Tag: Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

Wonder Women Hold Annual Panel and Scholarship Event

Yabsera Negussie

Yabsera Negussie

To close out Women’s History Month, on March 25, the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship’s Women’s Success Series in partnership with the NSU Center for Academic and Professional Success and Office of Student Success held its fifth annual NSU Wonder Women panel and scholarship award program in the Alvin Sherman Library’s Cotilla Gallery.

An inspiring panel of female business leaders in a variety of industries was moderated by NSU’s Vice President of Public Relations, Marketing, and Creative Services Kyle Fisher. The panelists were:

  • Katina Brown-Burgess, D.O., obstetrician/gynecologist and assistant professor in NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine.
  • Tamara Chase, roofing contractor, chief executive officer of Chase Roofing and owner of Shine Fort Lauderdale Window Cleaning.
  • Carmen Rodriguez, director of NSU’s Marine Environmental Education Center.

The panel spoke about a variety of topics and offered students advice on the challenges of work-life balance, power dynamics, and being one’s authentic self. The event concluded with networking.

From left, Carmen Rodriguez and Tamara Chase, Wonder Woman awardee Yabsera Negussie, Katina Brown-Burgess, Kyle Fisher and Niemah Butler

Panelists Carmen Rodriguez and Tamara Chase, Wonder Woman awardee Yabsera Negussie, Katina Brown-Burgess, Kyle Fisher and Niemah Butler. The highlight of the evening was the naming of the 2024 undergraduate wonder woman scholarship winner, Yabsera Negussie, a behavioral neuroscience major, an Honors College student, and a first-year Razor’s Edge Leadership scholar.

In second place was Alexandra Hernandez, an international studies major with minors in medical humanities, communication and business. Third place went to Sanjana Anathula, a biology major and Honors College student who is on the Honors College Advisory Board.

The winner of the Wonder Women Award received a $500 scholarship. Second- and third-place winners received a $300 and $200 scholarship, respectively.

Posted 04/09/24

DO/MPH Student Awarded Good Skin Knowledge Grant

Marina Handal, a third-year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Public Health student, has been awarded a 2025 Good Skin Knowledge grant from the American Academy of Dermatology.

Her project created a four-module lesson plan using arts and crafts to teach students about skin health and sun safety at the Fuller Center in Boca Raton, Fla. Handal and her sister, Jenna, a senior biology major in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, built models of the skin, drew pictures of the sun and created UV bracelets that changed color with sun exposure.

“We feel very humbled to have represented NSU public health through this service activity,” the sisters said. “We are thankful to our mentors from public health who have set fantastic examples of what it means to be an active team player in the community.”

Posted 04/07/24

Farquhar Honors Students Walk to Raise Suicide Awareness

This past fall semester, students in the Farquhar Honors College mental health course participated in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) Out of the Darkness walk to bring awareness to suicide prevention and mental health issues. Hosted at NSU, the community walk provided support and hope to survivors, families, friends, and advocates.

The honors team consisted of 29 walkers led by Christi Navarro, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, and included students from Navarro’s honors Exploring Population Mental Health and Wellbeing course and students and faculty from across NSU. Together, they helped combat the prevailing stigma surrounding suicide and raised $190 to support the AFSP’s mission of saving lives from suicide.

“Having the walk located at NSU and getting the NSU community involved reminds us that mental health challenges can affect us all, and we can all have a part in preventing suicide,” said Navarro. “One of the most moving parts of this event is the honors beads which we all wear to show our personal connection to the cause, as well as connecting with others [who] understand our experiences. There are ten different colored beads, [each representing different connections to the cause]. Before we walk, they call out the individual colors and ask us to raise our beads in support. It is a reminder that we are not alone in our struggles.”

Learn more about the AFSP Out of the Darkness walk.

Posted 01/14/24

Enrollment is Open for NSU’s Immersive AIM High Program

Achieve in Medicine (AIM) High, a five-day medical immersion summer program hosted by Nova Southeastern University’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, is fast approaching and the time is now to apply for in this exceptional educational opportunity.

AIM High is designed for academically strong rising high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who aspire to pursue careers in the medical or health professions. The program provides participants with an immersive experience through engaging and interactive educational sessions, fostering exploration, and significantly enhancing scientific and medical knowledge.  Sessions cover a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Introduction to Emergency Medicine (ER): Case studies are used to illustrate the skills and knowledge required in the fast-paced environment of the ER.
  • Suturing: The principles of tissue handling and suturing techniques are studied and practiced.
  • Radiography: MRI and CT technology are introduced and explained.
  • Brain Dissection: Internal structures of the brain are labeled and identified, and fundamentals of anatomy and neuroscience presented.
  • Pharmacy: The role of an ambulatory care pharmacist in diabetes management is explored, along with medication administration and blood sugar monitoring devices.
  • Sports Medicine: Basic casting and splinting skills for fractures and other injuries are introduced and practiced.
  • Health Informatics: The role of data management and data science in detecting breast cancer is discussed.
  • Emergency Preparedness/Stop the Bleed: Three main lifesaving skills crucial for someone’s survival during a bleeding injury are presented and practiced.
  • CPR and First Aid Training: A basic life support course with certification from the American Heart Association is completed.
  • Simulated Patients: Intubation skills are practiced, as well as how to listen to heart and lung sounds on high-fidelity manikins.
  • Medical Student Panel: Panelists share their experiences as medical school students, address the medical school application process, specialist areas, and their secrets to successfully navigating the field of medicine.

