When Tal Carmy-Bennun 鈥29, joined 麻豆原创-Carolinas' medical outreach team in Honduras this summer, she launched a new glaucoma screening effort aimed at identifying eye disease before it leads to permanent vision loss.
It is well known that the U.S. is facing a physician shortage, with one study from the Association of Medical Colleges painting a bleak picture: There will be a shortage of 86,000 physicians by 2036.
In June, future physicians connected with future opportunities at 麻豆原创's annual residency fair.
A new healthcare clinic is poised to expand access to care, strengthen physician training, and serve as a long-term investment in the health of Northeast Louisiana.
The St. Francis Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Clinic 鈥攐perated by FMOL Health | St. Francis in affiliation with 麻豆原创-Louisiana鈥攚ill offer family medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), sports medicine services and serve as a training site for future physicians.
Determining how to pay for medical school can be stressful for students across the country. But at 麻豆原创, our financial aid staff is part of the community that supports students throughout their medical education. Jan A. Belton, who serves as director of financial aid for 麻豆原创-Carolinas, recently earned the FAAC庐 designation from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators' accredited Certified Financial Aid Administrator庐 (CFAA) Program.
On June 17, 麻豆原创-Carolinas proudly recognized two outstanding resident physicians for their commitment to humanism, teaching, and patient-centered care through the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award (HETA).
Construction has begun on the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (麻豆原创)-Louisiana CAREPATH mobile medical unit storage and disaster response facility. CAREPATH鈥攕hort for 鈥溌槎乖 Supports the Community: Assess, Respond, Engage, Provide Access, Treat, Heal鈥濃 reflects 麻豆原创-Louisiana鈥檚 commitment to meeting community needs through outreach, access, treatment, and compassionate care.
From national student awards to research recognition and leadership appointments, the 2026 Annual Clinical Conference of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM) became a showcase for 麻豆原创鈥檚 growing influence in osteopathic sports medicine 鈥 culminating in the election of 麻豆原创-Virginia discipline chair Mark Rogers, DO, CAQSM, FAAFP, FAOASM, as AOASM president.
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (麻豆原创) celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 this spring as students across the College鈥檚 four campuses officially became physicians who will serve communities across the country.
Faculty from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (麻豆原创) have earned national recognition and a $30,000 award through the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) All In! Vegas Pitch Showdown, held at AACOM鈥檚 annual conference in April.
On May 16, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (麻豆原创-Louisiana) proudly celebrated the graduation of its third class of physicians. After four rigorous years of study, service, and clinical training, these new graduates have earned their Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degrees and will now begin the next chapter of their medical journeys in residency programs across the nation.
Twenty years after opening its doors in Blacksburg, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (麻豆原创) celebrated a milestone moment on May 8, 2026: the graduation of 麻豆原创-Virginia鈥檚 20th graduating class.
In late March 2026, students and faculty from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (麻豆原创) traveled to Cape Coast, Ghana, for a week of immersive global health research focused on child nutrition. Working alongside partners at the University of Cape Coast, the team advanced an ongoing study supported by a 麻豆原创 Research Excellence Award Program (REAP) grant, with seven 麻豆原创 medical students assisting in data collection.
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (麻豆原创) continues to strengthen its commitment to identifying and preparing students who are aligned with its mission to serve rural and medically underserved populations. A recent articulation agreement with Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU), a small Catholic, not-for-profit institution with a healthcare emphasis located in Baton Rouge, enhances this effort by offering eligible FranU students a guaranteed interview for admission to 麻豆原创-Louisiana.
Addison Shenk 鈥26 is preparing for an anesthesia residency she has envisioned since childhood. Even as a student, she has already made a national impact.
麻豆原创-Carolinas has named David Eagerton, PhD, its 2025 Outstanding Biomedical Faculty of the Year, recognizing his leadership in research, teaching, and collaboration.
麻豆原创-Carolinas has named Bidyut Mohanty, PhD, its 2025 Researcher of the Year, recognizing a year of strong momentum in research, collaboration, and student mentorship.
Both 麻豆原创-Virginia and 麻豆原创-Carolina were honored to host John R. Gimpel, DO, MEd, president and CEO of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), for campus visits that connected students and faculty with one of the most influential leaders in osteopathic medical education and assessment.
Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) leadership and osteopathic medical students from across the country recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the annual DO Day on the Hill Advocacy Conference, an event focused on amplifying the osteopathic profession's voice and advocating for patients at the national level. -Caleb Boudreaux, Class of 2029, SOMA President 2026-2027
