Professionalism within the Field of Healthcare

● Erie, PA
● Bradenton, FL
● LECOM at Seton Hill
Volume V Issue 1
Student Affairs January 2013
Professionalism within the Field of Healthcare
Dr. Ronald Berezniak, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, LECOM Bradenton
The term, “Professionalism” has been traditionally accepted as a dictum for personalized qualities and adherence to specific codes of honor and conduct. These qualities and codes vary depending upon individual careers. In medicine, professionalism is more specifically defined to include the clinical knowledge of the practitioner who practices within ethical parameters and
encompasses the public’s demand for accuracy of diagnosis and treatment. Students should exhibit behavior that demonstrates
these values and focuses on teaching by example.
Physicians, pharmacists, and dentists have three major responsibilities:
 Heal their patients

Educate their patients

Be professional to their patients
Patients typically view these individuals through a poly-ocular lens, that is they see their health care professional as a healer, an
educator, and one who does these things professionally. They must have the clinical knowledge to treat their patients appropriately and be dependable and accountable to them. In other words, more stringent requirements and demands are placed on those
in the healthcare profession. While it is crucial for health care providers to have scientific and clinical knowledge, as well as the
ability to share this knowledge with patients, the professional mannerism they use to carry out these responsibilities are of equal
importance.
Whenever a healthcare provider sees a patient, that provider is portrayed as a person who is competent, has the knowledge to
understand the clinical needs of the patient and has the best interest of that patient at heart. Personal integrity and dignity of
the physician, along with respect and compassion for the patient should never be questioned. The image portrayed
by these professionals must be clear to their patients.
View professionalism as a wheel, with various spokes shooting out from the axle. The spokes represent humanistic qualities including dignity, integrity, respect for others, compassion, service, dependability, accountability, and excellence in their tasks.
In addition to these qualities, professionalism by healthcare
practitioners carries with it characteristics such as altruism
and moral behavior towards the patient and the public at
large. Because of the internet and social media, the public is
becoming more educated in the professional behavior of
these practitioners and their involvement in the community.
Ultimately, becoming a healthcare practitioner requires that
individuals give of themselves to their patients and their
community.
Physicians, pharmacists, and dentists regulate themselves
through state boards, hospital committees, and with their
peers. Our chosen profession obligates itself to a contract
with society. Students obligate themselves to a contract
with the Institution’s Student Handbook. Start each day by
building and strengthening LECOM’s standards and expectations.
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Safety on LECOM Campuses
The periodic incidents of deadly violence in public places, especially in schools, is tragic. Particularly in the wake of the terrible
event in Connecticut on December 14, it is important to remind and reassure everyone about how we endeavor to have a secure
and successful environment for all at LECOM.
The policies for safety at LECOM are simple and brief: Violence - Zero Tolerance, Suicide - Zero Tolerance, Drug Free Institution.
And the key to fulfilling these policies is the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT). The purpose of this team is to identify threats to
self or others or to the integrity of the institution, and for the common good, to facilitate remedial interventions necessary for the
safety and protection of those individuals in academic studies or employment at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Accordingly, everyone at LECOM is expected to take responsible action for the BIT to be of genuine help. It is the “buddy system” at work for the common good and can be followed through very simple steps. Please see the information below for details
and keep it handy.
Let’s all work together to be safe and successful at LECOM!
Silvia M. Ferretti, D.O.
Provost, Senior Vice President, Dean of Academic Affairs
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Behavioral Intervention Team
The purpose of this team is to identify threats
to self or others or to the integrity of institution, and for the common good, to facilitate
remedial interventions necessary for the safety
and protection of those individuals in academic
studies or employment at the Lake Erie College
of Osteopathic Medicine.
All suicidal threats or threats of harm made
against another person will be taken seriously
and investigated to determine the level of danger and the necessary intervention steps needed to be taken to prevent anyone from harm.
What constitutes a threat?
