Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

03/20/2026

For the past four years, they have poured their time, passion, and perseverance into the pursuit of becoming physicians, and today that dedication came full circle. Match Day marks a defining moment, and we are proud to celebrate our ACOM OMS-IV students as they take this next step into residency. This class reflects the very best of ACOM and the future of medicine.💙

03/19/2026

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week at ACOM was one for the books. From chair calisthenics and breakfast together to afternoon ice cream floats and a little friendly competition on the dodgeball court! It was a week full of fun, connection, and well-deserved celebration.

We are grateful every day for the people who make ACOM what it is. Your dedication to our students, our mission, and each other does not go unnoticed. 💙

03/17/2026

We recently celebrated our incredible ACOM faculty and staff at our Annual Achievement Awards.🏆

Their dedication, leadership and commitment to our students and mission are what drive our success every day. It was a meaningful time to recognize the individuals who go above and beyond behind the scenes and in the classroom. Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients! We are grateful for the impact you make across our campus and community.

03/13/2026

Two days. One shared vision for the future.🤝

During The Summit, ACOM faculty and staff came together to launch our five-year strategic plan and collaborate across departments on the goals and objectives that will guide the year ahead. From big-picture strategy to team-level planning, the energy and ideas shared across campus reflect what makes ACOM strong: a community committed to working together to move osteopathic medical education forward.

03/13/2026

Please note this important update regarding entrance to the Southeast Health Emergency Room.

03/13/2026

You are one week away from meeting your match!🎉

This is the day that makes all those other days of pushing yourself beyond the limit worthwhile. Cram sessions. Sleepless nights. Determination not to give up. It will all be worth it next Friday when you unseal your future. ACOM is proud to have been along for the journey.🥼

03/06/2026

Big news for our community! Southeast Health is the first and only health system in Alabama selected to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine is the first and only osteopathic medical school in the network.

This clinical collaboration connects our team with the world class expertise of the Mayo Clinic so more patients can receive advanced care close to home.

Southeast Health is proud to announce that we have joined the worldwide Mayo Clinic Care Network. We are the first health system in Alabama invited to join and ACOM is the only osteopathic medical college in the network. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Southeast Health receives special....

03/04/2026

Annelise Howick, OMS-III, represented ACOM at the annual AAP Physiatry Conference in Puerto Rico and brought home a win for Team ACOM!

Teaming up with Dr. Amit Bhargava, a sports PM&R physician from Baltimore, she competed in the conference’s annual pickleball tournament for physicians and residents. After advancing out of two competitive pools, Team ACOM took the championship title.

Way to show up and show out both in the profession and on the court! 🏆

03/02/2026

A strong turnout and an even stronger cause!

The Heart & Sole 5K benefitting Love in Action Samaritan Clinic brought students, faculty, and friends together for a morning focused on movement, service, and community impact. From the first mile to the time spent connecting afterward, the focus stayed on community and impact.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, supported, and helped make the event a success!

02/28/2026

Today, we recognize ACOM student Michael Hamper, OMS-I, for his journey with Kleine-Levin Syndrome, an extremely rare neurological condition that affects only a small number of people worldwide.

Michael has faced unpredictable episodes of hypersomnia and severe cognitive changes since his early teens. His journey has included hospital stays, extensive testing, and a diagnosis with no definitive treatment. He has missed milestones, celebrations, and ordinary moments that many take for granted. Yet through it all, he chose to turn his experience into action.

Michael has dedicated himself to rare disease advocacy, research, and patient education. He reads the latest literature, contributes to publications, supports families navigating the condition, and works to ensure future physicians remain informed about diseases they may only encounter once in their careers.

Behind every rare diagnosis is a story of resilience. Today, we honor his.

To read his full story, click the link below:
🔗https://www.acom.edu/national-rare-disease-day-michael-hamper/

02/28/2026

On National Rare Disease Day, we are proud to highlight two ACOM students whose personal journeys with rare diseases are strengthening their commitment to advocacy, research, and compassionate patient care.

We are honored to share the story of ACOM student Andrea Gathercole, OMS-II. For years, Andrea lived with retinal tears, multiple surgeries, joint pain, and symptoms that never quite made sense together. During her first year of medical school, while reviewing a patient case in neurolab, she experienced a life changing realization. The symptoms in the case mirrored her own history. That moment set her on a path of research, self-advocacy, and genetic testing that ultimately led to a diagnosis of Brittle Cornea Syndrome, a subtype of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

Andrea not only found answers for herself, but for her parents as well. Now, she proudly calls herself a zebra and is using her voice to advocate for stronger education around connective tissue disorders in medical training. Her goal is simple and powerful. Equip future physicians to recognize rare diseases sooner so patients do not spend decades searching for answers.

Her stripes are now part of her purpose.

To read her full story, click the link below:
🔗 https://www.acom.edu/national-rare-disease-day-andrea-gathercole/