CCOM Celebrates 125 Years
Celebrate 125 years of The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, the founding College of Ƶ!
We are excited to celebrate a milestone in the history of our college - the 125th Anniversary of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM), Ƶ’s founding College.
History
Ƶ has a proud and impressive history. Founded in 1900 by J. Martin Littlejohn, Ph.D., D.O., M.D. (1865–1947), as the American College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery - later renamed the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine - the institution was incorporated in Chicago, Illinois, to train physicians in a nonprofit setting.
The Littlejohn Scholarship
Make an impact—support our new scholarship today.
To mark this 125th anniversary, we are launching a new initiative - the Littlejohn Scholarship—designed to honor our founders and support the students who will continue to advance the values and progress of osteopathic medicine for generations to come. Please consider celebrating with us and supporting our new scholarship.
Celebratory Events
2025 Event Locations & Dates
National
March 28 (AAO) | Orlando, FL
April 4 (ACOFP) | Palm Springs, CA
May 16 (MOA) | Troy, MI
Sept 27 (OMED) | Nashville, TN
Oct 10 (ACOI) | Marco Island, FL
On Campus
May 9 - Bridging Ceremony
May 27 - Hooding Ceremony
October - Special CCOM Event
For more details, please call the Alumni Relations Office at 1-800-962-3053.
Over the Years
The Founding Donor Scholarship Letter
Each alumnus who contributes to the Littlejohn Scholarship will be recognized in the annual President’s Report and honored on a special plaque that will hang on the walls of your alma mater.
Every contribution counts. Make a donation to the scholarship. Please indicate your gift toward “Littlejohn Scholarship”.