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Upholding the Values of Medicine and the Nation: UIWSOM Hosts Military Match Day Ceremony

12/13/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) hosted its Annual Military Match Day ceremony. The UIWSOM Office of Student Affairs and the UIW Office of Military and Veterans Affairs have hosted this ceremony since December 2020 to reveal and celebrate the placement of military-affiliated applicants seeking residency or postgraduate positions in military programs. This opportunity is exclusive to service persons eligible to participate in the residency match season, meaning they have completed all the requirements of their respective medical programs.

Brooks City Base Celebrates Its 61 Year Legacy

11/20/2024

UIWSOM Hosts Inaugural Humanities in Healthcare Symposium

11/15/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Saturday, Nov. 9, UIW’s School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM), in collaboration with the UIWSOM chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, hosted the inaugural Humanities in Healthcare Symposium. This first-time event welcomed approximately 70 community members and guests to hear from a variety of speakers as they discussed healthcare related topics such as professionalism, ethics, spirituality and humanism.

UIWSOM Attends Osteopathic Medical Education Conference 2024

09/27/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The American Osteopathic Association hosted its annual Osteopathic Medical Education Conference, OMED, in San Antonio from Thursday, Sept. 19, through Sunday, Sept. 22. The event brought together thousands of osteopathic physicians, medical students and other health professionals from across the country, providing valuable networking opportunities and insights from guest speakers and leaders in the field of osteopathic medicine.

UIW Med Students Join “Walk with a Doc” Promoting Health and Wellness in Southside San Antonio

08/09/2024 Sourced from UIW News

In a vibrant display of community spirit and dedication to public health, medical students from the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) recently participated in the "Walk with a Doc" program in San Antonio on Saturday, July 20. This initiative, designed to promote physical activity and wellness, provides an opportunity for community members to walk alongside doctors and medical students, engaging in conversations about health and wellness.

UIWSOM Hosts 160 Students at 2024 Health Professions Day Camp

06/12/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Monday, June 10, UIW’s School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) hosted its annual Health Professions Day Camp. UIW’s Health Professions Day Camp allows students to experience being part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team as they engage in analyzing medical case studies, clinical simulations, healthcare career exploration and health professions program admission advising.

100% of Eligible Students Match at UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine 2024 Match Day

03/22/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On March 15, the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) hosted its annual Match Day celebration, welcoming family and loved ones to support their soon-to-be doctors as they learned where they matched for residency. The school hosted its first Match Day in 2021 with 96% of students matching, followed by 2022 and 2023 with 99% of students matching both years. This year, 100% of the 139 eligible UIWSOM students matched into 16 different healthcare specialties.

UIWSOM's First-Generation Medical Student Alliance Hosts Mini-Med School Event for High School Students

03/08/2024 Sourced from UIW News

UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) students in the First-Generation Medical Student Alliance (FGMSA) recently invited local high school students to their campus to attend a mini medical school event. The student-led organization represents and advocates for first-generation medical students by fostering a supportive environment that provides accessible resources crucial to personal growth, autonomy and educational advancement.