VCOM 2024 Annual Report

Expanding Horizons Through International Outreach

V COM’s International Outreach program exemplifies the College’s commitment to fostering compassionate, globally minded physicians. Each year, VCOM medical students and faculty travel to underserved regions in Honduras and the Dominican Republic, bringing healthcare to communities with limited access to medical resources. These experiences are transformative for both students and the communities they serve. For students, the outreach trips provide an invaluable opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, learning conditions rarely seen in the United States and navigating resource-limited settings, future physicians gain essential skills in adaptability, empathy, and problem-solving—qualities that define VCOM alumni. For the communities, VCOM’s presence is life-changing. Over the years, these outreach trips have provided thousands of patients with to adapt to diverse cultural and clinical environments. By treating patients with

essential care, including preventive health screenings, chronic disease management, and acute treatments. The relationships built with local organizations and healthcare providers ensure that the impact extends far beyond the trips themselves, leaving a legacy of improved health outcomes and sustainable partnerships. Ultimately, VCOM’s International Outreach is more than just a program—it’s a testament to the College’s mission to prepare physicians who are not only exceptional in their medical expertise but also deeply committed to serving humanity, wherever the need is greatest.

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