A threat is considered to be any specific verbal
or written statement, a behavioral gesture, an
innuendo or a prank that causes disruption to
the orderly operation of the institution. Committing a violent act or threatening to commit a
violent act or not reporting knowledge of a
violent act will be subjected to disciplinary
action. Everyone in the LECOM community is
expected to be vigilant and recognize warning
signs of potential violence and do something
protective.
For more information on the BIT Team,
please contact:
Richard Hahn, Psy.D.
Director of Behavioral Health
(814) 866-8160
rhahn@lecom.edu
What factors can influence someone to
make threats to self or others?
 Tiredness
 Physical illness
 Mental illness
 Alcohol / drug abuse
 Feeling of injustice
 Deadlines
 Disappointment
 Failure
 Financial problems
Recognizing Warning Signs
 History of aggression
 Detailed threats
 Destruction of property
 Impulse control problems
 Relating poorly with others
 Defiance to authority
 Recent talk of suicide
 Frequent anger, frustration
 Signs of depression (sadness, tearfulness,
loss of enjoyment, social withdrawal)
 Manipulative
 Sense of entitlement
 Blaming
 Over-generalizing
 Resentful
How do I make a report of a potential problem?
Approach any BIT member and provide details of
the circumstances. Who, What, When, Where,
and How. The BIT member will determine the
level of seriousness. If the circumstance needs
immediate action, it will be taken. Otherwise, the
BIT member may have more questions to ask and
then present the situation at the next weekly
scheduled BIT meeting.
What happens if I report a potential problem?
Please be serious about reporting! You will most
likely be the first step in getting medical, psychiatric or other forms of help to someone who needs
it, and/or you may be preventing a catastrophe.
BIT reports are not included in academic records.
Are all reports treated the same?
There are different levels of responses.
Basic level – threats are considered to be vague,
indirect, lacking plausibility, risk to safety is minimal.
Alert level – threats could be carried out, there
is an element of preparation, a target is identified,
weapons may be implicated, perpetrator suspected to be significantly disturbed, there is plausible
risk to safety.
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Meet the new Student Affairs Director
David Fried, Ph.D. begins duties as new Director of Student Affairs in Erie following retirement of Susan Lazarro.
Dr. David Fried came to LECOM Erie from Ball State University in Muncy, Indiana, but he knows Erie as a native of the city and as
a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He brings 36-years of higher education experience to his role as LECOM Director of
Student Affairs. He replaces Susan Lazarro who retired in December.
“I look forward to a rewarding experience at LECOM. I welcome the opportunity to
contribute to the continued growth of the institution and to the continued success of
our students,” Dr. Fried said. “Replacing Susan Lazzaro is an impossible task but I will
do my very best to carry on her tradition of service to LECOM and its students.”
At Ball State, he administered the Office of Student Rights and Community Standards,
similar to LECOM’s Student Promotion and Graduation committee. He has experience
working directly with students, serving as the administrator of the Student Emergency
Aid Fund, advising faculty and students on ethics cases, and serving as the compliance
officer for the Cleary Act and Drug-Free School compliance.
He began working in higher education at his undergraduate alma mater Ohio Northern
University. He earned a Master of Arts and Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University
to prepare for a career in higher education administration. He returned to northwestern Pennsylvania for a while as the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, Pennsylvania. His career also took
him to Mount Olive College in North Carolina, Adrian College in Michigan, Mansfield
University in Pennsylvania, and Loyola College of Maryland.
These positions gave him many opportunities to oversee student activities, student governments, campus safety, and campus wide
events such as orientation and commencement.
Susan Lazarro Retires after 20-years with LECOM
We are pleased to congratulate Susan Lazzaro on the occasion of her retirement from LECOM, and extend our sincere appreciation for her dedication and support of our mission. Over the past 20 years, Susan has been instrumental in facilitating our phenomenal growth in student admissions and retention. Her adherence to standards of excellence in her interactions with our past and
present students has been exemplary.
