Students Provide Screenings for Special Olympians

On February 26, RVUCOM’s chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) hosted MedFest, a recurring event in which students, mainly first- and second-year students, conduct sports physicals for athletes competing in the Special Olympics. The sports physicals—which are important to the athletes’ overall training—were conducted in partnership with Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO), a nonprofit organization that provides sports training for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

The organizers at SOCO "go above and beyond to help orchestrate a seamless event that assists countless athletes and their families," said Helaine Mills, OMS II, who helped coordinate the event. "Everyone [at] Med- Fest is excited to be there. Athletes are buzzing about what sports they will be participating in this summer [and fall]… and the volunteers [are eager] to help." The ACOFP Chapter and SOCO will host one more Med- Fest event on May 14th and are currently planning on hosting two additional MedFests in the fall.