OrlanDO COM Digest

Volume 3 • Number 4

Inaugural White Coat Ceremony

The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) marked a historic milestone this September as it celebrated its first-ever White Coat Ceremony for the inaugural class of future physicians. This important rite of passage is more than just a symbolic event; it signifies the beginning of a journey rooted in compassion, integrity, and the commitment to patient-centered care.

Read the full story and view additional pictures by clicking here.

OCOM Employee Awards

OCOM Hosts Employee Luncheon & Awards Ceremony

OCOM hosted its inaugural employee awards ceremony in July of 2024. In its first year, these awards were created to recognize employees who embodied each of the core values. Learn more about the winners by reading the full article here.

OCOM's Regional Site Directors

Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine had the pleasure of welcoming its regional site directors to campus. This pivotal meeting was more than a formality—it marked an exciting step toward solidifying clinical education pathways for future OCOM students. Learn more about them and their roles here.

Regional Site Directors Meeting at OCOM

Read the full article about the Stetson Articulation Agreemen t

OCOM & Stetson University Collaborate for Articulation Agreement

We are excited to announce a new collaboration between Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) and Stetson University! This articulation agreement provides a seamless pathway for Stetson students to continue their journey toward becoming compassionate and skilled osteopathic physicians at OCOM.

OCOM Adds Lakeland Regional Health Affiliation Agreement

The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine has signed an affiliation agreement with Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. The affiliation agreement will allow medical students to participate in clinical training at LRH which has one of the busiest ER departments in the country. Learn About LRH Affiliation Agreement here.

Dr. Kiran C. Patel with Past-President of the AOA Dr. Ira P. Monka

Drs. Patel honored with AOA Presidential Citation Award

The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) is proud to announce that Drs. Kiran and Pallavi Patel have been awarded the esteemed Presidential Award, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the osteopathic medical profession and unwavering commitment to improving healthcare. Read the full story here.

Faculty Development Opportunities

The Faculty Development Team is hard at work assembling Grand Rounds along with other opportunities for continuing medical education. We will gladly share all upcoming opportunities with Clinical Faculty to register for these events. Stay tuned!

Clinical Rotation Sites

Dr. Gary Hill, Associate Dean for Clinical Education is continuing to develop locations for our third- and fourth- year students. If you have a clinic or rotation available and would like to consider a partnership with OCOM, please contact Gary Hill here.

Library Resources

Our clinical faculty have full access to a wide range of library resources designed to support both teaching and research. Additionally, our library team is available to assist with resource navigation and provide customized support tailored to clinical education needs.

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