April Student of the Month: Camryn Daidone, OMS-IV

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 April winner: Camryn Daidone, OMS-IV, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Louisiana.

Student Doctor Daidone was nominated because she is is an altruistic, motivated, and authentic self-starter. She has always put her best foot forward to assist people, both inside and outside the hospital.

She served as a volunteer victim advocate with Colorado State University’s Sexual Assault Victim Assistance Center and developed skills in trauma processing and safety planning as well as volunteered to take calls on the hotline. During her first year of medical school, she volunteered in Hurricane Ida Relief services and distributed food and essentials, provided basic first aid, collected vitals and medical histories, and performed medication reconciliations. During her second year of medical school, she served as an anatomy lab peer tutor to help other students obtain a better understanding of various body systems and pathologies. Her commitment to volunteering and service is just one of many traits that make her an exceptional student.

During her third and fourth years of medical school, she excelled throughout all her clinical rotations and even received a Distinguished Scholar’s Award during her pediatrics clerkship. She endeavors to excel in every setting, naturally rises to any occasion, and tackles challenges without hesitation. She is eager to contribute to the innovation of medicine as a whole and took it upon herself to engage in research activities.

Her contribution to medical research demonstrates her endeavor of being a lifelong learner. She has 8 peer-reviewed journal articles that explore medicine, pediatrics, urology, gynecology, psychiatry, wound care, genetics, and quality improvement, serving as an example of her holistic competence that Student Doctors strive for. Additionally, she has completed 7 poster presentations, including presentations at conferences such as ACOI, ACOOG, and ACOS.

Student Doctor Daidone’s volunteer, clerkship, and research experiences are just a few examples of her remarkable nature as an osteopathic medical student. Her innate ability to connect with physicians, peers, and patients is one that cannot be explained by words alone. Her actions demonstrate a commitment to improving medical education, patient outcomes, and wellness as a whole. Student Doctor Daidone sets the precedent for what an outstanding student is and serves as a role-model for her fellow peers. 

Meet Camryn Daidone

What is your hometown?
Denver, Colorado

What is your education?
I earned my undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Chemistry from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. Then, I moved to Louisiana to pursue my DO at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Louisiana and will be graduating this May.

What are your hobbies?
Growing up in Colorado, I have always loved skiing, hiking and being outdoors. I also enjoy yoga, baking, painting and cuddling with my dogs.

What are three things people may not know about you?

1. When I started med school I was 100% sure I wanted to pursue OB/GYN, and it wasn’t until my third-year rotations that I fell in love with internal medicine and decided to change paths. That third year “crisis” was a bit of a difficult time for me, but I am SO happy to have found IM.
2. I attended a performing arts middle and high school in Denver and was trained as an opera singer for almost 8 years. Music took a back seat when I decided to pursue medicine, but I still have so much love and respect for music and the arts.
3. Pretty much anyone who has talked to me knows that I have a 7-year-old pit bull named Rosie, but my husband and I also recently adopted a 6-month-old puppy named Gerard who is certainly keeping all of us on our toes!

How has ACOI helped you in your education so far?
I have to admit that I had no idea what internal medicine was when I started my first year of medical school. I initially joined my school’s chapter of ACOI because they so many opportunities for volunteering in the community and hands-on learning activities during first and second year of medical school. Being a member of ACOI was a great way for me to stay connected and build community on campus while learning more about the specialty and various sub-specialties under internal medicine. As I progressed through my rotations and decided to apply to internal medicine residency, I realized how easy ACOI makes it for students to be involved on a national level and get information. I really appreciate all of the lectures and resources available to students in various stages of their training as well as the encouragement for students to attend national conferences. This year, I attended the national ACOI conference in Arizona where I was able to present a research poster and meet so many incredible students, residents and faculty. I am very grateful for the role ACOI has had in my education thus far, and I am hoping to continue my involvement in ACOI after graduation as well because I love the community that the organization creates!

Do you have an idea of what specialty you would like to go into?
I am staying very open-minded, but I am currently interested in pulmonary/critical care or hospitalist medicine. I am also hoping to be involved in medical education in some capacity regardless of which specialty I end up pursuing.