Willcox, DO, FACOFP Greetings from the American Timothy Kowalski, DO Osteopathic Association Vice Provost and Trustee of the AOA Greeting from the Class President Daniel Wayne Shields,
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The Edward Via
College of Osteopathic Medicine
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of Osteopathic Medicine
Welcomes you
to the Commencement Ceremony
Honoring the Class of 2020
Saturday, the second day of May Two Thousand and Twenty
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A Message from the Dean Jan M Willcox, DO, FACOFP
Greetings from the American Timothy Kowalski, DO
Osteopathic Association Vice Provost and Trustee of the AOA
Greeting from the Class President Daniel Wayne Shields, Jr
Graduation Address John G Rocovich, Jr., JD, LLM
Presentation of Candidates for Degree in Course
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Conferring of the Degrees Jan M Willcox, DO, FACOFP
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Dean, Virginia Campus
The Osteopathic Oath Led By: Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, DO, FACOFP
Jan M Willcox, DO, FACOFP
Alma Mater Performed By: The SOAP Notes
Congratulations from Faculty & Staff
and Class Memories
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Mission
The MISSION of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is to prepare globally-minded, community-focused physicians to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved populations and promote research to improve human health.
VCOM’s faculty, staff, and students VALUE: Professionalism, integrity, duty, compassion, altruism, knowledge, and critical thinking.
The Degree of Osteopathic Medicine
We commit to give with no expectation and to advocate for the wellness of mind, body and spirit of our patients with a local focus and a global perspective.
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Dear Class of 2020,
On behalf of the entire College, we want to take
this time to congratulate each graduate It is your
dedication, strength, and stamina that has brought you
to this exciting milestone in your career When you
enter your residency and further training, you will be a
significant caregiver for your patients during this time
Your future is so bright it is blinding The practice of
medicine you will enter after today will not be the same
practice of medicine when you retire Remember these
truths that have been so since Dr Andrew Taylor Still, the father of osteopathic
medicine graduated: “You do not know all of medicine today and you never will,
so be a life-long learner Caring for the whole person is to care for their mental
health, their physical health and their spiritual well-being, so practice life-long
caring And remember the human body is a wonderful creation with an amazing
ability to heal when given the right environment, the right care, and right
support.”
We are so very proud of every graduate and welcome you to join over 3,100
graduates known as VCOM Alumni!
John G Rocovich Jr., JD, LLM is the founder of the
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)
and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Mr Rocovich is an attorney and the Chairman of the
law firm Moss & Rocovich Attorneys-at-Law, P.C in
Roanoke, where he practices taxation and trusts and
estate law Mr Rocovich has dedicated himself to his
alma mater, Virginia Tech, and has held many offices to
assist in the enhancement of that university
His interests and support extend to other areas of education and civic
organizations where he serves as a board member, including colleges and
universities, museums, and financial and commercial institutions.