Susan is the embodiment of “firsts,” that is, she was the first staff employee at LECOM
when we began our journey in 1992. She was, and continued to be, a student advocate
when she started the Student Affairs Department under the direction of Mary Eckert and
one other employee as we matriculated our first class with 60 students (which has grown
to an enrollment of greater than 3,000 students; and from one building on 7 acres to multiple buildings on over 100 acres on our campuses). She attended the first White Coat
Ceremony, the first Commencement and the first Award Ceremony. She assisted in
launching the first Branch Campus in Bradenton, the first additional site at Seton Hill, and
the first School of Dental Medicine in Bradenton - just to name a few of the numerous
inaugural events she helped to establish.
During her tenure at LECOM, Susan received many honors and was promoted to Institutional Director of Student Affairs. She is a strong woman who, through personal challenges
(as a breast cancer survivor), has never faltered and always persevered.
Susan has decided to retire to be a full-time grandmother, mother and sister, and we wish
her good health, happiness and good fortune in her new roles.
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LECOM Participates in World AIDS Day
Richard A. Ortoski, DO, FACOFP, HIVM
Chair of the Department of Primary Care Education and Clinical Professor of Family Medicine/Human Sexuality
“World AIDS Day draws attention to the current status of the human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic worldwide”, as written in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) on November 30,
2012 / 61(47);957. According to the Center for Disease Control, the first cases of AIDS were reported more than 30 years ago in
the June 5, 1981 issue of MMWR. Presently, the epidemic worldwide has claimed the lives of some 30 million persons with more
currently living with HIV infection. Within the United States, over 600,000 persons have been diagnosed with AIDS and have died.
Another 50,000 persons become infected with HIV each year. It is estimated that 1.1 million persons in the United States are living
with HIV infection now.
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine commemorates this day in remembrance of those affected by the disease: patients,
family, friends, physicians, and other health care workers. The theme for this year's observance was an optimistic one, “Working
Together for an AIDS-Free Generation”.
At the beginning of December, the students, faculty and staff of LECOM gathered for 15 minutes to observe World AIDS Day.
Participants formed Human Red Ribbons on the Erie and Bradenton Campuses, followed by a moment of silence. In Erie, they
watched a video presentation created by a 2012 LECOM graduate, Ryan Finn, D.O., showing the pictorial history of the epidemic.
To encourage participation, the Erie Student Government Association donates 20 red tee shirts per year.
Afterwards, the LECOM Erie family was invited to place a red ribbon on the Tree of Hope in memory of someone. The tree
stood amidst the many AIDS quilt panels displayed, hanging from the ceiling in the pharmacy foyer. Throughout the years, the
smaller panels were created by LECOM individuals and sewn into a quilt panel. Dr. Christine Kell, Associate Dean of Preclinical
Education, completed the quilts for the past few years and in prior years they were completed by Helen McKenzie, administrative
assistant to LECOM President Dr. John Ferretti. The tree and quilt panels remained for a few days while the students sold red
ribbons to remind us all of what has happened within such a short time. Proceeds from the ribbon sale went to charitable organizations.
“We Remember” Within the Walls of LECOM
15 minutes of our time
To acknowledge what’s
happening
Beyond the Walls of
LECOM
Millions of people
enduring
Suffering well over 15
minutes
Outside the Walls of
LECOM
15 minutes to spare
To show our compassion
Within the Walls of
LECOM
LECOM Erie Students
LECOM Bradenton School of Pharmacy Students
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GIFT FROM LECOM LEADS TO INTERPROFESSIONAL
MEDICAL TRAINING AT GANNON UNIVERSITY
Inter-professional collaborative medical practice is a key to safe, high quality and
accessible patient-centered care. LECOM medical students will soon have a way
to gain inter-professional experience by training alongside student nurses and
physician assistants at Gannon University.
A $50,000 gift from LECOM to Gannon has allowed the university to add the
TraumaMan and MicroMaxx Ultrasound systems to its Patient Simulation Center
in downtown Erie.
