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Growing into the Doctor of Her Dreams: Spring 2025 Graduate Dr. Denise Vera Nemeth

05/08/2025 Sourced from UIW News

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) presently has five health professions schools: Feik School of Pharmacy, Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions, Rosenberg School of Optometry, School of Rehabilitation Sciences and School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM). It is through the University’s emphasis on critical thinking, holistic approaches and clinical experience that UIW prepares the next generations of healthcare providers to serve their local and global communities. One of these remarkable future healthcare practitioners is Denise Vera Nemeth, a UIWSOM’s Spring 2025 graduate.

UIWSOM Celebrates Soon-to-Be Doctors During Match Day 2025

04/03/2025 Sourced from UIW News

On Friday, March 21, medical schools across the nation celebrated Match Day, the day when the National Resident Matching Program releases results to applicants seeking residency and fellowship training positions in the United States.

UIWSOM Preceptors Uplift Aspiring Healthcare Professionals

02/07/2025 Sourced from UIW News

At the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM), professors dedicated themselves to uplifting, educating and preparing the next generation of physicians. Through its rigorous curriculum and hands-on learning experiences, the school strives to empower the medical education community to achieve academic, professional and personal success and develop a commitment to lifelong learning. But UIWSOM students also receive ample and critical support beyond the Nest.

UIW Healthcare Student Organizations Take Flight in the New Year

01/17/2025 Sourced from UIW News

A new semester at UIW has just begun, but students at the University’s health professions programs wasted no time organizing to further their own professional development and opportunities for growth in their chosen fields.

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.

UIWSOM Unveils New Campus Amenities to Help Students Combat Stress

07/06/2023 Sourced from UIW News

Students of the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) have two new spaces to enjoy and utilize to promote their health and wellbeing – a gaming room and fitness center. The sounds of quarterbacks calling plays, and the enthusiastic clicking of controller buttons will now be common sounds in the student lounge on the UIWSOM campus. Last week these new spaces were officially opened by SOM leadership who proudly showcased the school’s new amenities.

Four people holding signs that say I Matched

UIWSOM Learners Celebrate Match Day Ceremony

03/24/2023 Sourced from UIW News

It was a frigid Friday morning, but nothing could cool the excitement of the standing-room-only crowd of soon-to-be doctors, family and friends who gathered on March 17 for National Match Day. The group from the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) crowded together at the Hangar 9 event space on the Brooks campus to collectively share the good news about where they had “matched.”

UIWSOM Learner Co-Authors Article in the Journal of Clinical Medicine

02/17/2023 Sourced from UIW News

UIWSOM fourth-year learner Tyler Williamson co-authored a research article published in the February edition of the Journal of Clinical Medicine that studies the effects of longer-term chronic pain.

Student working with medical tools during the workshop

UIWSOM Learner Hosts Vascular Surgery Workshop

02/09/2023 Sourced from UIW News

Greg Williams, a second-year learner at UIWSOM, planned and held a anastomoses vascular surgery workshop for his fellow learners. Dr. Kevin Engledow, DO of UT Health San Antonio (UTHSA) , led the workshop, while Le Maitre Vascular, a company dedicated to manufacturing devices to prevent or treat peripheral vascular disease, provided the supplies.

Daryl O. Traylor and Tyler K. Williamson

Two SOM Learners Earn Awards

02/03/2023 Sourced from UIW News

Two learners from the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) are recent recipients of special awards recognizing their hard work and accomplishments.

Diversity in the Medical Field

09/29/2022 Sourced from UIW News

What factors in general surgery residencies encourage women and minorities to apply to these programs? This is the question UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine learners Rachael Holtzman (second year), Deepti Akella (second year) and Jacqueline Danisi (fourth year) set out to research. They examined different factors that influence diverse applicants when applying to general surgery residency programs.

Servicio (Serving) through Amigos en Medicina Clinic

09/23/2022 Sourced from UIW News

Yesenia Anaya, a second-year learner at the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM), was one of the many students who participated in the third session of the Amigos en Medicina clinic on Saturday, Sept. 17. UIWSOM, along with the UIW School of Physical Therapy (SoPT), Ortho-SA and CHRISTUS Health, provide free hip and knee arthritis evaluations for Southside residents in San Antonio at each Amigos en Medicina clinic.

