Summer 2013 COM Outlook | NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine

2 HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION Fred Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D. HPD Chancellor COM Outlook is produced by Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine 3200 South University Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2018 http://medicine.nova.edu https://www.facebook.com/novaosteopathic/ MANAGING EDITOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER Scott Colton, B.A., APR COM/HPD Director of Medical Communications and Public Relations ASSOCIATE EDITOR Debra R. Gibbs, B.A. Medical Communications Coordinator EDITORIAL CONTACT Scott Colton (954) 262-5147 (phone) (954) 262-3887 (fax) scottc@nova.edu COM Outlook is produced quarterly in January, April, July, and October. Anthony J. Silvagni, D.O., Pharm.D., M.Sc. Dean EDITORIAL BOARD Lynne Cawley, M.S. Scott Colton, B.A., APR Marti Echols, Ph.D. Debra R. Gibbs, B.A. Robin Jacobs, Ph.D. Alina Perez, J.D., M.P.H. Jill Ross, D.O. Debbi Cohn Steinkohl, M.H.S.A. COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY In 1985, we saluted our first group of graduates. Now, as we celebrate the 29 th graduating class, I would like to thank the alumni as well as our faculty and staff members for their role in the university’s growth and leadership in contempo- rary medical education, research, and community service. Our reputation in health care education is acclaimed throughout the medical community, as illustrated by the number of students who are accepted and decide to study with us, the number of residents selected as the chief resident in their program, and the success of our alum- ni. These accomplishments show the value of an NSU-COM diploma. As I watched the class of 2013 celebrate with family and loved ones, I was pleased to know most of you have been able to find residencies in your top choices of special- ties. The awards and certificates garnered by so many graduates highlight your prow- ess. Additionally, your excellent performances contribute significantly to the reputa- tion of our college. You, the graduating Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics, Master of Public Health, and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine classes of 2013 are our ambassadors in the medical and private communities. You are prepared to meet the challenge to improve the quality of health care deserved by everyone in this nation. There have been many changes in our country over the past four years—especially in health care. You have sacrificed and have achieved your dream. Do not run from the challenges. Instead, think of them as opportunities and bask in the joys and successes of your profession. NSU-COM is working constantly to im- prove the education of our future graduates and to provide opportunities in quality medical and continuing education. We will strive to make you prouder each year of your new diploma and all it represents. As much as you valued an NSU-COM diploma when you applied to the college, it has an even greater value now. I personally thank each of you and, more importantly, share in your joy as you take this major step in your careers. My best wishes to you all. I look forward to following you as you build one success after another and urge you to stay in touch with your alma mater. COM Outlook COM Outlook . Summer 2013 Summer 2013 Volume 14, Number 3 Dean’s Message By Anthony J. Silvagni, D.O., Pharm.D., M.Sc., FACOFP dist.