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13-05-2025
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WVSOM graduates awarded an estimated $87,400 at ceremony acknowledging achievements
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) graduates in the Class of 2025 were acknowledged for their successes during an awards ceremony. According to a press release, the medical school graduates received awards amounting to an estimated $87,400 on May 1, 2025. Students were acknowledged in more than thirty categories, including awards, scholarships and memberships in nationwide organizations. The Class of 2025 was comprised of 185 students, with 98 graduates going into primary care residency programs and a 100 percent rate of residency placement for the class, the release stated. The ceremony highlighted 19 graduates who finished their education with honors. Also, graduates were acknowledged as members of Psi Sigma Alpha, a nationwide osteopathic scholastic honor society, the release noted. 12 graduates were given recognition through American Medical Women's Association Glasgow-Rubin Certificates of Commendation for Academic Achievement. 31 students were given cords that represent their membership in Sigma Sigma Phi – Nu Chapter, an osteopathic medicine fraternity that bolsters scholastic achievement. 31 graduates were inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, a nationwide honor society made up of medical students, physicians, and leaders that have been acknowledged for their compassion, the release noted. Thirteen graduates were highlighted for their service in the military. Catch 'Clue' and local 'Lillie and the Kingsmen' at Greenbrier Valley Theatre I am proud of all of our students and their many accomplishments. It is truly remarkable to see such gifted individuals dedicate their lives to serving others. James W. Nemitz, Ph.D. | President, WVSOM This year was the first time the Triplett Scholarship was awarded, which was distributed through funds by the WVSOM Foundation, an organization that supports the medical school. Their aim is to serve the institution and students by securing, managing and allocating the financial contributions of businesses and individuals, the release stated. The scholarship was launched to recognize a graduate from George Washington or Man high schools who is in the top 10 percent of their class. Students from Kanawha County and Logan County are considered, as well. Madison Marshall, a native of St. Albans, was named as the recipient of the award, and stated she is grateful to be the first graduate to be selected for it. She is set to begin an orthopedic surgery residency in California at Community Memorial Health System. West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine celebrates 48th commencement ceremony This award — especially with the West Virginia criteria — makes me proud. Being from a smaller town and being honored for this scholarship means the world to me. I feel blessed that someone was willing to pay it forward and give back to future physicians. I'm glad there are people who feel it in their hearts to give back and ease the debt for us, and hopefully I can do the same in the future. Madison Marshall | Class of 2025 graduate, WVSOM The executive director of foundation relations for WVSOM, Donette Mizia, expressed that witnessing the expansion of awards and scholarships is promising for the ongoing support of future graduates from the school. It's always inspiring to see our students recognized for their hard work, and the Graduation Awards Ceremony highlights what a difference donor support can make. Watching our scholarship funds' growth, including the Triplett Scholarship's introduction, is exciting and shows how our community is stepping up to invest in the next generation of physicians. We are deeply grateful to our donors, whose generosity directly supports the success of our graduates. Donette Mizia | Executive director of foundation relations, WVSOM WVSOM student competes in Boston Marathon, helps make Mountaineer Mile a weekly tradition The recipients of the 2025 Graduation Awards Ceremony, as listed in the release, are: Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award — Claire Drotman and Michael Peterson, D.O. Student D.O. of the Year — Courtney Merwin WVSOM Alumni Association Roland P. Sharp Graduate Award — Caleb Duncan, Wyatt Bell and Zoe Harold Olen E. Jones Jr. and WVSOM Foundation Academic Achievement Award — Natalie Fabrizio Opal Price Sharp Memorial Fund Award — Olivia George Olivia Claire Obrokta Pediatric Award — Chris Roditis WVSOM's Rural Health Initiative — Donald Adkins, Nicholas Adkins, Cody Cawthon, Alyssa Chafin, Caleb Duncan, Natalie Fabrizio, Cody Fuller, Charles Lafferty, Maria Mace, Laurel Markert, Dominic Muttillo, Kymbre Robinson, Madison Robinson, Sarah Socrates, Brenna Taylor and Hannah White MSOPTI West Virginia Primary Care Scholars Award — Nicholas Adkins, Emma Ellis and Brian Tyler Moore West Virginia Emulation Endowment Trust/Dr. Olen E. Jones Jr. Scholarship — Hannah Brehm, Caleb Duncan and Cody Fuller Legacy Scholarship Endowment — Claire Drotman WVSOM Foundation Scholars — Hannah Brehm and Abigail Effingham Ntumba Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia Farson-Smith-Earley Award — Dominic Muttillo Donald Newell Sr. Memorial Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior — Cody Fuller Gwen Clingman Memorial Scholarship — Kayla Underwood Drs. John and Nancy Chambers Memorial Scholarship Fund Award — Olivia George Stephanie Dawn Barragy Memorial Scholarship — Korie Robinson Dr. Catherine A. Bishop Scholarship Fund Award — Hannah Brehm David Hinchman, D.O., Emergency Medicine Award — Kayla Underwood Dr. William R. Holmes Jr. Scholarship Award — Claire Schoyer Eugene McClung, M.D., Family Scholarship — Courtney Merwin Triplett Scholarship — Madison Marshall West Virginia Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians Award — Sarah McQueen Order of Vesalius Award — Joshua Lawson RAMS Head Award — Jessica Coxon and Daniel Hussion Clinical Sciences Award — Olivia Bell and Zoe Harold Statewide Campus Outstanding Student Awards — Natalie Fabrizio and Riley Palmquist received recognition for the Central East region; Gillian Gaunt and Louis Mauro received recognition for the Central West region; Anthony Grillo and Caroline Kayes received recognition for the Eastern region; Jillian Keyte and Casey O'Doherty received recognition for the Northern region; Steven Celmins, John Tyler Craig, Madison Marshall and Sarah McQueen received recognition for the South Central region; Jason Mitton and Alyssa Turner received recognition for the South East region; and Jennifer Ali and Shashank Singh received recognition for the South West region Donna Jones Moritsugu Memorial Award — Kenesha Bell, spouse of Wyatt Bell Remarkable Women: Rising chef at the Greenbrier making her name known nationally The awards ceremony acknowledges fourth year students and their memberships in national honor societies, as well as giving scholarships and awards created for WVSOM through the WVSOM Foundation and the WVSOM Alumni Association, the release stated. For more information on the awards and how to become a financial supporter, visit their website or call 304-793-6852. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