TraumaMan is a simulated human torso form designed to allow students to practice a number of advanced medical procedures, including central line insertion
and chest tube placement. TraumaMan has four surgical “zones” and is designed
as a better and more practical alternative to students training with cadavers or
other models.
The MicroMaxx Ultrasound System provides quality imaging for ease and accuracy for central line placement.
Recently, a class of Internal Medicine residents from Millcreek Community Hospital spent a day at the Simulation Center, perfecting their skills with the help of
Dr. David McGarvey demonstrates procedure to insert
TraumaMan.
Chief resident David McGarvey, DO and residency director Eric
central line for Gannon and LECOM students.
Milie, DO, have trained on the equipment so that they can teach other physicians and students how to conduct procedures such as central line insertion, lumbar punctures, chest tube placement/insertion,
and other surgical procedures.
Gannon faculty in the health professions and sciences worked collaboratively with faculty from LECOM to structure a training program for the residents and LECOM Primary Care Scholars Pathway students. LECOM Professor Richard Ortoski, DO, will work
with the Gannon faculty to design patient simulations that medical students can use for practice. The program will expand to an
inter-professional team approach with the Gannon health care professions students. Students at LECOM Bradenton already participate in simulation training at the State College of Florida.
The Patient Simulation Center housed within Gannon’s Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences is the largest and most
comprehensive patient simulation center in the region. The Simulation Center uses a multidisciplinary approach designed to bring
together students from numerous academic disciplines, such as medicine, nursing, respiratory care, radiologic science, physician
assistant and occupational therapy, to take part in collaborative,
hands-on learning.
Dr. Eric Milie directs Dr. McGarvey through a demonstration of the procedure to insert central line, while MCH Residents, Gannon and LECOM
students watch.
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LECOM Student Scholarship Auction
With Item after item and bid after bid, the LECOM Student Scholarship Auctions raised more money than any time in the 19 year
history of the event. The annual fundraisers were held at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center and the Sarasota Hyatt Regency.
The gala’s brought the annual fundraising total to more than $1million generously donated by friends of LECOM, alumni, faculty
and local area businesses.
Many LECOM students, serving as volunteers along with staff at the auction, were appreciative of the hundreds of guests and donors who made the night such a success.
In Erie, nearly 1,000 guests were in attendance. Attendees placed generous bids on more than 700 silent and 28 live auction items.
Items this year ranged from artwork to getaways in Cleveland and New York City as well as household goods, holiday decorations, designer jewelry and sports memorabilia and event tickets.
The night’s honored guests included Bishop Lawrence Persico, who was recently installed as the tenth bishop of the Erie Catholic
Diocese, and our government leaders: Congressman Mike Kelly, former Congressman Phil English, former Pennsylvania First Lady
Michele Ridge, Erie Mayor Joseph Sinnott, former mayor Joyce Savocchio, Erie City Councilman Bob Merski, Millcreek Township
Supervisors Brian McGrath and Joe Kujawa, and newly-elected Pennsylvania State Senator Sean Wiley and State Representative
Ryan Bizzaro.
Joining LECOM were the presidents of two colleges that have become great partners of LECOM: Dr. Joann Boyle from Seton Hill
University, where LECOM holds classes for medical students, and Dr. Thomas Gamble, President of Mercyhurst University, where
LECOM sports medicine physicians serve as team physicians and Medical Associates of Erie provides student health services. Also
in attendance was Baltimore Orioles left fielder Nolan Reimold, the brother of LECOM medical student Shamus Reimold and a
guest of faculty member Karl Falk, DO.
Held the weekend prior to the Erie Auction, the LECOM Bradenton gala attracted more than 400 guests and raised $215,000.
BayNews9 news anchor Al Ruechel served as the evening’s emcee, encouraging the guests to bid on a host of silent auction items.
