VCOM - Auburn 2017 Yearbook

inspired a college where Vision, Caring and Osteopathic Medicine align T he Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)–Auburn campus was inspired by a vision to bring physicians to medically underserved areas. Studies revealed that 60 of Alabama’s 67 counties have a shortage of primary care physicians. Rural counties in particular, where 44 percent of Alabama’s residents live, suffer the greatest need. In a bold move, Auburn University sought to address this physician shortage in Alabama. During the search for a partner, it became clear that VCOM was the best choice because of its track record of success and devotion to caring for underserved populations. Members of the inaugural class at VCOM-Auburn reported for their first day of class in July of 2015. Since then, two additional classes of medical students have reported to VCOM-Auburn to begin their journey toward easing the primary care physician shortage in Alabama and beyond. The inaugural class has moved on to clinical rotations and continues its march toward graduation. Our students are inspired by a College whose mission and focus is on caring for those most in need. We are all inspired by the principles of osteopathic medicine, treating a whole patient— body, mind and spirit VCOM is inspired .

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