Stay Connected
Whether a recent graduate or one from the four original charter classes, UNE COM alumni all hold special memories associated with their time, place, and journey through their medical education on the coast of Maine. Likewise, the college has special memories of each of our alumni and encourages all to let us know what is happening in their lives through our Stay Connected feature. Be sure to join us for upcoming alumni events at various national meetings, state society conferences, or specialty college meetings, to renew acquaintances and meet new friends who all hold something in common — the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Another great way to stay involved is to volunteer. We depend on our alumni volunteers to be ambassadors of the Alumni Association and the University, and to help us connect with alumni in new and creative ways.
Connect with UNE COM
Join UNE COM at various conferences and area receptions across the country. Speak with current medical students, alumni, faculty, and administrators to learn more about the latest in research, academics, and more.
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
Friday, September 13, 2024 6–7 p.m. EST | NEROC and Rhode Island Area Reception Join us for a networking Happy Hour with alumni, prospective students and current third-year students from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. | New England Institute of Technology 1 New England Tech Blvd. East Greenwich, RI, 02818 |
Saturday, September 21, 2024 6–9 p.m. EST | OMED 2024 Alumni and Friends’ Reception Join us for a reception at OMED with faculty, professional staff, alumni, and students from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine! | Marriott Bonvoy San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk, Bowie Conference Room 889 E Market St. San Antonio, Texas |
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 6:30 p.m. EST | Open Alumni Zoom Meeting The UNE COM Office of Recruitment Student and Alumni Services is proud to host open Zoom Calls for alumni to connect with each other, plan events, or just network. UNE COM hosts these calls every third Tuesday, of every third month, at 6:30 p.m. EST. Note: If you are a former class officer or board member and want to have a meeting for your specific class year let us know and we can build you a breakout room. | Zoom: http://une.zoom.us/j/94851088074 |
| Friday–Saturday, October 4–5, 2024 | UNE Homecoming and Friends Weekend | Biddeford, Maine |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | The President’s Forum is an event series consisting of moderated conversations about controversial issues and timely topics, presenting diverse perspectives in a fair and balanced manner and underscoring the academy’s unique role as the ultimate marketplace of ideas. | Biddeford, Maine |
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | New York Area Reception Networking happy hour with alumni, prospective students and current third-year UNE COM students. | Albany, New York |
| Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | Pennsylvania Area Reception Networking happy hour with alumni, prospective students and current third-year UNE COM students. | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Thursday, November 21, 2024 | New Jersey Area Reception Networking happy hour with alumni, prospective students and current third-year UNE COM students. | New Brunswick, New Jersey |
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 6:30 p.m. EST | Open Alumni Zoom Meeting The UNE COM Office of Recruitment Student and Alumni Services is proud to host open Zoom Calls for alumni to connect with each other, plan events, or just network. UNE COM hosts these calls every third Tuesday, of every third month, at 6:30 p.m. EST. Note: If you are a former class officer or board member and want to have a meeting for your specific class year let us know and we can build you a breakout room. | Zoom: http://une.zoom.us/j/94851088074 |
| January 2025 (Final date TBA) | Medical Specialty Symposium UNE COM student leaders have organized the event over the last several years and it is similar to speed networking. More information will be available closer to the event. | Zoom: Registration TBA |
| February 2025 (Final date TBA) | Maine Osteopathic Association’s Midwinter Symposium | TBA |
| Saturday, March 22, 2025 | Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences COM Welcome Home Party | Portland, Maine |
| Wednesday–Sunday, March 26–30, 2025 | American Academy of Osteopathy Convocation Alumni and Friends’ Reception | Orlando, Florida |
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 6:30 p.m. EST | Open Alumni Zoom Meeting The UNE COM Office of Recruitment Student and Alumni Services is proud to host open Zoom Calls for alumni to connect with each other, plan events, or just network. UNE COM hosts these calls every third Tuesday, of every third month, at 6:30 p.m. EST. Note: If you are a former class officer or board member and want to have a meeting for your specific class year let us know and we can build you a breakout room. | Zoom: http://une.zoom.us/j/94851088074 |
| Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences Ribbon Cutting | Portland, Maine |
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 6:30 p.m. EST | Open Alumni Zoom Meeting The UNE COM Office of Recruitment Student and Alumni Services is proud to host open Zoom Calls for alumni to connect with each other, plan events, or just network. UNE COM hosts these calls every third Tuesday, of every third month, at 6:30 p.m. EST. Note: If you are a former class officer or board member and want to have a meeting for your specific class year let us know and we can build you a breakout room. | Zoom: http://une.zoom.us/j/94851088074 |
Advise a Club/Student Organization
UNE COM has nearly 50 student organizations devoted to various medical specialties, advocacy groups, and special interests. Alumni regularly return in person and virtually to provide mentorship and presentations to our students. If you’re interested in reconnecting with your old clubs or helping build a better network for new ones, fill out the Alumni Club Advising Interest Form.
Recommend a Candidate
Our alumni are some of our best recruiters. If you meet someone who has an interest in UNE COM please be sure to send any recommendations or endorsements to comrecruitment@knowledge-gate.com.
Help Interview the Incoming Class
As part of our faculty and student interview teams, alumni are invited to help interview applicants and assist in the decision of the candidate’s application. Applicants are interviewed virtually and are assessed on fit, motivation, initiative, leadership potential, work/life experience, extracurricular activities, interest in the philosophy of osteopathy, etc. You can sign up to participate by emailing comrecruitment@knowledge-gate.com.
Alumni Impact
We value and appreciate the support our alumni provide by recommending applicants, mentoring current students, providing programs to our clubs and organizations and opening doors to various clinical sites and educational opportunities. UNE COM alumni truly live the phrase of their Osteopathic Oath:
To my college I will be loyal and strive always for its best interest and for the interests of the students who will come after me.”
A testament of the value alumni place on the education they received at UNE COM is the number of excellent applicants they bring to our attention or those they encourage to apply to UNE COM. We are proud of the number of alumni who have offspring currently enrolled, or soon to be enrolled, in our College. There can be no higher testament given to the quality of education received, or faith in the current educational value, than by having alumni offspring enrolled in our College of Osteopathic Medicine. Any alumni who wish to bring candidates to our attention are encouraged to contact us via unecomalumni@knowledge-gate.com.