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First College of Osteopathic Medicine in west Tennessee given greenlight to recruit inaugural class

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation has granted Baptist Health Sciences University's College of Osteopathic Medicine pre-accreditation status and approval to start recruiting students for fall 2024.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation has granted Baptist Health Sciences University's College of Osteopathic Medicine pre-accreditation status and approval to start recruiting students for fall 2024.
  • First College of Osteopathic Medicine in West Tennessee opens at Baptist Health Sciences University.
  • Offering a college of osteopathic medicine will help fill the gap for primary care and other medical specialties in the Mid-South."
  • BHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine will accept students from across the U.S., with a focus on medical students in the Mid-South.

Community, elected officials celebrate the proposed Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine during groundbreaking ceremony

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Officials from Meritus Health, including Maulik Joshi, Dr.P.H., president and CEO, reminded attendees of why the four-year osteopathic medical school is needed at the ceremony.

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  • Officials from Meritus Health, including Maulik Joshi, Dr.P.H., president and CEO, reminded attendees of why the four-year osteopathic medical school is needed at the ceremony.
  • Following that timeline, the proposed Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine could welcome its first class of students in the fall of 2025.
  • An independent economic impact study performed by Tripp Umbach shows the proposed Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine will bring considerable economic impact to the region.
  • More information on the proposed Meritus School of Osteopathic Medical can be found at MeritusHealth.com.

Health Education Leaders Launch Continuing Medical Education for Clinicians in Digital Medicine

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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BOSTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), Rocky Vista University (RVU) College of Medicine, and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) launched a new library of continuing medical education (CME) courses as foundational education for practicing clinicians to learn how to effectively and efficiently leverage new digital approaches to caring for their patients. The Digital Health CME Certificate consists of eight modules on digital health, which clinicians can now sign up for here.

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  • The Digital Health CME Certificate consists of eight modules on digital health, which clinicians can now sign up for here .
  • "As the first osteopathic medical school in the U.S. to incorporate a Digital Health Track (DHT) in medical education, RVU was the perfect partner for this project."
  • "In hopes of improving patient safety and health outcomes during the rapidly expanding digital era, a collection of innovative continuing medical education modules was crafted in partnership with the Digital Medicine Society.
  • About the Digital Medicine Society: The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) is the professional society serving the digital medicine community, driving scientific progress and broad acceptance of digital medicine to enhance public health.

The Rise Fund Invests in The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine and Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine; Launches Center for Health Education and Access

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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The Rise Fund, TPGs multi-sector global impact investing strategy, today announced investments in two leading medical colleges, The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) and Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) and the launch of the Center for Health Education and Access (The Center), a new, integrated, mission-driven osteopathic education platform.

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  • The Rise Fund, TPGs multi-sector global impact investing strategy, today announced investments in two leading medical colleges, The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) and Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) and the launch of the Center for Health Education and Access (The Center), a new, integrated, mission-driven osteopathic education platform.
  • Existing investor, Rice Management Company will retain its stake in both schools and become an investor alongside The Rise Fund in the Center for Health Education and Access.
  • The Center will pursue partnerships with national health systems to advance clerkship placement and graduate medical education and will pursue new opportunities to expand access within the field of medical education.
  • We are excited to welcome The Rise Fund as a partner in our mission to improve the quality and accessibility of medical education.

Norman S. Wright Named President and CEO of Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Friday, January 14, 2022
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The Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Noorda-COM) Board of Trustees has selected Norman S. Wright, Ph.D., to serve as president and chief executive officer of the college following a national search.

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  • The Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Noorda-COM) Board of Trustees has selected Norman S. Wright, Ph.D., to serve as president and chief executive officer of the college following a national search.
  • The Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine is fortunate to have someone with Dr. Wrights unique set of skills and experience as its next president, said Francis Gibson, chair of the board of trustees of the college.
  • I am deeply honored to have been chosen to lead the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine at such a critical time in higher education, said Wright.
  • Located in Provo, Utah, Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Noorda-COM) offers an innovative and unique approach to medical education.

