VCOM - Virginia 2017 Yearbook

A Letter from the President of VCOM Alumni Association Board

you are interested in any of the opportunities I mentioned above. If you have questions or ideas on how we can improve your experience as a VCOM alumni, please let us know. VCOM alumni are all part of the same family and the Alumni Association Board wants to make sure we are providing “ About one-third of our alumni are recognized as VCOM Alumni Mentors. ” you with the best experiences possible. I look forward to seeing you at our next event! Sincerely,

continually grow and pass on our passions to the next generation of osteopathic physicians. ■ ■ Mentorship – About one- third of our alumni are proud of their dedication to our current students. They make themselves available for questions about residency programs and specialties and also offer encouragement that I know our student doctors appreciate. Eighty-five alumni are also impacting our students by serving as VCOM faculty and we are continually thankful for their hard work. ■ ■ The Osteopathic Community – VCOM alumni were involved with many events this year to strengthen their bonds with others in the profession and to continue to learn and enhance their VOMA meeting at the Hotel Roanoke, ACOFP in Florida and the AAO Convocation in Colorado, just to name a few. recognized as VCOM Alumni Mentors. I am grateful and skills. Alumni took part in events such as the fall This year, I ask that you consider how you can become more involved in your Alumni Association. I encourage you to keep in contact with the Alumni Relations Office at VCOM and let them know if

I am happy to say that the VCOM alumni board had another great year. A special thanks to our board members who worked hard this year to provide great events for our alumni and continue the high levels of engagement that VCOM has consistently displayed. Everyone’s commitment to remaining connected and the camaraderie I have found here is what makes my position fantastic. ■ ■ VCOM Homecoming – This year’s Homecoming brought alumni and their families back to Blacksburg the weekend of September 23rd to enjoy an evening at the Firefly Winery and a tailgate before the Virginia Tech game against East Carolina. Several classes were represented and alumni had the opportunity to attend many great CME sessions. It was also the 10th year Following are some of the highlights from our year. ■ ■ Outreach – Our alumni have been crucial in creating more great opportunities for our students, as alumni step up to become preceptors, especially in our Appalachian and International outreaches. anniversary for VCOM’s inaugural Class of 2007.

Bhaba Misra, DO President, Alumni Board Class of 2007, VCOM–Virginia

We are thankful for the close-knit community at VCOM that allows us to

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