Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

09/02/2024

We want to wish everyone a happy and safe Labor Day! Be safe in your travels and enjoy this time with your loved ones. We would also like to voice our appreciation of the ACOM faculty and staff, without whom we could not do what we do!

08/31/2024

Having access to the region's only Level II Trauma Center is another one of the many benefits ACOM students are able to take advantage of during their medical education!

08/30/2024

We are pleased to announce that William E. Admire, DO, has been named to our nine-member board of directors. Prior to his appointment to the board, Dr. Admire served on the ACOM Advisory Board.
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The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) is pleased to announce William E. Admire, DO, has been named to the college’s nine-member board of directors. Prior to his appointment to the board, Dr. Admire served on the ACOM Advisory Board. Dr. Admire, internal medicine, currently serves

08/29/2024

If you're an ACOM alumnus, don't miss this upcoming virtual event! Join Praful Patel, MD, FACOG, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology next Wednesday, September 4, at 6:30 pm, where he will discuss wellness topics around combatting physician burnout.
Zoom link: https://acom.zoom.us/j/89580266826

08/27/2024

08/24/2024

We are proud of how far we have come. Having the support of Southeast Health Medical Center since day one has made all of this possible!

08/23/2024

Attention ALL ACOM alumni! Have you reserved a spot for this year's Alumni reunion in San Antonio, Texas? The reunion dinner will be held in conjunction with the 2024 OMED conference. This is a great opportunity to catch up with ACOM faculty and some of your fellow alumni.
To sign up, click following link or contact [email protected]: https://bit.ly/3T5BLll

08/22/2024

We are proud to be number one among this great group of Osteopathic Medical Schools!

The 2024 U.S. News & World Report list of the best medical schools in the U.S. shows that all top 10 schools with the most graduates practicing primary care are DO schools, with 16 of the top 20 also being DO schools.

#1 Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
#2 Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
#3 Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
#4 William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
#5 Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine—CA Touro University California
#6 A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
#7 Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
#8 A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
#9 (tie) Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine LMU-DCOM
#9 (tie) The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth/Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
#11 Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
#12 (tie) Marian University Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine
#12 (tie) University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
#14 Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
#18 (tie) Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
#20 West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
#21 Midwestern University/Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
#24 Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
#26 Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
#32 Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
#38 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
#42 Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
#46 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
#46 University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
#48 Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
#97 Rowan University Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
#112 Midwestern University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

08/21/2024

Thank you to WTVY News 4 for interviewing ACOM leadership and students on our recent recognition from U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 medical school in the nation in 2024 for the most graduates practicing in primary care.

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine ranks first in primary care among medical schools.

08/20/2024

ACOM preceptors are an integral part of our students’ education. They educate our third and fourth-year students while they train throughout our core site network. We want to congratulate our current Regional Preceptor of the Year recipients, as well as all ACOM faculty and staff who were selected for our annual Achievement Awards. These awards are well-deserved!
To learn more about the awards and their recipients, visit https://bit.ly/471dGlC.

08/20/2024

We are proud to be a part of the Southeast Health system!

Southeast Health News Forbes 2024 list of Best-in-State Employers for the third year in a row. The Southeast Health system, which includes the Medical Center, Medical Group, Foundation, Statera and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, is proud to announce we have been

08/17/2024

Having access to the region's only Level III NICU is a tremendous asset to our students, especially those with an interest in pediatrics. The volunteer opportunities available at Southeast Health Medical Center give ACOM students invaluable hands-on experience, which will serve them throughout their medical education.

08/15/2024

Southeast Health’s investment in the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine is paying dividends for the entire region. Dothan is home to the #1 ranked medical school nationally for most graduates practicing primary care. It’s what happens when good people pull together to do what’s best for others.

08/15/2024

We are pleased to be ranked as the No. 1 medical school in the nation in 2024 for the most graduates practicing in primary care, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3yDqyl6

08/14/2024

Great work from Calley Silcox and the class of 2028!

A huge thank you to Calley Silcox, student life manager at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine We have collaborated several times this year with Calley and her group doing much needed projects around The Harbor ! This past Saturday morning she dropped off a large amount of men's, women's and children's hygiene bags! We are thankful for our partnership with the ACOM students and faculty!

08/08/2024

Always proud of our ACOM faculty and staff for showing up to support the Southeast Health Foundation!

08/06/2024

ACOM proudly remembers the birthday of Andrew Taylor Still, MD, DO, who founded osteopathic medicine.

Dr. Still founded the science of osteopathic medicine on the holistic philosophy that every individual is a unique combination of body, mind, and spirit. That understanding is the cornerstone of ACOM’s teaching.

