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A Call to Participate

by David Neff, D.O.
President, MSUCOM Alumni Association

It's with a great deal of pleasure that I extend my greetings to you as the new president of the MSUCOM Alumni Association! It's an honor to be selected to serve the college's graduates - now more than 3,000 strong - in this way.

Dr. Dan Hunt, our most recent association president, provided strong leadership and presence for our association and, on behalf of us all, I extend our sincere gratitude to him for expending his time and talents on our behalf.

As you know, MSUCOM is not only the place where we began our professional life, but it is also a powerful force for shaping our practices, our medical knowledge and the future of the osteopathic profession. Under its banner, we as alumni together can have an impact, whether through ensuring the continuation of excellence in osteopathic education or learning about health policy that affects our lives and our patients.

Of course, there are a lot of direct benefits for us too - Silverfest, CME programs, Seminar in the Sun, alumni luncheons at AOA, and more! We want to do even more for you, so please complete the recent questionnaire we sent to find out your needs after graduation.

The alumni will be involved in providing input to MSUCOM's self-study this year, the document that forms the foundation for our accreditation site visit.

For those of you who have contributed to scholarships to support MSUCOM's students, thank you! For a single in-state student living on the frugal budget established through financial aid, the total cost to graduate from MSUCOM is $153,528; for out-of-state students it is $232,728. Your generosity is both appreciated and needed.

I urge you to make the most of your connections to a great institution by participating. Get involved in events, donate, stay connected, teach, advocate, and join the Alumni Association so we can better do all of these things together!