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ACOM Announces New Leadership Roles

ACOM is pleased to announce that Martin Sinclair Clemmons, DO, FACOI, and Susie S. White, MA have moved from interim to permanent leadership roles.

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.

Please join us in congratulating and supporting Dr. Clemmons and Ms. White.

ACOM Announces New Leadership Roles2024-01-22T09:47:12-06:00

ACOM Ashford Clinic Receives Donation From Masonic Lodge

The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Ashford Clinic is part of the college’s continued dedication to serving rural areas. The appreciation and support of local community organizations plays a large role in making this goal attainable. This week, representatives of Ashford Masonic Lodge #493 visited the ACOM Ashford Clinic to donate funds raised in support of the clinic. Members of ACOM leadership were in attendance including Justin G. Hovey, MD, the medical director of the ACOM Ashford Clinic and James C. Jones, DO, FACEP, dean and senior vice president of ACOM.

Ashford Clinic Donation From Masonic Lodge Handoff Photo
ACOM Ashford Clinic Receives Donation From Masonic Lodge2024-01-12T16:06:34-06:00

ACOM Announces 2024 Military Match Results

In advance of Match Day on March 15, the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) is pleased to announce the early military match results for members of the class of 2024. These 13 students’ commitment to serving their country parallels their passion for helping others, which has been apparent throughout their medical education at ACOM.

In the spring of each year, Match Day signifies the shift to a new phase of a medical student’s education: residency. Medical residency is a multi-year program with intensive training in a specific area of medical care. In their final year of medical school, students apply for and interview with residency programs where they may want to continue their training. The students and programs rank each other respectively through the National Residency Match Program, which runs a computerized algorithm to determine the match. Those match results are revealed on Match Day. Certain programs, such as those associated with the military, complete their match processes separately and announce those results in advance.

ACOM is proud to announce the following military match results and we look forward to celebrating the entire class of 2024 on Match Day in March.

ACOM Announces 2024 Military Match Results2024-01-05T18:04:14-06:00

Dominic Gigliotti Named ACOM Student Doctor of the Year

Dominic Gigliotti, Class of 2024, has been named ACOM’s 2023-2024 Student Doctor of the Year (SDOY). Each year, the ACOM Student Government Association requests nominations of students who demonstrate the principles of leadership, community service, dedication, and professionalism. The ACOM SGA selected Dominic from a highly competitive list of more than 40 nominated students, based on the aforementioned criteria as well as an essay on integrity.

Other osteopathic colleges across the country will also select one student from their institutions to compete for the national SDOY award.

As Student Doctor of the Year, Gigliotti will represent ACOM for the National Council of Osteopathic Student Government President’s SDOY competition in the spring.

Dominic Gigliotti Named ACOM Student Doctor of the Year2023-12-14T16:25:24-06:00

ACOM To Present the 2024 Wiregrass District Science Fair

The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine will present the 2024 Wiregrass District Science Fair early in 2024.

The Wiregrass District Science Fair is a recurring annual event where local middle schoolers, as well as fourth and fifth graders, participate by presenting projects in one of several categories including Chemistry, Robotics & Communication Technology, Bio-Medical Engineering, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Engineering Technology, and more. Last year’s event saw more than 150 projects presented by some of the area’s most talented young minds.

The upcoming event will be held on Wednesday, February 21st at the Dothan Civic Center. If your school would like to participate, please reach out to Christina Kennedy, PhD, ACOM Director of Community Partnerships, at or by calling 334-944-4030

ACOM To Present the 2024 Wiregrass District Science Fair2023-12-12T15:30:54-06:00

Parker Named Associate Professor of Pharmacology at ACOM

Southeast Health and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) are pleased to announce that R. Wayne Parker III, PharmD, has been elevated to associate professor of Pharmacology.

Prior to his promotion, Dr. Parker served as assistant professor of Pharmacology since 2017.

Dr. Parker received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from Auburn University in Auburn.