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WVSOM students reach 100 percent residency match rate for third year in a row
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — As the seasons shift, so did the futures of students at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) as they learned the locations of their residencies. According to a press release, WVSOM students reached a 100 percent residency placement rate for their soon-to-be graduates for the third year in a row. These students will have employment as resident physicians after completion of medical school in May. New physicians usually participate in residency programs for three to seven years before qualifying for medical licensure. WVSOM's ASPIRE counseling crew named 'Mental Health Care Hero' During the on-campus Match Day on March 21, 2025, students gathered at the WVSOM Lewisburg campus and WVSOM hubs across the state to talk about the training sites and specialties they will be taking part in. The institution's chief academic officer, Linda Boyd, D.O., congratulated students on their successful matches and expressed gratitude to the school's graduate medical education staff for the part they played in assisting students in their matches. It takes a village to create a physician, and our faculty and staff contribute to that effort. But the people who put in the most work are our students. You've worked hard to get good grades and earn your placements, and you've had to be 'on' during all your rotations to earn great evaluations. That puts you in a great place and enables you to get great matches. Linda Boyd, D.O. | Chief Academic Officer, WVSOM Governor Morrisey announces online education program, Tourism Works Approximately 65 percent of the Class of 2025, 96 students, will enter primary care programs, which span family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. 35 students matched to family medicine residencies, 48 students matched to internal medicine residencies, and 13 matched to pediatric residencies, the release stated. Other specialties for the Class of 2025 include emergency medicine, psychiatry, and obstetrics and gynecology. Some students matched to competitive placements. No student from WVSOM has placed in a plastic surgery residency in the last 30 years, and in 2024, one D.O. student in the country was selected for such a placement. In 2025, a student from WVSOM will train at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, to become a plastic surgeon, the release noted. Other competitive placements in which students matched were anesthesiology, neurology, diagnostic radiology, dermatology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Concord University offers prestigious scholarship for students pursuing education in science 31 students were matched to residencies in the Mountain State, at locations such as Charleston, Beckley, Wheeling, Huntington, and more. One student that found an in-state residency is Caleb Duncan, originally from Seth, West Virginia, who will start a family medicine residency at CAMC after he graduates. Primary care is something I'm passionate about and really wanted to go into. I'm excited to go back to the community I'm from. Being close to home will be an awesome experience. Caleb Duncan | Student, Class of 2025, WVSOM The WVSOM assistant dean for graduate medical education, Abigail Frank, D.O., recognized students for working hard to get to this point in their career. Your dedication has brought you to this pivotal moment. May your residency be a time of impactful learning and meaningful service, shaping not just your careers but the lives of your future patients. You are embarking on a journey filled with challenges, growth and the profound privilege of caring for others. Embrace the next step with courage and compassion. Abigail Frank, D.O. | Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education, WVSOM Woodrow Wilson High School alum teaches NASA program to middle school students Jason Mitten, from Pleasant Grove, Utah, matched to a anesthesiology residency located at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Lititz, Pennsylvania. He stressed the need of believing in one's self while going through the pressures of medical school. You're always a little nervous about whether you're going to match, and I'm happy to be on the other side of that now,' he said. 'But when it feels like the odds are against you, it's important to make sure you have faith in yourself. That's something I've been trying to do during this match cycle. I'm grateful that the school has given me this opportunity. Jason Mitten | Student, Class of 2025, WVSOM The WVSOM Commencement Ceremony will take place on May 2, 2025, at the Lewisburg campus. For more information regarding the institution, visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
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WVSOM to hold auto extrication training for students
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) announced that students will take part in an auto extrication training scenario. According to a press release, students from the Emergency Medicine and Wilderness Medicine clubs at WVSOM will hold an vehicle extrication training exercise in the upper parking lot of the WVSOM campus in Lewisburg from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025. WVSOM gears up for their third annual C.A.S.E. camp In the past, members of the public have stopped to offer assistance or contacted law enforcement and emergency personnel about the exercise. Although actual accidents may still happen, members of the Lewisburg Fire Department, White Sulphur Emergency Medical Services, and WVSOM security will be in attendance. WVSOM released the statement to inform the public and minimize concern, the release stated. More information regarding the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine can be found on their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
