Nova Southeastern University's (NSU) Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

Nova Southeastern University's (NSU) Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private, non-profit medical school for osteopathic medicine located in Davie, in the U.S. state of Florida. Founded in 1979 as the only osteopathic medical school located in the Southeastern United States, the college is an academic division of Nova Southeastern University. The college confers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, and is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.[3]

Nova Southeastern University
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Terry Building, home of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine administration
Former names
Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine
TypePrivate
Established1979
Budget$66.79 million[1]
DeanElaine M. Wallace
Students958[2]
Location
Davie
,
Florida
,
U.S.
CampusSuburban
480 acres (1.9 km2)
Websitemedicine.nova.edu
For the Japanese security company, see Secom.

History

Founded in 1979 in North Miami Beach, Florida as the Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine (SECOM). In 1986, with the addition of the College of Pharmacy and the College of Optometry, the school became the "Southeastern University of Health Sciences." In 1994, Southeastern University merged with Nova University, creating Nova Southeastern University. In 1996, Nova Southeastern University's College of Osteopathic Medicine moved from North Miami Beach, Florida to Davie, Florida. A fourth health professions college - the College of Dental Medicine - was added in 1997. In September 2017, NSU received a $200 Million Commitment from Patel Family Foundation and the College of Medicine was named the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Academics

Societies

First-year medical students are placed into one of ten societies upon matriculation to the College of Osteopathic Medicine. At the white coat ceremony prior to the beginning of the first medical school year, students are officially inducted or "pinned" into their society when they receive their society pin from students already members of their society. Each society is overseen by a faculty member, who serves as an advisor and mentor to students in their society during their medical school years. Each year, students compete in a variety of social and academic events to earn points for their society. At the end of each year, the society with the most overall points receives the College of Osteopathic Medicine Cup, or COM-Cup.

The ten societies of NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine are named after physicians and educators that have been influential members of the medical community both as osteopathic medical physicians and leaders at either SECOM or KPCOM. The names of each society are:

  • Anderson Society: William G. Anderson D.O., first African-American member of the American Osteopathic Association Board of Trustees, former President of the AOA, and leader of the Albany Movement
  • Burns Society: Louisa Burns D.O., M.S., leader in early scientific research for Osteopathic Medicine
  • Klein Society: Robert Klein D.O., former Associate Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and NSU-COM alumnus
  • Lippman Society: Frederick Lippman R.Ph, Ed.D., Chancellor of the NSU Health Professions Division (1994–present)
  • Silvagni Society: Anthony J. Silvagni D.O., PharmD, M.Sc., former Dean of the NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine (1998–2015)
  • Silverman Society: Bradley Silverman D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon and alumnus of the charter class at SECOM
  • Still Society: Andrew Taylor Still D.O., M.D., founder of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Terry Society: Morton Terry D.O., founder of Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Turner Society: James Turner D.O., Emergency Medicine physician, faculty member at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and NSU-COM alumnus
  • Zafonte Society: Ross Zafonte D.O., Physiatrist, expert on traumatic brain injury, and NSU-COM alumnus

Notable alumni
  • Tyler Cymet, D.O. ('88) - Professor of Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, described a new genetic syndrome called Erondu–Cymet syndrome.[4]
  • Will Kirby, D.O., FAOCD ('00) - Clinical and Cosmetic Dermatologist; leading authority on laser tattoo removal; winner of CBS's Big Brother; has appeared on The Young and the Restless; and star of Dr. 90210.[5]
  • Ross Zafonte, D.O. ('85) - Physiatrist and Chairperson of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.[6][7]
  • Ronald Renuart, D.O. ('90) - Republican politician who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives.

See also

References
  1. "Fiscal Year 2016 Revenues and Expenditures by Osteopathic Medical College" (PDF). AACOM. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  2. "Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine" (PDF). AACOM infobook 2014. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. 2013.
  3. "Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine". Commission on Osteopathic Colleges Accreditation. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  4. "Dr. Tyler Cymet DO". US News & World Report.
  5. Hilton, Lisette (December 1, 2011). "Will Kirby, D.O., enjoys Hollywood limelight, but family, career take center stage". Dermatology Times.
  6. "Protecting the brain from spiral of damage". NBC News. July 24, 2008. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
  7. "Dr. Ross Zafonte DO". U.S. News & World Report.

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