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WVSOM Commencement Ceremony speaker emphasizes importance of battling misinformation

New graduates toss their caps into the air

It was a day where engagement was high. On May 1, members of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) Class of 2026 crossed the graduation stage following a keynote address by a renowned social media medical influencer, closing one of the most demanding chapters of their lives and opening another defined by service to patients.

New graduates toss their caps into the air
Friday, May 1, 2026 - 19:56

WVSOM Commencement Ceremony speaker emphasizes importance of battling misinformation

It was a day where engagement was high.

Adam Goodcoff, D.O.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 09:07

Social media medical influencer named graduation keynote speaker

An osteopathic physician who has millions of followers on social media platforms will return to his West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) alma mater. 

Dwan Perry, D.O.
Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 10:52

Working with athletes leads grad to provide care for Team USA

A career as a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician has given Dwan Perry, D.O., the opportunity to travel to places he’d never been before.