The live auction featured trips to Oahu, Hawaii, Charleston, South Carolina and Vail,
Colorado. Guests were treated to a violin solo from first-year dental student Jean Kim.
The sweet sounds emanated from a hand-crafted violin built by LECOM associate dean
of pre-clinical education Mark Coty, Ph.D. The violin was sold at auction for nearly
$3,000.
The two auctions and related fundraisers such as art auctions, book sales, golf outings
and other events throughout the year enabled LECOM to increase fund raising by tenpercent over last year. LECOM’s Board of Directors will match the amount, which will
provide scholarships for deserving medical, dental and pharmacy students.
Above, first-year dental student Jean Kim entertained the
Bradenton guests by playing a violin playing handcrafted
by LECOM assistant dean of preclinical education Mark
Coty, Ph.D. The violin sold for $3000 at the auction.
Left: LECOM Erie students display jewelry that went on
sale during the live auction.
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Mentors Holiday Party Brings Christmas Spirit to
Children at Erie Heights Apartments
The LECOM Erie Mentoring
Club, led by Caitlin Antonio
brought Santa to the Erie
Heights YMCA activity center
to help distribute gifts. One
girl apparently got exactly what
she wanted because as soon as
she opened her gift, her head
started shaking and she started
screaming (yes, literally screaming) with delight. Also there is
the story of Eric. He came up
to Santa immediately gave him
a big hug. He had clearly
bought into the entire Christmas/Santa thing. He had told Caitlin “I sure hope Santa gives me the football I
asked for.” Unfortunately, since he rarely comes to the Y and had not entered
his name on the list there not only was not a football, there was no gift for him.
But being a dutiful Santa’s helper, Caitlin got in her car and drove off to buy a
football. She hurried back, wrapped it and when it came time, Santa handed
Eric his football. After he opened it, he gave Santa a big hug. Even after the party, he was still excited and still asking Santa “Where is Rudolph?” and his
burning question, “How do you get around to all the houses in one night?” So,
this Santa, an old skeptic scientist known at LECOM as Dr. Jack Caldwell, answered the Christmas-besotted child, “Magic.”
Erie Toys For Tots
SGA officers Rhyan Maditz (left) and Kristina
Braunlich (right) prepare toys collected at
LECOM Erie for the Marine Corps Toys For
Tots Campaign.
Michael Pham helped deliver the toys to the
Marines during a ceremony at an Erie BayHawks
basketball game just before Christmas.
Seton Hill also collected items and delivered
gifts to the Toys For Tots coordinator for distribution to families in Greensburg.
All Children’s Hospital Toy Drive
Zachary Griggs – LECOM Bradenton, SGA
President
The holiday season is a time of sharing with others
and enjoying the company of family and friends.
For children who are hospitalized due to illness,
this time can become quite discouraging. Arianna
Gianakos, OMS2, Bradenton’s SGA Treasurer
(pictured), seized a great opportunity to reach out
to these children in need through a partnership to
host a Children’s Christmas Wish List Toy Drive
with All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg,
Florida.
With the help of the Student Osteopathic Surgical
Association (SOSA) and SGA, this toy drive allowed LECOM students and faculty from medical,
pharmacy, and dental to purchase a gift and bring
it to the school for donation. In only two weeks
of the toy drive, LECOM-Bradenton received over
400 toys. Toy donations included stuffed animals, board games, iPods, athletic gear, books, puzzles, arts and crafts, etc. Furthermore, people outside of the LECOM family heard about the toy drive and made either monetary or toy donations for this great
cause. The toys were delivered to All Children’s Hospital, where staff planned to distribute the presents through their “Secret
Santa.” While we are not be able to see the smiles on the children’s faces directly, knowing the difference we are making in these
children’s lives over the holidays is gratitude enough.
