November Student of the Month: Ian Perdue, OMS-III

ACOI recognizes osteopathic medical students who are outstanding members of their medical schools and communities with the Student of the Month Recognition Program.

Please join us in congratulating the November winner: Ian Perdue, OMS-III, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM).

Student Doctor Perdue was nominated in recognition of outstanding service and commitment to his school, community, and osteopathic internal medicine. His involvement has included serving as a Course Director for the Advocacy and Action for Health Justice Scholars Program; as a Student Ambassador for ACOM; and as a member of Omega Beta Iota, the Osteopathic Honor Society. He also regularly volunteers in his local community with the Arab, Alabama Senior Center; the Southern Healthcare Hospice; the Wiregrass Museum of Art; the Samaritan Clinic; and the Wesley Place Skilled Nursing Facility. Student Doctor Perdue has received a number of awards and honors, including the Walter Scott Foundation ACOM Scholarship from the Southeast Health Foundation, the ACOM Platinum Service Award, and the ACOM Good Samaritan Award. In addition to all of this, Student Doctor Perdue is a Masters of Public Health candidate at Samford University (expected graduation 2028), an Eagle Scout, and a member of the US Navy Reserves.

Meet Ian Perdue

What is your hometown?
Richmond, Virginia.

What is your education?
Undergraduate degree in Biochemistry with a biology minor from Virginia Commonwealth University (2018). Currently pursuing a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (2028) and concurrent Masters of Public Health from Samford University (2028).

What are your hobbies?
Volleyball, golf, and reading space fantasy.

What are three things people may not know about you?

• I am ambidextrous.
• My personal motto is "An evolution to excellence through continuous improvement."
• The only social media I use is LinkedIn.

How has ACOI helped you in your education so far?
ACOI has enhanced my education by connecting me with physicians who pair clinical expertise with meaningful mentorship. One particularly valuable experience was Dr. Robert Good’s visit to ACOM, where he led a case-based presentation for our Internal Medicine Interest Group. Afterward, he stayed to speak with our executive board and offered thoughtful advice on excelling in residency, navigating a career in medicine, and becoming a growth-minded leader. His willingness to invest in us demonstrated the value of belonging to a professional community committed not only to developing skilled internists, but also to cultivating the next generation of physician leaders.

Do you have an idea of what specialty you would like to go into?
Geriatrics and hospice/palliative care.