Commencement Speaker
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Andrew Peter Abouzeid
Rameel Ahmad
Anthony Patrick Allsbrook
Kelly Ann Armentrout
Houria Balmakhtar
Jenna Renee Bartley
Kyle Joseph Baumann
Corinna Lynn Bayuk
Lynsay Megan Bush
Benjamin Thomas Buterbaugh
Jennifer Lynn Cashwell
Cristiana Cavallari
Marco James Comianos
Samuel John Coster
Ryan Douglas Coultas
Jordan Nicole Damiano
Louis Michael Damiano
Nola Michelle Darden
Anthony Michael Del Zotto
Joseph Gino Del Zotto
Natale Demarco, Jr
Kathryn R Donovan
Russell Wayne Dowell
Melissa Anne Edwards
Nathaniel Joseph ElsnerMegan Elizabeth Fanelli Christopher McKee FergusonCarrie Lee Fisher
Ann Shepherd ForrestJohn David GaskillCory Scott Geoghegan Anum Hasan
Brittany Leigh Hatchett Marcus A Healey Mitchell Raymond Horten Sehr Humayun
Sean Huy Huynh Scott Steven Hyland, Jr
Danial Anwar KhanJoshua Giwon Kim Royce Kim Peyton Kremer Kristina Chantel Krumpos Catherine Edelmira LaRoweChristina Marie Lee Kristin Elizabeth Lescalleet Paneeni G Lohana
Wallie Martínez-Vega
Jessica Maria May Franklin Colin Nathan McGuire Tyler James Miluski Chadwick Christian Nabors Samantha Minh Thy Nguyen Kelsey Hodges Norris Jancarla Marie Ocampo Olivia Gwen Osborne Ashley Landis ParksJoseph Thomas Parrish Dhara Patel
Alex Stephen PauliniSarah Elizabeth PayneNha-Han Nguyen Pham Kathryn Croft Rakes Leah Avary SomervilleKahley Mariel Stanco Tammy N TranKimberly Rose Van DongenTyler Edward Weeks Christina Elizabeth Worgo
Sigma Sigma Phi is an Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity The objectives and purposes are to further the science of osteopathic medicine and its standards of practice and to improve the scholastic standing among its students Class of 2020 students with
a 3.8 overall grade point average at the time of induction, who have demonstrated that they have performed significant community service and have a proven track record of professionalism and leadership skills are eligible for consideration of membership
Class of 2020 members of the Sigma Sigma Phi, Chi Chapter are:
Omega Beta Iota Honors Society
Corinna Lynn Bayuk
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The following students were selected for the Health Professions Scholarship Program and Medical and Dental School Stipend Program (MDSSP) have been commissioned into their respective branches of the military These students are promoted upon receipt of their degree from VCOM We thank them for their service and dedication to our country
VCOM CLASS OF 2020
Air Force
Jill Elizabeth Danyluk
Jessica Maria May Franklin
Mitchell Raymond Horten
Kristina Chantel Krumpos
Gabrielle Ann Bruzda
Louis Michael Damiano
Natale Demarco, Jr
Cory Scott Geoghegan
Shajaylyn Leaner Lee-Combs
MDSSP - Army ReservesHunter Jaymes Hicks
Health Professions Scholarship Program
The following students were selected for the Arnold P Gold Foundation’s Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) These students were nominated by their peers and then chosen by a selection committee The society recognizes students who display compassionate patient care and are role models for others.
Alexis Jacqueline Achey Lewis
Rachel Lynae Brownell
Lynsay Megan Bush
Chad Everett Byrd
Priyanka Satish Chati
Madison B Compton
Hannah Gullickson Folsom
Clayton Michael Fulbright
Paige Caroline Gwynn
Michael Paul Heslin
Scott Steven Hyland, Jr
Danial Anwar KhanTaylor Ray MacDonaldSindhu Krishna MarampudiJessica Maria May FranklinEtta Grace NaborsThu Thi Ngoc NgoKelsey Hodges NorrisShannon Elizabeth O'TooleDhara Patel
Alex Stephen PauliniAliya Nailyevna PlaceresChelsea Time RubisMargaret Katherine StormSean Karl SutphenTammy N TranAshley Marie VojtekEmma Richards York
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CLASS OF 2020
Kyle Joseph Baumann
Christian Medical and Dental Association
National Student Community President - 2018-2019
Northeast Regional Student Representative - 2017-2019
Corinna Lynn Bayuk
Student Osteopathic Medical Association
Junior National Pre-SOMA Director - 2018-2019
The AOA Commission on Osteopathic
College Accreditation
Data and Reports Committee - 2018-2019
Jamesha Sada Lewis Bryant
The Student National Medical Association
Regional Parliamentarian - 2018-2019
Sarah Elizabeth Payne
Council of Osteopathic Student Government
Presidents (COSGP)
VCOM-VA Research Representative - 2018-2019
Qiana J Smith
The Student National Medical Association
Regional Community Service Liaison - 2018-2019
Jeffrey Michael Wright
American Association of Colleges of
Osteopathic Medicine
ED to MED Student Ambassador - 2018-2019
CLASS OF 2021
John David Baker
Virginia Rural Health Association
Student Representative to the Board of VRHA - 2018-2019 Northeast Regional Student Representative - 2017-2019
Sabrina Noelle Gerlich
Medical Society of Virginia
Delegate - 2018-2019
Karen Marie Hayde
Student Osteopathic Medical Association
National Liaison Officer - 2018-2019
Jordan Paige Hiegel
Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP)
VCOM-VA Research Representative - 2018-2019
Vivek Atul Patel
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents
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STUDENT LEADERS 2016 – 2020 | Class of 2020
Class Officers
President: Daniel Wayne Shields, Jr.
