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SWAG��ƵReceives Health Professions Higher Education Excellence In Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine

October 3, 2024

In what has become an annual honor, VCOM’s work to build a richly diverse community has again been recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine.

Darnita Anderson Hill with members of SNMA

Darnita Anderson Hill, DO, Speaks about the History of Blacks in Osteopathic Medicine

February 12, 2024

William G. Anderson is an icon in the osteopathic profession. He was the first Black president of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), a member of the AOA Board of Trustees and a member of VCOM’s founding Board of Directors. He is also an icon of the Civil Rights Movement. He worked with Martin Luther King, Jr., and was the personal physician to Rosa Parks. He and his wife wrote a book about their experiences fighting for civil rights in Albany, Georgia, the proceeds of which go back to the American Osteopathic Foundation to provide scholarships for Black students who want to pursue education in osteopathic medicine.

Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee Inspires SWAG��ƵCommunity Members to Blaze Their Own Trail

February 13, 2023

On Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee was the keynote speaker for VCOM’s William G. Anderson, DO, Speakers Series, the premier event of the College’s Black History Month celebration.

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Recognized for its Efforts to Increase Diversity in Healthcare

November 16, 2022

William G Anderson DO Speaker Series - Jay-Sheree Allen, MD

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SNMA Presents - The William G. Anderson D.O. Speaker Series 2022

Making Your Mark in Medicine With Jay-Sheree Allen, MD

Dr. Jay-Sheree is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, advocating for the health of the Millennial generation and minority populations.

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Campus: Virginia

When: March 1, 2022 6:30pm to 8:00pm EST

MMSA Health Fair

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SWAG��ƵMedical Muslim Student Association Presents:

ISNRV HEALTH FAIR 2022

1284 N MAIN ST, BLACKSBURG, VA 24060

Visit the MMSA Health Fair for free check- ups, health awareness talks, and OMM treatments!

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Campus: Virginia

When: March 4, 2022 5:00pm to 8:00pm EST

Region VI Medical Education Conference: Bridging Global Healthcare Disparities

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Hosted by: SNMA
Where: Online at Accelevents (see flyer below)

The theme of this event is focused on educating future physicians on providing medical to international communities significantly affected by healthcare disparities.