Adkins Named Student Researcher of the Year
Sarah Adkins (OMS III) has been selected by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) and the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP) as the 2024 National Student Researcher of the Year.
She was chosen from a field of 41 highly qualified applicants representing colleges of Osteopathic Medicine across the country. The National Selection Committee noted that they were impressed with the quality of her application.
Created in 2015, the Student Researcher of the Year award is intended to recognize osteopathic medical students with highly competitive experiences and advancement in clinical, translational, or basic science research. The recipient is selected based on their contributions to osteopathic research as it aligns with the mission of the Osteopathic profession and its governing bodies.
Recognition for this award will be included in the programming for the upcoming 2024 AACOM Educating Leaders Conference.
Dr. Clemmons has been named associate dean of Clinical Resources, a position in which he has served on an interim basis since October. In this role, Dr. Clemmons oversees third- and fourth-year clinical training through ACOM’s expansive network of hospitals, clinics and preceptors. He will also continue as department chair of Primary Care in the division of Clinical Sciences.
Ms. White has been named Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) officer. She has served as interim DEI officer since March. Ms. White will continue to provide ongoing oversight of ACOM’s DEI initiatives supporting students, faculty and staff. Ms. White will also continue to serve in her current role as ACOM Contracts and Policy Manager. Her role in DEI supports ACOM’s core values and commitment to a welcoming and supportive campus environment.