Vice President: Ashley Marie Vojtek
Secretary: Dhara Patel
Treasurer: Yasmeen Adia Midgette
Student Government Association (SGA)
President: William Tyler Rockwell
Vice President:
(Second Year): Dakotah Rose Forell
(First Year): Thomas Powers Barber
Treasurer: Mary Elizabeth Novak
Secretary: Sarah Lillian Marchione
Webmaster: Nicholas Joseph Masciello
Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA)
President: Sneha Rupen Shah Vice President: Katherine Farrell Griffin Treasurer: Joel Rajan Chittazhattu Secretary: Kayla Marie Hartz National Liaison: Sarah Elizabeth Cottrell- Cumber
2016-2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
Class Officers
President: Daniel Wayne Shields, Jr.
Vice President: Ashley Marie Vojtek
Secretary: Dhara Patel
Treasurer: Yasmeen Adia Midgette
Student Government Association (SGA)
President: Thomas Powers Barber
Vice President:
(Second Year): Jill Elizabeth Danyluk
(First Year): Vivek Atul Patel
Treasurer: Mehreen Shahid
Secretary: Shannon Elizabeth O'Toole
Webmaster: Anika Jeanette Trent
Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA)
President: Corinna Lynn Bayuk Vice President: Jaqueline Marie Gillman Treasurer: Jeffrey Michael Wright Secretary: Sindu Krishna Marampudi National Liaison: Emma Richards York
2017-2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
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Student Leaders
Class Officers
President: Daniel Wayne Shields, Jr.
Vice President: Ashley Marie Vojtek
Secretary: Dhara Patel
Treasurer: Yasmeen Adia Midgette
Student Government Association (SGA)
President: Vivek Atul Patel
Vice President:
(Second Year): Cassidy Elizabeth Capps
(First Year): Sarah Cauthorne Lowen
Treasurer: David Matthew Johnson
Secretary: Randdie-Joyce Rameau
Webmaster: Bree Ann Eccles
Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA)
President: Tyler Marie Davidson Vice President: Sabrina Noelle Gerlich Treasurer: Megan Christina Ohlfest Secretary: Kellie Nicole Gervas National Liaison: Karen Marie Hayde
2018-2019 ACADEMIC YEAR
Class Officers
President: Daniel Wayne Shields, Jr.
