VCOM 2025 Annual Report

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RESEARCH

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My future practice will be rooted in osteopathic principles, emphasizing preventive care and whole-person healing. In the

Rao N*, Patel SM, Murray K. Xylazine Induced Skin Necrosis in an Intravenous Drug User. Presented at the Southern General Internal Medicine Conference; February 13-15, 2025; New Orleans, LA. Satoskar C*, Nelson J. Denosumab-Induced Osteonecrosis of Palatal Tori: A Rare Clinical Presentation. Presented at the American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Annual Conference; April 30-May 3, 2025; New Orleans, LA. Seth A*, Chopra EM. A Rare Case of Endometriosis Presenting as a Rectus Sheath Mass Overlying a Previous Hysterectomy Scar. Presented at the Southeastern Surgical Congress Annual Conference; February 15-18, 2025: New Orleans, LA. Seth A*, Chopra EM. Diagnostic Delays in Pheochromocytoma: A Case Report of Persistent Hypertension and Abdominal Pain Over A 15-Year Period. Presented at the Southeastern Surgical Congress Annual Conference; February 15-18, 2025: New Orleans, LA. Seth A*, Chopra EM. Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Breast Cancer Presenting With Rapidly Progressive Bilateral Fungating Wounds and Sepsis. Presented at the Southeastern Surgical Congress Annual Conference; February 15-18, 2025: New Orleans, LA. Seth A*, Fritz A*, Slama E, Nakao S. Rare Case of Blunt Neck Trauma Causing a Thyroid Gland Hematoma in a Patient with a Previously Known Multinodular Goiter. Presented at the Southeastern Surgical Conference; February 15-18, 2025; New Orleans, LA.

future I want to work closely in my community where I can build lasting relationships with my patients and their families.” Joshua Yoon ’26 VCOM-Virginia, F.W. “Sonny” Merryman Jr. Family Endowed Scholarship

Shenk A*, Gordon AB*, Nelson BS*. Hands-On Naloxone Training: Advancing Curriculum and Assessment Through Simulated Manikin Learning. Presented at the Educating Leaders, AACOM Annual Conference; April 9-11, 2025; Arlington, TX. Tomlinson P*, Chaikin SR. Impetigo as a Potential Trigger for Herpes Simplex Virus Reactivation in Pediatric Patients with Eczema. Presented at the Medical Association of the state of Alabama Annual Session; April 11-13, 2025; Orange Beach, AL. Uddin A*, Salami H*, Jones D. Fasting and Dietary Practices During Ramadan: Implications for Chronic Disease Management – A Literature Review. Presented at the 2025 American Muslim Medical Student Association Conference; October 31 - November 2, 2025: Dallas, TX.

VanCardo A*, Amarante JE. HIV TB Co Infection Treatment Limitations in the Rural Dominican Republic: A Case Report on a Patient Facing Various Healthcare Disparities Including Haitian Immigration Status, Socioeconomic Limitations, and Rural Location of Care. Poster presented at the 2025 VCOM National Rural Medicine Conference; March 7-9, 2025; Nashville, TN. Vorkpor G*, Casper D*, Cook J*, Bazzell J*, McGough E*, Patel R*, Schuld R*, Jimenez C*, Soto B*, Koler K*, Guin EG*. Characterizing Antisense lncRNAs Associated with MYH7: Potential Modulators of Human Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle. Presented at the Medical Association of the state of Alabama Annual Session; April 11-13, 2025; Orange Beach, AL. Vudari S, Kalva T, Sreedhar PK, Khanani H*, Hobley JC. An Unusual Cause of Cobblestoning: Advanced Follicular Lymphoma Diagnosed on Colonoscopy. Presented at the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting; October 27-29, 2025: Phoenix, AZ

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