Back Together Again - SOM Homecoming Weekend 2026
Friday, September 11
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Student-Alumni Networking Lunch
Info: This is your opportunity to impart your words of wisdom on current medical students during this casual networking lunch.
Location: Marshall University Medical Center | 1600 Medical Center Drive, Huntington
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
CME Lecture by Shane A. Wells, MD (Class President, '06)
Host: Shane A. Wells, MD '06
Info: Imaged-based Biomarkers of the Lower Urinary Tract
Learners will understand how lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) develop and progress, recognize why conventional imaging has limited value in guiding clinical or surgical decisions for these patients, and explore how quantitative imaging techniques may enhance risk stratification, personalized diagnosis, and targeted treatment
🕑: 02:15 PM
CME Lecture by Carmella Evans-Molina, MD, PhD (Class President, '01)
Host: Carmella Evans-Molina, MD, PhD '01
Info: Title - "New Paradigms for the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes"
This session highlights new disease‑modifying therapies for type 1 diabetes, emerging precision‑medicine strategies to better time and target interventions, and the expanding use of β‑cell stress biomarkers to guide care.
🕑: 03:15 PM
CME Lecture by Matthew M. Snyder, MD (Class President, '16)
Host: Matthew M. Snyder, MD '16
Info: Title - "Acute Aortic Dissection for the Primary Care Provider"
Dr. Snyder will provide focused expertise in the diagnosis of acute aortic pathologies, the initial management of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection (TAAD), and an overview of current surgical strategies for TAAD.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Homecoming Happy Hour
Info: The perfect time to unwind and reconnect with your classmates.
Hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine will be served.
Location: Marshall Memorial Student Center, John Marshall Room – 2nd Floor
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Reunion Banquet
Info: Join us as we celebrate the classes of 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021 and present the 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award to Dr. Carmella Evans-Molina, Class of 2001, at our annual reunion dinner and banquet. This event is open to all alumni.
Cost: Complimentary to members and guests of 1981 & 1986; All other attendees, $35 per person. (Business casual)
Location: Marshall Memorial Student Center, John Marshall Room – 2nd Floor
Saturday, September 12
🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Mimosas & Mingling
Host: Dr. Nathan '11 & Mrs. Griffin Hatfield
Info: This informal mix and mingle gathering features a mimosa brunch and time to visit with School of Medicine faculty and staff. Location: 1505 McCoy Road, Huntington
🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Tailgate Party
Info: It’s Herd game day! Wear your green and white and join us for the School of Medicine Tailgate Party. Children and families welcome. Location: Marshall Sports Medicine Institute
2211 3rd Avenue, Huntington
🕑: 07:00 PM
Marshall v. Middle Tennessee
Info: Location: Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Huntington
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