Dr. Thomas M. Evans, interim provost Caroline Goulet, TLU provost and TLU president

UIW and TLU Sign MOUs to Establish Health Professions Pathway for TLU Graduates

09/02/2022 Sourced from UIW News

UIW and Texas Lutheran University (TLU) announced they have entered into a series of memorandums of understanding (MOU) as part of UIW’s Health Professions Pathway. The MOUs pave the way for TLU students to further their education in four different areas of health professions by reserving interview slots for qualified students to have an opportunity to attend the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine, the Feik School of Pharmacy, the Rosenberg School of Optometry, and the UIW School of Physical Therapy.

UIWSOM learners participating in the health fair

UIW Participates in Local Fair Addressing Health Disparities

07/15/2022 Sourced from UIW News

Faculty and learners from the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) and the Cardinal Nursing and Wellness program participated in the Access Denied Health Fair on May 28. UIW supported the event by providing water and coffee to attendees. Additionally, Dr. Lyssa Ochoa, a preceptor for UIWSOM, and Dr. Jason Miller, program director for the UIWSOM Psychiatric Residency Program, served as members of a panel that facilitated discussions with individuals from the area.

UIWSOM Alumni Excel in First Year of Residency

07/14/2022 Sourced from UIW News

In May 2021, the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine celebrated its inaugural graduating class. Now, the first cohort has completed a year of residency and six program alumni have been named Resident of the Year by their respective programs.

UIW Administration Building Summer Edition

Academic Highlights: Summer Edition

07/01/2022 Sourced from UIW News

UIW learners helping at the Amigos en Medicina clinic

Schools of Osteopathic Medicine and Physical Therapy Hold Follow-up Amigos en Medicina Clinic

06/16/2022 Sourced from UIW News

In January, the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM), the UIW School of Physical Therapy (SoPT), Ortho-SA and CHRISTUS Health partnered to form Amigos en Medicina (AEM). Together they are providing free hip and knee arthritis evaluations for Southside residents in San Antonio. The second AEM clinic held in May partnered the UIWSOM, SoPT, Ortho-San Antonio, CHRISTUS Health and River City Produce to follow up with 12 patients, tracking their progress from the inaugural AEM clinic held in January.

UIW Welcomes New Deans

05/13/2022 Sourced from UIW News

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce the appointment of two new Deans. Dr. John Pham will head the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM) and Dr. Javier Clavere will take over as the Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS).

(L-R) Dr. Robyn Phillips-Madson and Robert Seddon

UIW Receives Major Donation For Future Doctors

05/13/2022 Sourced from UIW News

Robert Seddon made his latest contribution that will change the lives of UIW students and South Texans. A $100,000 gift brings the total of the Ingrid Seddon Endowed Scholarship in Osteopathic Medicine to $400,000. It is the largest endowed scholarship fund benefitting students at the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Students celebrate being matched for their residency or fellowship

The Next Step Towards a Life of Service: UIWSOM Celebrates Match Day

04/01/2022 Sourced from UIW News

On Friday, March 18, the crisp, cool morning air was filled with anticipation as University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) learners waited to see where they would complete their residency or fellowship training positions. Families waited, huddled together under a large outdoor tent due to COVID-19 restrictions, repeatedly refreshing the National Resident Matching Program webpage that would reveal their matches.

Be Your Own Superhero: Walker Moderates Movement is Life workshop

03/04/2022 Sourced from UIW News

Dr. Melissa Ann Walker, assistant professor of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM), was a featured moderator for the recent Movement is Life (MIL) Caucus. She moderated the movement workshop, "Be Your Own Superhero: The Power of Physical and Mental Immunity."

