply personal commitment rooted in my belief in the transformative power of humanistic and holistic medicine. To me, osteopathy embodies a philosophy that recognizes the profound

As a physician, I aim to provide care for those often deprived of opportunities due to their geography.”

interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in the pursuit of optimal health and well-being.”

Randal “R.J.” Kirk Medical Scholarship Cole Faulkner, Class of 2026 “As a future osteopathic physician, I hope to empower my patients through each encounter, as well as provide them with the necessary tools and advice to achieve a long, healthy, and happy life.”

John K. Skelton Medical Scholarship Ashley Jordan, Class of 2026

“I am drawn to rural communities and these communities often lack resources in one way or another. This deficiency is part of a vicious cycle wherein people who can leave and find resources do so, and those with resources rarely choose to settle in areas without them.”

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