Dr. Still remained active in osteopathic medicine almost to the end of his life. He would be proud of the growth of osteopathic medical schools since his death more than a century ago. We at ACOM proudly carry on the osteopathic medicine tradition as students, faculty and staff members as we are “Inspiring Medicine through Human Touch”.

Happy Birthday Dr. Still! His legacy lives on through the dedicated medical students, faculty and staff of ACOM.

07/31/2024

The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine cut the ribbon on the ACOM Taylor Clinic Wednesday morning, which will begin seeing adult and pediatric patients on Monday, August 5. The clinic, located at 39 Windy Hill Road, will serve the Taylor community and surrounding areas. During the ceremony, remarks were made by Walter Hill, chairman of the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, James C. Jones, DO, FACEP, dean of ACOM; Justin G. Hovey, MD, medical director of ACOM clinics and Taylor Mayor Billy M. Snell Jr. We are excited to part of the Taylor business community and begin serving patients in the area.

07/29/2024

As ACOM Founders' Month nears its end, Richard Thacker, DO, MACOI, Associate Dean of Clinical Sciences, would like to present you our fifth and final Alumni Challenge of 2024. This week, we challenge you to become a clinical preceptor with ACOM.

07/26/2024

Darnita Anderson Hill, DO visited the ACOM campus to discuss with the class of 2028 the history of osteopathic medicine, as well as her own journey from being raised in an osteopathic family to eventually becoming an osteopathic physician herself. Dr. Hill has been practicing family medicine for more than 30 years and is the author of the book Blacks in Osteopathic Medicine: An Idea Whose Time Has Come.

07/25/2024

Attention residents of Taylor, Alabama, and surrounding areas! Don’t forget to join us next Wednesday at 10 a.m., at 39 Windy Hill Road, for the ribbon cutting ceremony for our new ACOM Taylor Clinic. This clinic begins seeing primary care and pediatric patients on August 5th. We are excited about the opportunities this new facility brings to the area and we hope to see you at the ceremony!

07/24/2024

What better way to end medical school orientation than with a day volunteering at some deserving local organizations? Today, the class of 2028 completed service projects around the Dothan area. As future physicians, they have each chosen a lifetime of serving others. This was an example of their dedication to the community. We are truly proud of all their hard work!

07/23/2024

The class of 2028 was back on campus for day two of new student orientation. Some of today’s highlights included our Vendor Fair, where students get to learn more about the Dothan area and its local businesses, refreshments provided by some of those local businesses, and of course, plenty of time to socialize and get to know the other medical students with whom they’ll be sharing the next 4 years of their medical education.

07/22/2024

Day one of new student orientation is in the books and we are excited to officially welcome the class of 2028 to ACOM and the Wiregrass. Now that the white coats have been fitted and our new students have been introduced to our faculty, SGA, and each other, their next chapter is officially underway! Stay tuned for two more days of orientation excitement before classes begin on Thursday.

07/22/2024

For week four of Founder's Month, ACOM alumnus and faculty member, Sara-Bethany Smith Weir, DO would like to present you with our next ACOM alumni challenge! This week, we challenge you to consider a career with ACOM, Southeast Health, or one of our clinics. Visit ACOM.edu/Careers or Southeasthealth.org.

07/21/2024

People-ing with Purpose Podcast is back!

Tune in to our latest podcast episode featuring Southeast Health’s CEO, Rick Sutton, as he shares expertise on employee engagement and creating a people-first environment.

Listen now: https://hubs.li/Q02H3b-y0

07/16/2024

Congratulations to Southeast Health Medical Center for being named a top-performing hospital in multiple categories! We are proud to be a part of a health system that pursues and achieves excellence across the board.

Southeast Health News Southeast Health named top performing hospital by U.S. News and World Report. Southeast Health Medical Center is pleased to be named to U.S. News and World Report 2024-2025 Best Hospitals for high performance in stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure and pneumonia....

07/15/2024

As ACOM Founder's Month 2024 reaches its midpoint, we are hear from Dr. David I. Bermejo, class of 2020. Dr. Bermejo presents you with our 3rd weekly ACOM Alumni Challenge! This week, we want to challenge you to consider sponsoring a first year student's white coat. Find out how to sponsor and become a mentor today by emailing [email protected]!

07/12/2024

It's InSPIRED Week at ACOM. This annual celebration is when we take time to show appreciation for the ACOM faculty and staff while we also look forward to our next chapter. In addition to good food, fellowship, and festivities, this week also included our Strategic Planning meetings for the academic year, as well as our Achievement Awards ceremony. We are thankful for the hard work of our entire organization and want to congratulate all this year's award recipients!

07/08/2024

As we move into the second week of Founders Month, staff members Anna Elizabeth Capps and Tasha Maxwell would like to challenge you to make a student referral. To learn about the Student Referral Program and get started, visit https://www.acom.edu/alumni-referral-program/ today!