Dr. Parker’s research interests include opioid overdose pharmacology and population health with naloxone. He has served on the Alabama Opioid Task Force since 2019. Dr. Parkers spends much of his time educating the community about the dangers of opioids, especially Fentanyl, and the use of Narcan to reverse the effects of addictive pain drugs.

Parker Named Associate Professor of Pharmacology at ACOM2023-12-05T13:21:26-06:00

Stroke Symposium 2023

Students from ACOM’s Neurology and Psychiatric Interest Group, joined Physicians, nurses, first responders and clinicians from throughout the region gathered at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Friday to participate in Southeast Health’s  annual Stroke Symposium. The event, sponsored by the Southeast Health Foundation, provided attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest technology and information concerning stroke care. As a Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, the Emergency Department (ED) at Southeast Health Medical Center offers the highest level of care in the region. We are one of three hospitals in Alabama designated as a Level I stroke center. Because of that designation, we continue to be committed to the advancement of stroke care through continuous education on the science and treatment of stroke. To learn more about our comprehensive stroke care, click on https://www.southeasthealth.org/stroke-care/.

Stroke Symposium 20232023-10-27T16:11:07-05:00

Kennedy Named Director of Community Partnerships at ACOM

On behalf of the Dean’s Cabinet, we are pleased to announce Christina M. Kennedy, PhD, has added director of Community Partnerships to her current duties as associate professor of Physiology.

As director of Community Partnerships, Dr. Kennedy will help strengthen ACOM’s relationship with the local community, healthcare organizations, and various stakeholders. She will impact our mission by fostering positive relationships, driving initiatives, and engaging with the community.

Dr. Kennedy, who has been a member of the ACOM faculty for 10 years, earned her Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences and her doctorate degree in basic medical sciences from the University of South Alabama in Mobile.

Kennedy Named Director of Community Partnerships at ACOM2023-10-24T17:11:07-05:00

Thacker and Clemmons Accept New Leadership Roles at ACOM

On behalf of the Dean’s Cabinet, we are pleased to announce Richard R. Thacker, DO, MACOI, has been named associate dean of Clinical Sciences and Martin Sinclair Clemmons, DO, FACOI, will assume the role of interim associate dean of Clinical Resources.

Prior to taking over his new role, Dr. Thacker served as associate dean of Clinical Resources for more than two years. As associate dean of Clinical Sciences, he will oversee clinical curriculum, including collaboration with the clerkship directors, course directors and the Curriculum Committee.

In addition to his new role Dr. Clemmons will continue as department chair of Primary Care in the division of Clinical Sciences. As interim associate dean of Clinical Resources, he will oversee third- and fourth-year clinical training through ACOM’s expansive network of hospitals, clinics and preceptors.

Please join us in congratulating and supporting Dr. Thacker and Dr. Clemmons in their new leadership roles.

Thacker and Clemmons Accept New Leadership Roles at ACOM2023-10-24T17:07:10-05:00

Sara-Bethany Weir, DO Joins ACOM Ashford Clinic

Southeast Health and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) are pleased to announce that Sara-Bethany Weir, DO, board-certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, has joined the Ashford Clinic medical team.

In addition to practicing at the clinic, Dr. Weir is also an assistant professor of Family Medicine in the Clinical Sciences division at ACOM.

Dr. Weir, a 2018 graduate of ACOM and a native of Ozark, comes back to the Wiregrass from Lansing, Michigan, where she served as a family practice physician at Sparrow Medical Group Holt, which is part of Sparrow Hospital. She completed her residency at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital at Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan.

In addition to earning her medical degree at ACOM, Dr. Weir received her dual Bachelor of Science degrees in biomedical and nutrition science from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.

The ACOM Ashford Clinic is managed by the Southeast Health Medical Group with clinical support provided through the medical college. The clinic’s medical director is Justin G. Hovey, MD, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. The clinic also allows ACOM medical students a hands-on patient experience in a rural clinic setting.

Dr. Weir’s husband, Connor Weir, DO, who is also an ACOM graduate, is a general surgeon at Southeast Health Surgery Clinic.

Sara-Bethany Weir, DO Joins ACOM Ashford Clinic2023-10-13T11:09:36-05:00
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