VCOM-Virginia - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

05/28/2026

Learn how to thrive in medical school with these great tips from '26 alum Dr. Paige Daly, DO! 🩺

05/27/2026

Today was a banner day for Blaise Costa, MPharm, PhD, discipline chair and professor of Pharmacology at VCOM-Virginia. And yes—we literally had banners.

After more than two decades of dedicated research, Dr. Costa has officially received a patent for innovative small-molecule compounds that selectively modulate NMDA receptors. In practical terms, his work shows promise for developing safer, non-opioid treatments for chronic pain and stress-related disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You can read more about Dr. Costa’s research on the VCOM website.

🔗 https://www.vcom.edu/news/2023/10/20/vcom-research-may-lead-treatment-neurological-disorders

It was especially meaningful that Dr. Costa’s daughter was on hand to help deliver the official patent documentation—a reminder that at VCOM, we really are a family. Congratulations, Dr. Costa! We’re proud to celebrate this milestone with you.

05/26/2026

VCOM-Virginia's campus will be closed on May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. Today, we honor and remember the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and we reflect with gratitude on their courage and legacy.

05/22/2026

We're wrapping up EMS Week at VCOM-Virginia with a special visit from Blacksburg Rescue and Virginia Tech's Hokie Rescue! Students also repped their agency's uniforms to show off their agency pride. We thank everyone who serves the community for their dedication to public safety and health! 🚑🚒

05/21/2026

We’re proud to celebrate another national recognition for VCOM faculty leadership in medical education innovation.

A team of VCOM faculty earned a $30,000 award through AACOM’s All In! Vegas Pitch Showdown for their work with the Via Learning Management System (VLMS), a platform designed to enhance medical education and improve patient care.

Congratulations to Fred Rawlins, DO; Alexis M. Stoner, PhD, MPH; and Per Gunnar Brolinson, DO on this outstanding achievement! 👏

Read more 🔗: https://bit.ly/4tLOauk

Photo credit: AACOM

05/16/2026

On Armed Forces Day, we proudly recognize the service members who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving others. 🎖️

We are especially proud of the military students, alumni, and physicians from all four of VCOM's campuses, who lead with compassion both in uniform and in medicine. Thank you for your service and dedication to caring for others. 🩺

05/11/2026

Women’s Wellness Week reminder 💗✨

Take a moment to care for yourself this week, whether that means staying hydrated, getting outside, scheduling a check-up, or simply showing yourself a little extra kindness. Small habits can make a big difference!

05/08/2026

🎓 They did it! Today, we proudly celebrated the graduation of 175 new osteopathic physicians as VCOM-Virginia’s 20th graduating class. These remarkable men and women are headed to outstanding residency programs across the country, ready to serve, heal, and lead with compassion.

Families, friends and faculty gathered to honor their journey and celebrate the bright futures ahead. Congratulations to the Class of 2026, we are so proud of you! 🎉

05/08/2026

05/07/2026

Congratulations to our Class of 2026 military promotees! Here are some of our favorite moments from the ceremony. 🎖️🩺

Share yours here! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4nbdb05