VCOM Auburn Yearbook 2019

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST The Power of Our Mission DIXIE TOOKE-RAWLINS, DO, FACOFP V COM’s mission is to prepare globally- minded, community-focused physicians to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved populations and to provide research to improve human health. This mission acts as the College’s compass, guiding us every step of the way, from the admissions process to graduate medical education programs. The results of this mission are clearly seen in our student and alumni outcomes. Our commitment to rural and medically underserved care is evident in the actions of our students and our graduates. The compass that guides our success at VCOM is the strength of the mission and a vision for healthier Appalachian and Delta regions. It points to a future where every person has access to good medical care and good health, regardless of the size of the community where they live, their diverse backgrounds or their socioeconomic status.

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