(L-R): Eliza Gonzalez, IBC VP and Jorge Leal, CEO of LMC standing next to photo of Matias De Llano

UIW Receives Major Gift from Laredo Trust

02/14/2022 Sourced from UIW News

UIW is proud to announce it has received an $85,000 donation for the Primary Care Residency Programs at the Laredo Medical Center. This latest gift from the Matias De Llano Charitable Trust brings the total donations from that trust to $415,000 since 2018. The International Bank of Commerce (IBC) in Laredo oversees the Matias De Llano Charitable Trust.

Dr. Julie Nadeau (left) and Dr. Tanja Stampfl (right)

UIW Announces 2022 Faculty Awards

02/04/2022 Sourced from UIW News

Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, the University of the Incarnate Word Faculty Senate and University Mission and Ministry, faculty across UIW were honored with the 2022 Faculty Awards in January.

Two UIWSOM Students Published in San Antonio Medicine Magazine

01/28/2022 Sourced from UIW News

“Medical school is hard and so is running, but as a collective, we endure it together, we grow together, we laugh together and we uplift each other.”

Dr. Dr. Robyn Phillips-Madson introduces the new UIWSOM Mobile Osteopathic Medicine unit

Building from Scratch

01/20/2022 Sourced from UIW News

As the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) founding dean, Dr. Robyn Phillips-Madson prepares to retire, she reflects on her time helping start UIW’s osteopathic medical school. “To be a founding dean has been an incredible experience,” said Phillips-Madson. “The more I learned about UIW and the position, the more I was convinced that this was a mission and university I could commit to wholeheartedly.”

Rising from the Pandemic

01/19/2022 Sourced from UIW News

Dr. Ronda Gottlieb, UIW director of Clinical Health, has been part of UIW’s team of first responders since the onset of the pandemic. As she recounts, “On Jan. 9, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a mysterious coronavirus-related pneumonia in Wuhan, China. At that point, cases were very low in China, but on January 20, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began screening for Coronavirus at three U.S. international airports. When the first confirmed U.S. case of COVID-19 was identified in Washington state, the UIW Incident Command team began officially meeting."

Left to Right: Rosalinda Sanchez Moncada, Scholarship Recipient; Dr. Bill Gonzaba; Dr. Chris Nesser, director, UIW Graduate Program in Health Administration

University of the Incarnate Word Announces Recipient of Inaugural Dr. William “Bill” Gonzaba Endowed Scholarship

12/06/2021 Sourced from UIW News

UIW and the Gonzaba Medical Group are proud to announce the recipient of the inaugural 2021-2022 Gonzaba scholarship. Rosalinda Sanchez Moncada of San Antonio will receive a scholarship toward her Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree at UIW.

Q&A Spotlight: Dr. Robyn Phillips-Madson

10/14/2021 Sourced from UIW News

Dr. Robyn Phillips-Madson, founding dean and professor of Family Medicine at the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine, was the recipient of this year’s Servant of Christ award, given by the San Antonio Christian Medical & Dental Association. Madson will be honored at the association’s 2021 fall banquet on Oct. 19.

UIWSOM new Mobile Osteopathic Medicine Unit

UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine set to Launch First Mobile Medical Clinic

07/28/2021 Sourced from UIW News

With the support of the Moody Foundation, the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) has launched a mobile medical clinic called the Mobile Osteopathic Medicine unit (MOM). The 29-foot vehicle will allow medical students and faculty to deliver services to the community including osteopathic primary care, immunizations, health screenings and more.

UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine Achieves Major Accreditation Milestone

05/10/2021

UIW is proud to announce that the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) has been granted full accreditation from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).

UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine Set to Make History

05/05/2021

UIW is proud to announce that the inaugural class of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) students at the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) will graduate Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 9 a.m.

UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine Set to Make History

05/05/2021 Sourced from UIW News

UIW is proud to announce that the inaugural class of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) students at the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) will graduate Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 9 a.m.

Vaccine to help Southside area residents

UIW Helps Bring COVID Vaccine to Underserved Area

04/09/2021 Sourced from UIW News

At least three dozen UIW students from the Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing, Feik School of Pharmacy and School of Osteopathic Medicine along with over 100 volunteers will participate in a COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic at Southside High School on April 10, 2021. About 1,000 area residents have been pre-registered to receive the vaccine.