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Script Your Future
Thomas Roland– SGA President, Erie School of Pharmacy
According to the Script Your Future awareness campaign, “almost 125,000 people die every year because they did not take their
medicine as directed.” Last year, Script Your Future launched the Student Pharmacist Adherence Challenge, a national competition
between pharmacy schools that aims to raise awareness about medication adherence. The competition takes place over an entire
month and encourages students to design and implement creative methods of reaching out to both local and nationwide communities and educating them on this vital aspect of health care. Last year, 40,000 student pharmacists from 81 schools of pharmacy collaborated to spread the Medication Adherence awareness message. Out of these participants, LECOM was one of only five schools
that received national recognition.
This February, each event that is submitted for the Script Your Future Competition must be considered an interdisciplinary project
involving pharmacy and other health care students and professionals. LECOM medical and pharmacy students will work together to
educate the community on medication adherence. Student organizations are collaborating to organize events throughout the
month of February. Events will take place at sporting events, schools, churches, community centers, malls, and many other locations. Students will be having events at Erie BayHawks and Otters games, as well as the Joe Roots Frostbite Open (a frozen lake
golf tournament), and are arranging a proclamation by the county executive on medication adherence. Students are also producing
a Public Service Announcement to be played at sporting events and in the Cinemark Tinseltown Erie movie theater throughout the
entire month of February. There are many more events scheduled and students are excited to reach out to the public with their
important message and represent LECOM in this national competition. Watch for the next issue of the Pulse for an update on the
outcomes of the Script Your Future projects.
Erie Medical Students motivate Erie high school students
and promote men’s health awareness
Zebulun Cope, Erie Class of 2015-VP and Prashant Patel, Erie Sigma Sigma Phi President
The LECOM-Erie class of 2015 displayed their passion for community service on October 27th during their class community service
project. The project took place at the John F. Kennedy Center in Erie and was called the KUSP Project, Know & Understand-See &
Perceive. KUSP has the goal of providing surrounding community members with a more tangible path to a healthy lifestyle, education, career and community involvement.
Ten LECOM student-run clubs provided routine health screenings as well as educational material while Gannon, Mercyhurst, Penn
State-Behrend and Edinboro students provided information on financial aid and health-related careers. Fortis Career Institute also
had informational tables at the event.
The event featured DJ Timmy Mack from 90.5’s Super Soul Saturday providing music. Five local musical acts also performed along
with LECOM’s own Ester Hwang, a member of the class of 2015. Many community members left with giveaways from the attending universities, the LECOM-sponsored NBA-Development League Erie BayHawks and KUSP. Items included t-shirts, season tickets, an Ipad, Ipod and Kindle. KUSP has future plans in the Spring to continue with other events open to all community members.
Movember
The month of November featured a team of nearly 40 LECOM students participating in “Movember.” Organized by students Esther Hwang and Prashant Patel, the students joined the ranks of a special global movement designated as “Moustache November.” The team—“Stache Rash”—agreed to sacrifice their clean-shaven faces to grow moustaches to raise awareness of men’s
health issues, particularly prostate and testicular cancer.
At the conclusion of the month, the “‘Stache Rash” team organized a community event to not only celebrate the final state of their
moustaches, but also to educate classmates about the major health concerns for each decade of a man’s life and the steps necessary to self-screen for testicular cancer. For osteopathic medical students who are short on time but looking to bring light to a
worthy cause, this was the perfect opportunity to raise money for organizations searching for new treatments for cancer, groups
such as LIVESTRONG and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. After all was said and done, the ‘Stache Rash team raised nearly $2000!
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LECOMT appoints new OPTI Chief Academic Officer
By Deborah Lee-Sanko, LECOMT Executive Director
As we reach our 15th year as one of the first American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Osteopathic Post-graduate
Training Institutions (OPTI), we have our first change in OPTI leadership with the retirement of our founding Academic Officer,
Dennis Agostini, Ph.D., D.O. and the appointment of our new Chief Academic Officer, Richard Terry, D.O.
Dr. Terry joins LECOMT as the physician leader responsible for the oversight of the postdoctoral programs in our OPTI. Dr. Terry joins us from United Health Services/Wilson Memorial Hospital where he
served as the Director of Medical Education as well as the Family Medicine Residency Program Director.
