Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

08/06/2026

ACOM proudly remembers the birthday of Andrew Taylor Still, MD, DO, who founded osteopathic medicine.

Dr. Still founded the science of osteopathic medicine on the holistic philosophy that every individual is a unique combination of body, mind, and spirit. That understanding is the cornerstone of ACOM’s teaching.

Dr. Still remained active in osteopathic medicine almost to the end of his life. He would be proud of the growth of osteopathic medical schools since his death more than a century ago. We at ACOM proudly carry on the osteopathic medicine tradition as students, faculty and staff members as we are “Inspiring Medicine through Human Touch”.

Happy Birthday Dr. Still! His legacy lives on through the dedicated medical students, faculty and staff of ACOM.

08/05/2026

Generosity is always worth celebrating!💙

As a thank-you to everyone who supported this year’s Together ACOM Faculty & Staff Campaign, the Southeast Health Foundation brought Party Penguin to campus today for a well-deserved sweet treat.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our ACOM faculty and staff, we exceeded our campaign goal and raised $21,305 in support of the Foundation’s mission. Thank you to everyone who contributed to another successful campaign!

08/04/2026

Our OMS-III and OMS-IV students are beginning an exciting new chapter as they start clinical rotations at core sites across the Southeast. We're proud to see 34 of our student doctors joining HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital and Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, where they'll gain invaluable hands-on experience while caring for patients and serving the Bay County community.

Thank you to our outstanding clinical partners for helping educate and mentor the next generation of osteopathic physicians. Read more in the article below! 💙🥼

Student doctors from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine were introduced to their new placements at HCA Gulf Coast Hospital and Ascension Sacred Heart Bay.

34 third- and fourth-year students will be calling Bay County home as they complete a year of clinical rotations at both hospitals.

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08/01/2026

What an incredible kickoff to our inaugural Wiregrass Wellness Hub! 💙 Thank you to everyone who came out to learn, connect, and invest in a healthier community.

And in case you missed it… yes, our Dean even joined in on a healthy cooking demonstration. 👨‍🍳🥗

08/01/2026

The Wiregrass Wellness Hub is happening NOW! 💙

Join us at the ACOM Pavilion from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TODAY for free health and wellness resources, sports and wellness physicals, and more. We can’t wait to see you!

07/31/2026

Congratulations to ACOM OMS-IV Timothy "Ross" Thompson on being named the Second Place recipient of the 2026 BoardVitals Medical School Scholarship!

Selected from applicants across the country, Ross was recognized for his thoughtful vision of how medical education can evolve to meet the demands of a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. His passion for advocacy, leadership, and service continues to make a meaningful impact both within the osteopathic profession and beyond.

Ross's accomplishments include publishing research on pediatric energy drink consumption and medical simulation, serving as Region 2 Trustee for National SOMA, participating in DO Day on the Hill, and receiving the 2025 OPAC James M. Lally, DO Award for his advocacy efforts.

Congratulations, Ross, on this well-deserved recognition! We are proud to have you representing ACOM and can't wait to see the impact you'll continue to make as a future osteopathic physician.

07/30/2026

Let’s take a look back at Assignment Day earlier this year, when our then OMS-II students learned which core sites they would call home for the next year of their medical education.

This week, those plans become reality as our OMS-III students begin clinical rotations at core sites across the Southeast. Through hands-on training, mentorship from experienced physicians, and real patient interaction, they’ll continue building the knowledge and skills needed to become compassionate osteopathic physicians.

Congratulations, Class of 2028! We’re excited to see all you’ll accomplish during this next chapter. 💙

07/29/2026

As ACOM Founders' Month nears its end, Richard Thacker, DO, MACOI, Associate Dean of Clinical Sciences, would like to present you our fifth and final Alumni Challenge of 2026. This week, we challenge you to become a clinical preceptor with ACOM.

07/27/2026

The campus is officially full again!🎉

Today, we welcomed our OMS-II students back for their first day of classes. To celebrate, The Party Penguin stopped by with shaved ice to help everyone cool off and kick off the new academic year. Here’s to a great year ahead. Welcome back, OMS-II! 💙

07/23/2026

The First Patient Memorial Service is a heartfelt tribute to the generous individuals who chose to donate their bodies to the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Willed Body Program. Through this extraordinary final gift, they provide our future physicians with an invaluable opportunity to learn, grow, and become better doctors.

As you hear from our students, we hope you feel the lasting impact your loved one’s generosity has had, and will continue to have, on their journey to becoming compassionate, skilled physicians.

Today, we honor those whose legacy lives on through education, service, and the countless lives they will touch for generations to come.