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COM Outlook . Spring 2015
Dr. Anthony Ottaviani Honored with
Morton Morris Award
Anthony N.
Ottaviani, D.O.,
M.P.H., MACOI,
FCCP, clinical
professor of
internal medi-
cine, regional
dean at NSU-
COM’s West
Coast Academic
Center, director
of medical edu-
cation at Largo
Medical Center,
and president of
the American Osteopathic Foundation Board of Directors,
was awarded the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine’s
Morton Morris Award. The accolade is presented annually
to osteopathic physicians, non-osteopathic physicians, or
entities that have demonstrated dedication, integrity, and
commitment to improving health care for the citizens of
Florida. Morton Morris, D.O., J.D., FAOAO, served as ex-
ecutive dean for professional affairs at NSU’s Health Pro-
fessions Division prior to his death in May 2008.
Pictured
(from left) are Joel Rose, D.O., chairman of the Florida Board of
Osteopathic Medicine, Marie Morris, and Dr. Ottaviani.
During the 112
th
Annual Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) Convention, held February 18-22 at the Bonaventure
Resort and Spa in Weston, a number of NSU-COM-affiliated individuals were honored with awards for their various achievements.
Dr. Avinash Persad Garners Oliva Scholarship
Avinash Persad, D.O., a
2012 NSU-COM alumnus
and chief resident of family
medicine at Broward Health
Medical Center, received a
$1,000 FOMA Marcelino Oli-
va, Jr., D.O., Student Scholar-
ship Award, which honors
students who advance and
promote the practices and
principles of osteopathic medicine, showcase dedication to
continuing Dr. Oliva’s vision, and epitomize the qualities
of commitment, passion, and involvement in the political
and legislative process.
Pictured are Dr. Persad and Lora Lee
Oliva (Dr. Oliva’s widow)
.
Dr. Joshua Lenchus Wins Physician
of the Year Accolade
Joshua D. Lenchus, D.O.,
R.Ph., FACP, SFHM, a 2000
NSU-COM alumnus, re-
ceived the FOMA Physician
of the Year Award that hon-
ors an osteopathic physician
who during the past year has
made significant and consid-
erable contributions not only
to the osteopathic profession,
but also to the community on both a local and statewide
level.
Pictured (from left) are Dr. Lenchus and Jorge D. Luna,
D.O., FACOFP, 2014-15 FOMA president.
Briana Mayhew Receives AFOMA Scholarship
OMS-III Briana Mayhew
was the winner of a $500
AFOMA Believes in You
Scholarship Award, which
is presented by the Advo-
cates of the Florida Osteo-
pathic Medical Association
(AFOMA). The award is
partly based on a student’s
interest in osteopathic
medicine, activities in the
profession, and leadership abilities.
Pictured (from left) are
Briana Mayhew with Dianna Silvagni, J.D., NSU-COM clini-
cal assistant professor of medical education.
Dr. Tamer Gozleveli Receives
Presidential Achievement Award
Tamer Gozleveli, D.O., a
1994 NSU-COM alumnus,
was posthumously pre-
sented with a Presidential
Achievement Award in
recognition of his numerous
contributions to osteopathic
medicine.
Accepting the
award from Dr. Luna is Dr.
Gozleveli’s wife, Farideh.
NSU-COM Prowess Shines at FOMA Convention
