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Medical School Alumnus Earns Milestone Appointment
Joshua D. Lenchus, D.O., R.Ph., a graduate of NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine class of 2000, achieved a major milestone in June 2012 when he became the first osteopathic physician to be named president of the Jackson Health System medical staff in the institution’s 94-year history. “I recall attending the…
NSU Medical School Professor Emeritus Passes Away
On Jul. 11, Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine and the osteopathic medical profession lost a beloved colleague and friend when Arthur Snyder, D.O., passed away following a prolonged illness. In 1981, Snyder joined the faculty of Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine (the precursor to NSU-COM), serving as assistant…
NSU Medical School Launches Art Observation Program for Student Doctors
What do doctors and art lovers have in common? Both spend a lot of time observing fine details. Through observation, an art enthusiast can truly appreciate a painting or sculpture, while a doctor can better diagnose a patient. Using this theory, Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), recently…
Renowned Health Policy Expert to Speak at NSU Commencement
Jonathan Cohn, a senior editor at The New Republic and a nationally recognized authority on health care policy, will be the keynote speaker at a commencement ceremony at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Health Professions Division on Sunday, May 27.
Medical School Researcher to Present on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Mar. 19
Nancy Klimas, M.D., NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine professor and researcher, will be presenting her research on chronic fatigue syndrome and neuro-immune medicine on Monday, Mar. 19 at the NSU Health Professions Division’s Chancellor’s Dining Room. The presentation, which will take place at noon, will include a demonstration of REDCap…
Medical School Earns Full Seven-Year COCA Reaccreditation
Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine was awarded a full 7-year re-accreditation from the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) in the Fall of 2010. The COCA serves the public by establishing, maintaining, and applying accreditation standards and procedures to ensure that academic quality and…
NSU Medical Training in Iraq Leads to the Establishment of Training Center in Middle East
Last year, 12 Iraqi physicians learned how to administer advanced CPR and other life-saving skills on children thanks to cutting-edge technology at Nova Southeastern University. The university, in partnership with health care providers from UCLA and the International Medical Corp (IMC), conducted a three-day, live broadcast training from NSU’s main…
Medical School Professor Recognized on Most Influential Doctors in South Florida List
Paula Anderson-Worts, D.O., M.P.H., a Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) associate professor of family medicine/public health and program director of the COM/Broward Health Family Practice Residency, was recognized as one of Black Health magazine’s 25 most influential African American doctors in South Florida. She was honored on…
Office of Academic Services Honors Tutors with Fourth Annual Recognition Ceremony
In celebration of those who help NSU students succeed in their studies each day, the Office of Academic Services (OAS), part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, hosted its fourth annual Tutor Recognition Ceremony on Apr. 11. The event recognizes the invaluable work of peer and professional tutors…
Innovative Health Professions Education for the 21st Century
Nova Southeastern University’s medical school, the College of Osteopathic Medicine, recently received a $2.3 million federal grant to develop an academic curriculum to train medical and other students in the health professions to better meet the needs of patients in a changing national health care system.
University Officials from Argentina Visit NSU
A group of 25 high-ranking officials representing public and private universities in Argentina recently visited the NSU campus at the invitation of Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D. The May 28 campus visit was in conjunction with a two day Academic Summit organized by the Consul General of Argentina in Miami,…
Larry Calderon, Ed.D, NSU’s vice president for community and governmental affairs, cordially invites members of the NSU family to attend his weekly NSU Speaker’s Forum.