AIM High also serves as a unique platform for high school students to establish meaningful connections with healthcare professionals.  Throughout the week, participants have multiple opportunities to interact with experienced physicians and clinicians who share their insights and experiences.

This upcoming year, students can choose from the following options:

NSU Tampa Bay Regional Campus, Clearwater, Florida:

  • Session 1: June 24-28, 2024

NSU Davie/Fort Lauderdale Campus:

  • Session 1: July 8-12, 2024
  • Session 2: July 15-19, 2024

For additional information on the AIM High program, visit: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/community/aim-high/index.html.

Posted 01/14/24

 

NSU Receives Approval by Top University Accrediting Body

Dr. Belle Wheelan, President of SACSCOC with NSU President and CEO George L. Hanbury II

Nova Southeastern University received notification from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) that our Fifth-Year Interim Report has been successfully accepted with no additional reporting requested.

SACSCOC is the body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. It serves as the common denominator of shared values and practices primarily among the diverse institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Latin America and certain other international sites approved by the SACSCOC Board of Trustees that award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degrees.

The Commission also accepts applications for membership from domestic institutions in the other 39 states, as well as international institutions of higher education around the world.

Congratulations to all for this recognition of NSU as a preeminent university of quality and distinction!

Posted 12/05/23

USchool Students Get Hands-On Suturing Experience at NSU

Students from our Upper School Medical Fellowship program recently took part in a lab at the NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, where they gained hands-on experience in suturing techniques using pig’s feet.

This practical exercise was designed to enhance their skills in dexterity, precision, and understanding of different suturing methods.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 12/10/23

FY2025 PRG and QOL Grant Cycles Now Open

The FY 2025 President’s Research Grant (PRG), formerly the Presidents Faculty Research Development Grant (PFRDG), and Quality of Life (QOL) grant cycles are now open! This year the application process will take place on Cayuse Sponsored Projects, NSU’s new grant management system. Applications are due via Cayuse no later than January 22, 2024, 5:00 p.m.. More information, as well as application instructions, can be found on the PRG and QOL websites, linked below. Through these programs, eligible faculty may apply for internal grants of up to $15,000 in support of a variety of research and scholarly activities. PRG and QOL are tremendous opportunities to obtain support for research and scholarship at NSU, and to build faculty research capacity that can be leveraged toward external funding pursuits.

For more information about how to apply and program guidelines, visit the PRG program website here and the QOL website here. For questions, please contact PRG@nova.edu or QOL@nova.edu.

Posted 12/10/23

KPCOM Alumni Reception: A Night of Magic

On Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, NSU-KPCOM held its first alumni reception after a long hiatus. Thankfully, being in a post-COVID world, the 70 or so KPCOM alumni, faculty, D.O. medical students, and family members joined together for a lovely evening at Walt Disney World’s Epcot. Equipped with their choice of comfortable walking shoes, the reception’s guests were led by Disney Event Guides from the park’s entrances to an intimate dining experience at Italy Isola. The handpicked area for the reception is an amazing vantage point on the promenade encircling the World Showcase Lagoon.

The event’s mixed crowd provided a chance for genuine and informative interactions about current KPCOM program updates, Medical Outreach opportunities, as well as personal life updates and changes that have occurred over the years. Many of the event’s guests were excited to have an event after many years, and hopeful for what the future holds.

“I am so fortunate to not only be trusted with this job, but to also facilitate such an amazing affair to celebrate our alumni. Seeing their faces light up with joy revealed an inner youthfulness within them. They didn’t have to be physicians or educators for anyone; they could just ‘be’ … at Disney World! That was beautiful to witness, and I’m glad I received the support from my supervisor and college dean to make this happen. The first of many, I hope!”  said Sasha Saunders, M.B.A, NSU alumna and current Director of KPCOM Alumni Affairs.

As the evening progressed over hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and lots of selfies, everyone soon settled in with one last drink to enjoy the spectacular fireworks show.

Posted 11/05/23

NSU Health Veterans Care Receives $5 million from the State

From left, President George L. Hanbury II, Dr. Leonard Pounds, Sen. Alexis Calatayud, and Executive Vice President, COO and President-Elect Dr. Harry K. Moon.

On Tuesday, Oct. 3, Florida state Sen. Alexis Calatayud came to the Alan B. Levan l NSU Broward Center of Innovation and presented a check for $5 million from the State of Florida to Nova Southeastern University’s NSU Health Veterans Care.

On hand to receive the check were Dr. Leonard Pounds, NSU’s Vice President of Clinical Operations; NSU President and CEO George L. Hanbury II; and Dr. Harry K. Moon, NSU’s COO, Executive Vice President, and President-Elect.

Posted 10/09/23

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