Faculty, staff and students from the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) proudly represented the college at the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) annual OMED Conference, held this year in Nashville, Tennessee.
ICOM hosted a booth in the exhibit hall, welcoming attendees and sharing the mission of the college with physicians, residents, and students from across the nation.
Several members of the ICOM community were invited to present their work during the conference:
- John Edge, OMS-III and faculty members Andrea Belovich, PhD and Ted Huzij, DO presented their research on the role of Guanfacine in adult ADHD.
- Annie Hoffman, OMS-IV presented on OBI-OPAC Student Advocacy.
- Robyn Dreibelbis, DO represented the Mountain States Institute at the OMED residency fair, highlighting the new Saint Alphonsus Nampa Family Medicine Residency Program.
ICOM’s presence extended beyond the conference halls. The College proudly served as a sponsor of the American Osteopathic Foundation’s Honors Gala, where Nathaniel Landreth, OMS-III was recognized as a finalist for the prestigious Golden Ticket Scholarship and awarded $5,000.
In addition, a number of ICOM student leaders participated in national conversations and governance, working with National SOMA (Student Osteopathic Medical Association) and National COSGP (Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents).
Through presentations, networking, and recognition, ICOM’s impact was felt across OMED, furthering the college’s mission of advancing the osteopathic profession and preparing future physicians to serve patients across Idaho and beyond.
