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

Osteopathic College Earns Top 20 Ranking in U.S. News & World Report

Dr. Noel Alonso with Patient

The Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine earned a top 20 ranking in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s Best Medical Schools report in the most graduates practicing primary care category. Osteopathic medicine is rooted in primary care, and osteopathic medical students are taught through this lens, equipping them to care for patients as whole people.

Nine osteopathic colleges ranked in the top 10, and 12 in the top 20, for most graduates practicing primary care.

  • #1 Midwestern University
  • #2 Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
  • #3 Western University of Health Sciences
  • #4 Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • #5 Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine at University of Pikeville
  • #6 T. Still University of Health Sciences-Kirksville
  • #7 Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • #8 Touro University California
  • #9 Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
  • #14 West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • #15 T. Still University of Health Sciences-Mesa
  • #20 Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

 

COM Outlook Wins CASE Award

On January 28, the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine’s COM Outlook magazine received the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Bronze Award of excellence in the magazines–alumni/special interest category. The CASE District III Institutional Awards represent the very best in advancement across the southeastern United States.

“This is the third award COM Outlook has won within the past year,” said Scott Colton, B.A., APR, director of medical communications and special projects for NSU’s Office of Printing and Publications and COM Outlook executive editor. “These awards speak to the sustained excellence of the magazine and the myriad talents of the individuals who play an essential role in creating each issue.”

In 2020, COM Outlook received the first-place prize in the magazine and periodicals category in the Public Relations Society of America Tampa Bay Chapter PRestige Awards and the Best Magazine award from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.

Faculty From Two NSU Colleges Partner for COVID-19 Research

 A cross-disciplinary COVID-19 research project is bringing together faculty from NSU’s College of Psychology and the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine.

The research is a joint effort involving Madhavi Menon and Weylin Sternglanz, both faculty in the College of Psychology, and Bindu Mayi of the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

“What we’re looking at is psychological correlates of COVID-19 preventive health behaviors,” Sternglanz said.

Sternglanz noted that while there are many preventive behaviors like masking and social distancing that can reduce people’s likelihood of contracting COVID-19, not everyone carries out those behaviors. Because of that, Sternglanz, Menon, and Mayi are studying the personality and social variables that might predict if people will or will not engage in preventive health behaviors.

The current project builds on previous research that the three faculty members conducted in 2019 on preventive health behaviors relating to mosquito-borne illnesses. That research was inspired by the Zika fever outbreak that had previously made news headlines. Menon said the study will have about 400 participants, divided evenly between undergraduate students and medical students.

“It’s very similar to what we had for our Zika studies, and we’re trying to keep everything comparable across the two studies,” Menon said. “The only distinction is we’re incorporating these COVID-19-related questions about beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes towards the coronavirus.”

According to Menon, the research will also study factors like self-esteem, overall psychological well-being, and social support from family and significant others. The previous study examined the relationship between conscientiousness and social support and found that the interaction of both influenced preventive health behaviors.

NSU Florida to Host Online Symposium “Policing the Black Man”, Feb.12

Free Two-Day Virtual Event Open to All Members of the Community

Features Prominent Figures in Law Enforcement, the Judicial System and Education

WHO:       Officials from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law, the College of Psychology and the Lifelong Learning Institute, along with:

  • Gregory Tony, Broward County Sheriff;
  • Harold Pryor, Broward State Attorney;
  • Gordon Weekes, Broward County Public Defender;
  • Dale V.C. Holness, Broward County Commissioner, District 9; and
  • Angela J. Davis, Distinguished Professor, American University Washington College of Law, and one of the authors of “Policing The Black Man: Arrest, Prosecution And Imprisonment”

WHAT:      Two-day virtual symposium: “Policing the Black Man: Arrest, Prosecution And Imprisonment,” which examines how the judicial system interacts with the African-American Community.

WHERE:    Each day’s presentation will take place online via Zoom

  • Registration online HERE
  • Event program online HERE

WHEN:            

  • Friday, Feb. 12   10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 19,  1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

WHY:               The continuing plague of abuse by law enforcement of African Americans, and African American men in particular, led to last year’s widespread protests. As a new presidential administration takes office, there is an opportunity to advance changes that can help to address this fundamental challenge facing our nation.  Interested community members are encouraged to join in for an examination of the many challenges and how to address them.

The first day of the program will begin with a presentation by the leading lawyers and legal scholars who co-authored a book that addresses this precise issue: “Policing the Black Man: Arrest Prosecution and Enforcement.” Law enforcement officials and elected officials will examine the impact on the criminal legal system.