Dr. Terry has been an innovative educator in osteopathic education for almost two decades. Dr. Terry
also serves as the Assistant Regional Dean of Clinical Education. His work at LECOM includes creating
new residency programs and expanding the clinical campus model for third and fourth year LECOM students. The clinical campus model provides web-based lectures, regional student-structured learning,
OMT training, structured didactic sessions, and student support and advocacy.
Since 1998, LECOMT has grown from one member hospital to 36 hospitals in 7 states. We currently
sponsor 102 postdoctoral programs numbering 1031 residency positions. Our mission and vision continues to focus on the quality and growth of osteopathic postdoctoral education. Our OPTI partners
are shining examples of dedicated medical educators.
As we enter the New Year, we are facing many changes with the AOA utilizing professional reviewers for residency accreditation,
as well as the AOA/ACGME unified accreditation initiative. It is unclear at this point how the OPTI structure may or may not fit
into the plan if the two organizations forge an agreement. But, our focus remains unchanged-our energies will continue with residency development, program oversight, faculty development, OMT education, and research support.
The accreditation unification between the AOA and ACGME has yet to be worked out. The proposal basically calls for all existing
AOA programs to be accredited by the ACGME accreditation system. The AOA accreditation system (as we currently know it)
will no longer exist.
If you read the many blogs, white papers, and editorials, the proposal is quite controversial. Many feel this move threatens the
autonomy of the osteopathic profession, while others have lauded this as an “opportunity” for more residency choices for osteopathic students.
While we support collaborative efforts to improve health care and standardize accreditation standards for all physicians in training,
we are concerned about the existence of osteopathic programs that may not meet the specific standards of the ACGME. The ACGME requirements have traditionally favored university-based programs and not the community-based model of residency training.
The concern for the preservation of the osteopathic philosophy and teaching of manipulative medicine in our training programs
and the osteopathic certifying boards is part of the AOA/ACGME negotiations. We enter 2013 with a renewed commitment to
assuring you our efforts are centered on offering quality graduate medical education opportunities, and to continue to develop new
residency and fellowship programs.
Students from three LECOM campuses meet as they
apply for residency programs in New England.
During clinical rotations in years three and four, students may have only
a few opportunities where they meet students from the other LECOM
campuses. This fall, students from Erie, Bradenton and Seton Hill arrived at Botsford Hospital for an Emergency Medicine Residency interview and got a chance to discuss their experiences. Tarek Amin,
LECOM Erie, reflected on his interview, “Meeting with possible mentors and colleagues has been very exciting. I've learned to just be yourself so you can find out what program genuinely fits you. It has also
been nice to see how welcomed LECOM students are based on our
reputation."
L to R: Tarek Amin, LECOM Erie, Kyle Fink, Bradenton, Jessica Warneke, LECOM Seton Hill
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Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Events
Academic Calendars
LECOM College of Medicine, Pharmacy and Dental
Erie, Bradenton, and Seton Hill
2013
January 1
New Year’s Day
January 3
Classes Resume School of Pharmacy Erie, School of
Dental Medicine Bradenton
January 7,
Second Semester Begins College of Medicine
January 16
January 21
Second Semester Begins School of Pharmacy Bradenton
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No Classes)
January 26
White Coat Ceremony, Bradenton
February 2
Semester Ends, School of Pharmacy Erie
February 11
Second Semester Begins, School of Pharmacy Erie
February 18-24
Semester Break, School of Pharmacy, Erie Class of 2013
February 27—March 3
Spring Break, School of Pharmacy Bradenton
LECOM Erie
David Fried
dfried@lecom.edu
814-866-6641
LECOM Bradenton
Ronald Shively
rshively@lecom.edu
941-756-0690
LECOM at Seton Hill
Sarah Taylor
staylor@lecom.edu
724-552-2868