OUM Alumni: Turning Dreams into Reality
For many OUM graduates, becoming a physician had been a delayed lifelong dream. Providing a flexible curriculum not often found at traditional brick-and-mortar universities meant our graduates were able to overcome distance, personal, and professional barriers to achieve their goal to practice medicine. For a number of OUM alumni, being given that opportunity keeps them fondly connected to OUM and to each other.
Building a Global Alumni Network
In 2022 a group of graduates from Australia, Canada, Aotearoa New Zealand, Samoa, and the US established the OUM Alumni Association (OUMAA). Inaugural board members chaired the first meeting at which attendees confirmed a Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Core Values, also brainstorming ideas for future activities.
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Core Values
- Honesty, Integrity, and Respect — We embrace honesty, inclusivity, and equity in all that we do.
- Dedication to Quality and Intellectual Rigour — We strive for excellence with energy, commitment, and passion.
- Pursuit of Innovation — We cultivate creativity, open-mindedness, and flexibility.
- Accountability — Our actions reflect our Core Values.
OUM Core Values
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Honesty, Integrity, and Respect
We embrace honesty, inclusivity, and equity in all that we do.
Dedication to Quality and Intellectual Rigor
We strive for excellence with energy, commitment, and passion.
Pursuit of Innovation
We cultivate creativity, open-mindedness, and flexibility.
Accountability
Our actions reflect our Core Values.
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Stay Involved with Your Alma Mater
OUMAA membership is open to all alumni of OUM who have graduated in good standing and who uphold the group’s Core Values.
More ways for you to stay involved:
- Speaking with prospective medical students
- Supporting students through the Clinical Mentor Program
- Guiding students through their required research project as a Research Advisor
- Accepting an invitation to be a Meet the Graduate webinar speaker
- Sharing one’s medical school journey as an Alumni Profile in the OUM Student Magazine or University newsletter
Stay Connected with OUMAA
OUMAA membership is open to all alumni of OUM who have graduated in good standing and who uphold the group’s Core Values.
More ways for you to stay involved:
- Speaking with prospective medical students
- Accepting an invitation to be a Meet the Graduate webinar speaker
- Sharing one’s medical school journey as an Alumni Profile in the University newsletter
- Join the conversation and connect with fellow alumni on the OUMAA LinkedIn Group.
OUM Graduation - Then & Now
Inaugural Graduation Ceremony
Apia, Samoa
5 May 2007
Last Graduation Ceremony
Brisbane, Australia
14 June 2025
Request Certified Digital Testamurs/Diplomas & Transcripts
OUM graduates may utilize the My eQuals platform to access certified digital versions of transcripts, testamurs, and diplomas.
About My eQuals
My eQuals is a secure site that provides certified digital documents.
How Do Graduates Request Digital Testamurs/Diplomas and Transcripts?
To receive your OUM documents in digital format, email your request to registrar@oum.edu.ws.
What Does This Service Do?
This service allows graduates to access a single electronic copy of their OUM testamurs/diplomas and transcripts, which they can share with employers, institutions, and other third parties.
Are Fees Charged for Digital Documents?
There are no fees for certified digital documents. Documentation will be provided once the Bursar has confirmed your financial account is in good standing. If you have any questions about your account, please contact the Bursar at bursar@oum.edu.ws. For any questions about digital and/or printed documents, please email the Registrar at registrar@oum.edu.ws
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