A week later, the conversation will continue with an analysis of the issue by community leaders and activists to examine the impact on society. The results of the discussion will be used to identify steps to undertake to address these challenges. This is an important conversation that must continue.

M.S. in Disaster and Emergency Management Program Participates in Aviation Exercise 

Members of the M.S. in Disaster and Emergency Management program, including Jesse Spearo, Ph.D., CEM, FPEM, FMI, adjunct associate professor, and students Danielle Arias, Jerri Clairday, and Gregory Kimble, were involved in a massive, full-scale training exercise at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL).

The training, which is required by all airports every three years as part of the Federal Aviation Administration 139, simulated an aircraft crash while testing the capabilities of the airport, first responders, and mutual-aid assets. The multisite exercise at FLL brought together nearly 100 volunteers and more than 200 first responders in the simulated event.

“Planning for FLL’s exercise began more than a year before the scheduled date, but it had to be rescheduled and modified due to the ongoing pandemic,” Spearo said. “In the end, the exercise was a great success for the airport and public safety first responders. Additionally, volunteers overwhelmingly indicated how great the experience was for them, including our students.”

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumnus Named FOMA President

Marc G. Kaprow, D.O.

NSU alumnus Marc G. Kaprow, D.O., M.H.A., FACOI (‘01), of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine will be installed as president of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) in February. The FOMA serves and represents approximately 10,000 osteopathic students and physicians in the state of Florida.

To learn more about FOMA, click here.

Osteopathic Students Feed Broward County

 

 

Throughout the holiday season, students at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine have taken time to volunteer with HandsOn Broward in various initiatives. In collaboration with the Jubilee Center, several feeding stations were held where students prepared hot meals for hungry, homeless, and low-income families and cleaned the center.

“The organization’s goal is to reduce hunger in the homeless population by providing daily hot meals,” said second-year student Isabel Bernal. “Everyone was required to wear a mask and gloves at all times, and only one person was allowed in the room at a time to pick up a meal.”

Even after the fall semester concluded, students still managed to make time when they participated in drive-thru food distributions throughout various South Florida cities, including Hollywood, where they gathered more than 300 bags of food for those in need. The students plan to continue collecting food, toy, and clothing donations through the end of December

Berko, Novotny Named KPCOM Student D.O.s of the Year

Third-year student Joshua Berko (Fort Lauderdale/Davie) and second-year student Kristina Novotny (Tampa Bay) were selected as the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (KPCOM) Student D.O.s of the Year by their peers at their respective NSU campuses.

According to her award nomination, Novotny stood out because of her passion for the osteopathic profession, as well as the tremendous work ethic she displays as she strives to become a competent, compassionate, and dedicated osteopathic physician. She is also focused on dedicating herself to research, advocacy, and awareness surrounding bone health and the osteopathic profession.

Novotny also exhibited her dedication to the profession by becoming president of the KPCOM’s Tampa Bay Chapter of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association. In her role as the founding president in Tampa Bay, she worked hard to build the organization, showcased what it takes to work well with a team, and lead in a time of great adversity

Berko, who currently serves as a KPCOM osteopathic principles and practice fellow, previously showcased his leadership abilities in his role as president of the KPCOM’s Florida Osteopathic Medical Association chapter and as national liaison to the Student Osteopathic Medical Association. His extraordinary academic achievements, numerous community outreach efforts, and dedication to sharing his knowledge about osteopathic medicine helped earn him the Student D.O. of the Year honor at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus.

Because of their wins, both Berko and Novotny had their award application submitted to the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents’ (COSGP) National Student D.O. of the Year competition.  The COSGP is the official national leadership council of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine and is the only organization that represents all osteopathic medical students.

Department of Internal Medicine Hosts Heart Health Event, Dec. 16

 

The NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine invites the health care community to attend the next Excellence in Health Care and Medicine Clinical Symposium on Wednesday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. EST. The event will focus on heart health and is approved for one hour of CME credit.

The event will feature Connie Newman, M.D., FACP, FAHA, FAMWA, a board-certified endocrinologist and specialist in obesity medicine, as the guest speaker. Newman has made significant contributions to cardiovascular medicine through her research on statin safety and cardiovascular disease prevention by LDL cholesterol reduction.

Register here for this complimentary event at https://lnkd.in/ehf5dxm.

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