Vice President: Ashley Marie Vojtek
Secretary: Dhara Patel
Treasurer: Yasmeen Adia Midgette
Student Government Association (SGA)
President: Sarah Cauthorne Lowen
Vice President:
(Second Year): Samantha Mae Chandler
(First Year): Samantha Michelle Barta
Treasurer: Priyanka Nair
Secretary: Mai Thanh Lam
Webmaster: Ankit Soni
Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA)
President: Calvin Tran Vice President: Hayley Renee Lawrence Treasurer: Abe-Melek Bekele
Secretary: Alyson Marie Schlieper National Liaison: Alana Ines Castro-Gilliard
2019-2020 ACADEMIC YEAR
HONOR CODE COUNCIL
Kristina Chantel Krumpos
Steven Pahl Pappas
Darshan Indukumar Shah
Divya Venkata Tumuluru
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DISTINGUISHED STUDENT SCHOLAR AWARDS
Internal Medicine
Daniel Wayne Shields, Jr
Kahley Mariel Stanco
Kimberly Rose Van Dongen
Pediatrics
Jenna Renee Bartley
Christopher McKee Ferguson
Yasmeen Adia Midgette
OBGYN
Alexis Jacqueline Achey Lewis
Anthony Michael Del Zotto
Kenia Elizabeth Lobo Aranda
Psychiatry
Kelechi Onenye Acholonu
Corinna Lynn Bayuk
Ann Shepherd Forrest
Clinical Primary Care
Alexis Jacqueline Achey Lewis
Scott Steven Hyland, Jr
Joshua Giwon Kim
Surgery Anthony Patrick Allsbrook Christina Marie Lee Shannon Elizabeth O’Toole
Family Medicine Lynsay Megan Bush Christopher McKee Ferguson Casey Daniel Edward Johnson
Geriatrics Carrie Lee Fisher Wallie Martínez-Vega Sarah Elizabeth Payne
OMM Wallie Martínez-Vega Nicole Lynn Meyer Victoria Elizabeth Tschantz
Student of the Year
Abingdon
Nathaniel Joseph Elsner
Augusta
Michael Paul Heslin
Carilion New River Valley
Kelly Ann Armentrout
Kelsey Hodges Norris Riverside
Anam Fatima Jafri South Boston Alexis Jacqueline Achey Lewis
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ORGANIZATION PRESIDENTS (2017-2018)
American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians Aileen Nicole Virella
American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians Victoria Elizabeth Tschantz
American College of Osteopathic Internists Leo Paul Druker
American College of Osteopathic Neurologist and Psychiatrists Mahon Mahmodian
American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists Leah Avary Somerville
American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians Elena Christine Krahe
American Medical Women’s Association Rosemary Carolyn Mattaino
American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine Louis Michael Damiano
Anesthesiology Specialty Committee Joseph Thomas Parrish
Bioethics and Humanities in Medicine Paneeni G LohanaCardiology Specialty Committee Aleena Moin Christian Medical and Dental Association Kyle Joseph Baumann (2019)
Joshua Giwon Kim (2020)Dermatology Specialty Committee Sehr Humayun Hispanic Community Medical Outreach Chad Everett Byrd
Infectious Disease Specialty Committee Nha-Han Nguyen Pham
Integrative and Complementary Medicine Committee Darshan Indukumar Shah
Muslim Medical Student Association Syed Nial Hasan
Neurology Specialty Committee Jennifer Lynn Cashwell
Orthopedic Specialty Committee Alex Stephen PauliniPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Committee Melissa Anne Edwards
Project Smile Committee Kristina Chantel Krumpos
Sigma Sigma Phi Ryan Douglas Coultas
Student Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons Steven Donald Jette
Student National Medical Association Qiana J Smith
Student Osteopathic Surgical Association Samuel John Coster
Virginia Rural Health Association Rachel Horn MullinsWilderness Medicine Committee Sean Karl Sutphen