TCS Education System Announces Pre-Accreditation Status For New Kansas College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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CHICAGO and WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TCS Education System , a Chicago-based nonprofit system of colleges that work collaboratively to advance institutional sustainability, student success, and community impact, announced today the Kansas Health Science Center - Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-KansasCOM) has received pre-accreditation status from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and is now recruiting students for its inaugural class to begin August 2022.

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  • CHICAGO and WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TCS Education System , a Chicago-based nonprofit system of colleges that work collaboratively to advance institutional sustainability, student success, and community impact, announced today the Kansas Health Science Center - Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-KansasCOM) has received pre-accreditation status from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and is now recruiting students for its inaugural class to begin August 2022.
  • "TCS was founded on the idea that fostering student excellence starts by supporting critical institutional functions," says Michael Horowitz, Ph.D., president and founder of TCS Education System.
  • TCS Education System (TCS) is an integrated, nonprofit system that works collaboratively to advance institutional sustainability, student success, and community impact.
  • Opening the Kansas Health Science Center - Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2022, KHSC strives to positively impact the health landscape in Wichita and the state of Kansas through directly addressing the disparity in access to healthcare.

Kansas Health Science Center - Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine Now Recruiting Students for Inaugural Class to Begin August 2022

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Kansas Health Science Center - Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-KansasCOM) has received approval from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) to start recruiting students for the 2022 academic year after receiving pre-accreditation status.

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  • WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Kansas Health Science Center - Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-KansasCOM) has received approval from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) to start recruiting students for the 2022 academic year after receiving pre-accreditation status.
  • Achieving pre-accreditation for our Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine allows us to begin to address the state's physician shortage while simultaneously addressing other issues affecting population health.
  • Kansas Health Science Center is a nonprofit organization committed to developing strong, innovative education programs in emerging areas of health care.
  • Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine's inaugural class will begin in August 2022.

Noorda-COM Begins National Search for New President and Appoints Interim President

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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The Board of Trustees of the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Noorda-COM) today announced it will begin a national search for a new permanent president and has appointed Dr. Norman S. Wright, Ph.D. as interim president during the search.

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  • The Board of Trustees of the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Noorda-COM) today announced it will begin a national search for a new permanent president and has appointed Dr. Norman S. Wright, Ph.D. as interim president during the search.
  • Dr. Wright is a current member of the Noorda-COM Board of Trustees.
  • Dr. Richard P. Nielsen, president of Noorda-COM for the past two years, has retired from his position effective June 30, 2021.
  • The Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation granted Noorda-COM Pre- Accreditation status in December 2020. https://noordacom.org
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UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine Achieves Major Accreditation Milestone

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
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"This is yet another recognition of the high standards and outstanding education that students can expect from the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine.

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  • "This is yet another recognition of the high standards and outstanding education that students can expect from the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine.
  • "\nThe American Osteopathic Association (AOA) represents more than 151,000 osteopathic doctors and students across the nation.
  • Upon that review, UIWSOM was granted full accreditation.\n"Receiving full accreditation from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation is the culmination of years of determination and commitment to the UIWSOM mission and vision by hundreds of wonderful people," says Dr. Robyn Phillips-Madson, dean of UIWSOM.
  • "\nAccording to the AOA, the osteopathic profession, which includes pediatricians, OB-GYNs, internists.

Now Pre-Accredited, Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine Has Been Approved to Enroll Medical Student Applicants

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
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Prospective students among the nearly 2,000 applicants to the new Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Noorda-COM) will soon be accepted for enrollment after the college was granted Pre-Accreditation status Friday.

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  • Prospective students among the nearly 2,000 applicants to the new Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Noorda-COM) will soon be accepted for enrollment after the college was granted Pre-Accreditation status Friday.
  • When all four years are at maximum enrollment, Noorda-COM will have 194 medical students in each class, becoming the Intermountain Wests largest medical school.
  • Located in Provo, Utah, Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Noorda-COM) is a medical school offering an innovative and unique medical education approach.
  • A governing Board of Trustees oversees Noorda-COM, which received Pre-Accreditation Status by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.