Summer 2013 COM Outlook | NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine

3 COM Outlook . Summer 2013 Notice of Accreditation Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University. Nondiscrimination Statement Nova Southeastern University admits students of any race, color, sex, age, nondisqualifying disability, religion or creed, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school, and does not discriminate in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. 5 20 6 36 In This Issue - Summer 2013 Goodwin Grabs Glory with Golden STUEY Triumph 5 Johneta Goodwin, who has served as the college’s director of administrative services for 15 years, was named Administrator of the Year at the 14 th Annual NSU Student Life Achievement Awards (STUEYS) held April 16 in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the NSU Davie campus. Students Relish Lessons Learned in Ecuador 6 In March, a group of first-year students and 10 volunteers and preceptors traveled to Ecuador to conduct a medical outreach program in medically underserved communities. Remembering the Inimitable Dr. A. Alvin Greber 20 On April 6, the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Health Professions Division lost a treasured and longtime colleague, administrator, and friend when Dr. A. Alvin Greber, who served as executive dean for professional affairs and professor of internal medicine, passed away. Crusader for Care: Dr. Emily Young 36 Many view commencement as an ending, but it actually is much more of a beginning. As some graduates revel in the relief of finishing their medical degrees, many others are already moving toward promising futures. Dr. Emily Young is one of those successful graduates poised to bring health care to those in need. AREAS OF INTEREST Dean’s Message – 2 Chancellor’s Communiqué – 4 Health Care Legal Eagle – 9 COMmunications – 10 Excellence Honored at Student Awards Ceremony – 13 Research/Scholarly Activity – 15 Faculty/Staff Focus – 19 Graduation 2013 – 27 Alumni Corner – 41