William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine

09/02/2026

WCUCOM's American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (ACOP) recently assisted with physicals for one of the Hattiesburg Scout Troops. It's always great to see our students serving in the community.

08/26/2026

Our team was honored to attend the ribbon cutting for the new Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center Primary Care clinic. It was great to see former faculty member Dr. Keith Speed and our many alumni that are a part of their Family Medicine residency program. The clinic is a great addition for southwest Mississippi and will provide much needed care for our neighbors.

08/22/2026

2026 William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine White Coat Ceremony

08/08/2026

So grateful for one of our esteemed preceptors Dr. Foluso Fakorede of Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi for pouring knowledge into our students at the Mississippi State Medical Association Annual Session. Training the next generation of physicians is how we build a healthier MS together.

08/07/2026

WCUCOM students had the chance to hear from and discuss issues with American Medical Association President Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH at the Mississippi State Medical Association Annual Session. We were honored he took the time to meet with our students.

08/06/2026

We are proud of our alumni and friend Dr. Craig Moffett. Well deserved honor.

07/31/2026

We love Mississippi State Medical Association, Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians, and MOMA - Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association. Truly the backbone of medicine in Mississippi. We are grateful for their support of our students.

07/31/2026

William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine is hosting the ALSO Course, Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics, on September 14, 2026.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Angela at [email protected]

Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) is an evidence-based, interprofessional, and multidisciplinary training program that equips the entire maternity care team with skills to effectively manage obstetric emergencies. This comprehensive course encourages a standardized team-based approach amongst physicians, residents, nurse midwives, registered nurses and other members of the maternity care team to improve patient safety and positively impact maternal outcomes.

07/29/2026

Kicking off the school year with Orientation for the WCUCOM Class of 2030! We are excited about this class and can’t wait to see what they accomplish. It’s going to be a great year.

07/24/2026

Proud doesn’t even begin to describe how we feel about WCUCOM alumn Lt. Tyler Harless. Such a well deserved honor.

Harless named CNATRA Flight Surgeon of the Year

Lieutenant Tyler Harless has been selected as the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) Flight Surgeon of the Year award. He is attached to Training Air Wing ONE and serves at Naval Air Station Meridian’s medical clinic.

“Receiving this award is a great honor and makes me feel that the hard work and effort being put in year-round at NAS Meridian is being recognized by CNATRA,” he said.

A native of Byram, Mississippi, Harless attended Jones County Junior College before obtaining his Bachelor of Science from The University of Southern Mississippi. He then attended William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine where he obtained his medical degree as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Harless was commissioned with the U.S. Navy in 2018 through the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) and entered the Individual Ready Reserves while in medical school for four years. He has been active duty for four years.

CAPT Sylvester Foley, commodore of Training Air Wing One, had this to say, “Lieutenant Harless has been an indispensable part of Training Air Wing ONE. His dedication to our pilots, exceptional medical expertise, and steadfast support of flight operations have been instrumental in our ability to safely accomplish the mission. I am grateful for his service and proud to see him recognized as the CNATRA Flight Surgeon of the Year.”

The training wings often go on detachments to different locations around the country to complete required training. Harless spent 80 days on detachment while being the only flight surgeon for four months and being the only medical officer for all of NAS Meridian for two months during fiscal year 2025. During that time, Harless completed more than 1,300 patient encounters and obtained 34 flight hours.

CDR Traci Tullius, officer-in-charge of Naval Branch Health Clinic Meridian, believes LT Harless earned the honor for one reason – “his unmatched dedication.”

“As the sole physician in the clinic, he single-handedly carries the workload of four providers, while also seamlessly maintaining medical coverage during aviator detachments. Furthermore, when faced with severe staffing shortages and deprived of standard aviation medical technician support, he proactively trained and supervised two hospital corpsmen to fill the capability gap. His exceptional work ethic, resourcefulness, and tireless devotion to the health of our aviators make him an indispensable asset to NAS Meridian and our clinic, and the absolute right choice for this prestigious honor.”

CNATRA annually recognizes outstanding aeromedical professionals who provide exceptional medical support to student naval aviators and instructors. The recipient is selected for their proactive role in addressing health and safety issues while actively improving the quality of training.

From NAS Meridian Public Affairs Office