Medical School Welcomes The Class of 2019

Class of 2019’s Motto:  Transforming passion into practice.
Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed its third class of medical students last week for Orientation in Buies Creek while the inaugural class (CUSOM 2017) began clinical rotations at affiliate hospitals and clinics at five regional campuses.
The third year medical students continue to be pioneers as the first Campbell medical students to participate in rounds at Cape Fear Valley Health, Southeastern Health, Harnett Health, Wayne Memorial Hospital and Novant Health Rowan Medical Center while the Class of 2019 enjoyed the traditions of CUSOM Orientation – a formal welcome by Campbell University leadership, laughing through introductory videos they submitted, enjoying their first taste of Sunni Skies ice cream, and participating in a service project with Food Aid International.
“This was another milestone week for Campbell University,” said Dean John Kauffman.  “The students in our inaugural class have exceeded our expectations on their first round of boards and are now part of healthcare provider teams in five regions of North Carolina.  We have residents and fellows at three locations, and we are welcoming our third class of students who represent 34 states and the District of Columbia – 39 of whom are native North Carolinians.”
“Orientation for this incoming class of medical students was their first and my first,” said Dr. Bradley Creed, the newly seated 5th president of Campbell University.  “I am embarking on a new adventure just as they are, and it was an honor to welcome them to the Campbell community and to witness their vibrant enthusiasm and commitment to becoming Campbell physicians.”
President Creed, Dean Kauffman, and the CUSOM faculty and staff were joined in welcoming the new class by medical student volunteers.
“I think the best part of orientation was getting to talk to people and see the sense of community the Class of 2019 already has,” said second year medical student Stephanie Carbone.  “I volunteered at Orientation because I wanted the opportunity to get to know the incoming class. You learn a lot in your first year of medical school and being able to get to know them and share some of that knowledge with the MS-I’s is a small way to help them out and make the transition a little bit easier.”
The first year medical students began classes Monday, August 3rd at the Leon Levine Hall of Medical Sciences in Buies Creek.