Via Wellness Shannon Elizabeth O’Toole
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CLINICAL SKILLS AND SIMULATION INTERNS
Clinical Skills Interns
Kelly Ann Armentrout
Jenna Renee Bartley
Yasmin Bata
Priyanka Satish Chati
Clayton Michael Fulbright
Syed Nial Hasan
Michael Paul Heslin
Sarah Elizabeth Payne
Daniel Wayne Shields, Jr
Victoria Elizabeth Tschantz
Simulation Interns Cory Scott Geoghegan Anam Fatima Jafri Elizabeth Frances Klinger Kristina Chantel Krumpos Ezekiel Steven Kurcab Christina Marie Lee Jason Santos Martinez Sydney Anne Stayrook David Wozny
STUDENT AMBASSADORS FOR ADMISSIONS
Colleen Melissa Leathrum Allen
Anthony Patrick Allsbrook
Kelly Ann Armentrout
William Francis Barker
Corinna Lynn Bayuk
Rachel Lynae Brownell
Benjamin Thomas Buterbaugh
Madison B Compton
Miranda Elaine Cox
Louis Michael Damiano
Leo Paul Druker
David Nathaniel Eames
Michael Ray Epps Jr
Bushra Ferdous
Hannah Gullickson Folsom
Jacqueline Marie Gillman
Michael Paul Heslin
Hunter Jaymes Hicks
Elena Christine Krahe
Kristina Chantel Krumpos
Jamesha Sada Lewis Bryant
Travis Chase Lipscomb
Arya Mohammad Reza Loghmani Mahon Mahmodian
Nicole Lynn Meyer Yasmeen Adia Midgette Rachel Horn Mullins Etta Grace Nabors Brandon Tyler Nave Shannon Elizabeth O’Toole Dhara Patel
Alex Stephen Paulini Cailyn Prescott Scanlan Qiana J Smith
Tammy N Tran Christopher Austin Trower Ashley Marie Vojtek Jeffrey Michael Wright
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Trang 16Degrees in Course
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Andrew Peter Abouzeid
Alexis Jacqueline Achey Lewis
Kelechi Onenye Acholonu
Rameel Ahmad
Mohammad Ahmed
Colleen Melissa Leathrum Allen
Anthony Patrick Allsbrook
Kaleigh Erin Hale Almeida
Kelly Ann Armentrout
Houria Balmakhtar
Thomas Powers Barber
William Francis Barker
Jenna Renee Bartley
Yasmin Bata
Kyle Joseph Baumann
Corinna Lynn Bayuk
Aziza Tamara Bomani
Robert Nolan Brackenrich
Anne Grace Brezovec
Rachel Lynae Brownell
Gabrielle Ann Bruzda
Dian C Bueno Gonzalez
Lynsay Megan Bush
Cody Dalton Bushman
Benjamin Thomas Buterbaugh
Chad Everett Byrd
Emily Caroline Carbaugh
Jennifer Lynn Cashwell
Cristiana Cavallari
Priyanka Satish Chati
Mohammad Talha Chaudhry
Kimberly Michele Chekan
Ting Ho Danny Cheng
Neha Choubey
Marco James Comianos
Madison B Compton
Martin Earl Cook
Samuel John Coster
Ryan Douglas Coultas
Miranda Elaine Cox
Jordan Nikole Damiano
Louis Michael Damiano
Jill Elizabeth Danyluk
Nola Michelle Darden
Martin Eugene DeBerardinis
Anthony Michael Del Zotto
Joseph Gino Del Zotto
Kathryn R Donovan Russell Wayne Dowell Leo Paul Druker David Nathaniel Eames Melissa Anne Edwards Nathaniel Joseph Elsner Michael Ray Epps Jr Celine Adnan Fadel Megan Elizabeth Fanelli Bushra Ferdous Christopher McKee Ferguson Carrie Lee Fisher
Hannah Gullickson Folsom Ann Shepherd Forrest Richard Steffan Frazier Clayton Michael Fulbright John David Gaskill Cory Scott Geoghegan Malik Khamal Isaiah Giles Jacqueline Marie Gillman Paige Caroline Gwynn Peter Maxwell Hartung Anum Hasan Syed Nial Hasan Brittany Leigh Hatchett Marcus A Healey Michael Paul Heslin Hunter Jaymes Hicks Mitchell Raymond Horten Sehr Humayun Sean Huy Huynh Scott Steven Hyland, Jr Anam Fatima Jafri Steven Donald Jette Casey Daniel Edward Johnson Jasmine Phylisha Jones Zeba Khalid
Danial Anwar Khan Mahreed Rahman Khan Ahmad Nauman Khawaja Joshua Giwon Kim Royce Kim Elizabeth Frances Klinger Elena Christine Krahe Peyton Kremer Kristina Chantel Krumpos Ezekiel Steven Kurcab