SHSU-COM has received approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to launch the Department of Biomedical & Digital Health Intelligence in Clinical Systems (BioMedics) on Sept. 1!
SHSU-COM has received a $25,000 AACOM grant to launch AI Across Residency, a new initiative that will help train resident physicians across Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium (SHREC) programs to use artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively in clinical practice.
At SHSU-COM, DO Day of Service becomes a week of giving back. 🧡
This year, students completed 15,000+ service hours through clinics, drives, mentorship, and outreach.
Shoutout to student doctor Meredith Poling for nearly 300 service hours this year!
Meet another SHSU-COM Class of 2024 Chief Resident: Urooj Arshad, DO! 🎉
Dr. Arshad is serving in pediatrics at Baylor Scott & White McLane in Temple, Texas, continuing to lead through compassionate care and support for her colleagues and patients. 🩺✨
The biggest win in Vegas? New ideas, meaningful collaboration and momentum for the future of SHSU-COM. ✨
Last month, our faculty, staff & student doctors attended the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Educating Leaders Conference.
SHSU shines a spotlight on Danyal Tahseen 🔦
From supporting underserved communities to authoring a children’s book focused on disability representation, his journey through SHSU-COM has been rooted in service, advocacy, and compassion.
Read more: https://t.co/v7Wzsadtf2
As the semester winds down, we are thankful for moments that gave our student doctors time to recharge. 🧘☁️
From slime and zen gardens to free pizza, De-Stress Fest gave SDs a chance to relax and reset before finals season hit full force.
After welcoming the Class of 2026 into our alumni family last week, we’re proud to celebrate Class of 2024 alumnus Michael Owolabi Jr., DO, on being named Chief Resident for the Internal Medicine program at Jefferson Health in New Jersey.
Congratulations, Dr. Owolabi!
In honor of National Women’s Health Week, we are highlighting Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine alongside four other SHSU colleges participating in last Saturday’s March for Babies event supporting maternal and infant health awareness. 👣
Investing in the next generation of physicians.
Marcella Schomburg-Koy established an endowed scholarship at SHSU-COM through a $25,000 commitment supporting future physicians and rural healthcare across Texas.
Read more: https://t.co/k5J99yyd45
After years of hard work, late nights, exams, and clinical rotations, the SHSU-COM Class of 2026 officially earned the title of doctor. 🎓🩺
Congratulations to the newest @samhoustonstate Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine!
🎡 Last night, the Class of 2026 celebrated at the SHSU-COM County Fair!
Students, families, faculty, and staff enjoyed rides, games, alpacas 🦙, contests, and time together reflecting on a journey that was both exciting and bittersweet.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🧡
Today, we honored the SHSU-COM C/O 2026 student doctors who have answered the call to heal and serve through military medicine.
Our Military Pinning Ceremony recognized their dedication to patient care and service to our nation. We are proud of these future military physicians.a
The SHSU-COM Class of 2026 kicked off commencement week at the Graduation Banquet! 🧡
From a 100% first-time COMLEX-USA Level 1 pass rate to countless achievements, this class continues to raise the bar.
Congratulations to all award recipients!
Julie Trinh, OMS-I at SHSU-COM, is walking for moms and babies after losing her mother during childbirth.
Join us Saturday in The Woodlands for March for Babies.
Watch her story and read more: https://t.co/giItz6P40K
Hospital/Residency Day 🤝 Our students
SHSU-COM students connected with residency programs and hospitals across Texas and beyond—exploring training opportunities and future pathways in GME.
Today is Giving Day! 🧡
Support SHSU-COM in shaping well-rounded future physicians. Your gift supports hands-on training, outreach, research, and leadership opportunities.
Give now and help shape the future of medicine: https://t.co/qaD7LyVWwk
SHSU-COM students volunteered at the Employee Health Fair in Huntsville, providing OMT (osteopathic manipulative treatment) demos and gaining interprofessional experience!
Congratulations to SDs Samantha Jo Lane, Melanie Sturm, and Magdalena Shen on their induction into Omega Beta Iota (OBI), the National Osteopathic Political Advocacy Honor Society!
Check out SD Lane and Sturm in Washington, D.C. for the induction ceremony! 🎉