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ATSU-KCOM holds 2010 commencement ceremony
Posted: 05.15.2010 at 6:07 PM
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KIRKSVILLE, MO. -- A.T. Still University 's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine held it's 118th annual commencement ceremony Saturday morning at Baldwin Hall on the Truman State University campus.

This year, 172 students from 35 states and eight countries received degrees from KCOM.

KCOM alum and president of the American Osteopathic Association Dr. Larry Wickless delivered the commencement address.

“The best part about being a D.O. is that your journey is never ending. It's that you're embarking on a career that will provide you with many different opportunities. No matter where your journey will lead you and no matter what route you take please do one thing--stay connected with your osteopathic family,” he said.

Dr. Wickless also received an honorary Doctor of Osteopathic Medical Education Degree at the commencement ceremony.

Twenty-one of this year’s KCOM graduates will enter the armed services to become military physicians.

KTVO congratulates all the members of the KCOM Class of 2010!

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