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Transforming rural healthcare: 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine

亚色影库's proposed college of osteopathic medicine is committed to transforming rural and underserved communities by providing students with affordable access to comprehensive healthcare education and hands-on training.

The college aims to improve access to quality medical care, address physician shortages and provide a higher quality of life to rural communities.

The nation is currently in the middle of a rural healthcare crisis, with Pennsylvania right now holding 102.2 primary care physicians per 100,000 residents, which is half of the national average for rural areas.

“It’s part of our mission,” said President Micheal Driscoll. “We were founded as a teaching college, and our responsibility to shape and educate tomorrow’s leaders is our North Star.”

Once accredited and open, 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine will be the fourth college of osteopathic medicine in Pennsylvania and the first at a public institution.

Faculty and administrators have taken proactive steps to guarantee that there are more than enough resources for students that are aiming to achieve a medical education.

During the initial two years of medical school, students will remain on campus and focus on classroom-based learning.

The final two years of the program will shift toward clinical rotations, providing students with hands-on learning in rural health clinics.

Students will rotate through various disciplines, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, general surgery, women's health and emergency medicine.

Ryan Smith, founding associate dean of clinical affairs for 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, has been working diligently to provide all necessary steps to obtain accreditation for the college.

“For those seven rotations, we have 232 percent of the minimum number that we need for accreditation,” said Smith.

Obtaining well over the minimum number of requirements will allow students to take additional rotations, partake in electives and immerse themselves in rural communities.

Miko Rose, the founding dean of the proposed college of osteopathic medicine, spoke of how most medical schools are struggling to find resources to get the minimum number of accreditations.

“They are paying thousands behind the scenes to get that minimum number, just to get 100 percent of rotations; we have 230 percent,” said Rose. “So, we’ve been really lucky.”

Focused on their mission of transforming rural communities, the college has placed all of their clinical rotation sites in rural areas.

During their rotations, students will participate in the daily life of rural communities and acquire practical skills throughout their experiences.

Bringing medical education and healthcare services to rural communities enhances access to essential medical care and drives economic development.

Medical facility presence brings an increased demand for new housing and brings jobs to local construction workers and contractors.

Associate dean of pre-clinical affairs for the proposed college of osteopathic medicine, Luke Mortensen, describes the experience as “not just educating but creating.”

Mortensen stressed the importance of bringing healthy food options to rural areas.

Across the United States, many rural areas face a significant lack of healthy food options. In some communities, the only available grocery store is Dollar General, which, in most cases, does not provide fresh produce and nutritious foods.

Establishing a strong medical presence in rural communities will give community members “the right to choose.”

The Indiana community has been expressing what excitement this is for the community and the university.

“The community has embraced the idea of the proposed college of osteopathic medicine and they have embraced the team,” said Michelle Fryling, executive director of communications and media relations.

Excited about the positive impact this can have on rural communities, alumni David and Becky Walzak (Walzak Consulting) have recently made a $500,000 donation to the college’s education efforts.

“We share my belief that a neighborhood doctor’s office in these rural communities—providing care, educating patients about nutrition, and being a place where people can come together and learn about wellness—could be a tremendous improvement in people’s lives in these rural communities,” said Becky Walzak. “亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine and its future graduates will play a major role in creating this kind of resource for communities.”

The Walzaks, along with the Indiana community, recognize the establishment of the college of osteopathic medicine as a major opportunity for 亚色影库.

It is anticipated that the presence of the college will contribute to increased student enrollment, bringing more individuals to the university and allowing the academic environment to thrive.

The Penn, Oct. 10, 2025

亚色影库, WARREN STATE HOSPITAL SIGN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT

Another hospital is joining 亚色影库’s efforts to form its College of Osteopathic Medicine. Warren State Hospital becomes the 18^th facility to sign an affiliation agreement with the university. Like the others, this will allow students in their 3^rd and 4^th years of the program to learn in the field at hospitals in the area. This marks the second state mental hospital to sign an agreement with the university. Torrance State Hospital officials signed the agreement earlier this year. 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael Driscoll said in a statement that the clinical training affiliation agreements with both Torrance and Warren State Hospitals will “provide unique opportunities for future students to work closely with outstanding practitioners in two of the commonwealth’s key behavioral health inpatient facilities.”

Renda Broadcasting, Oct. 10, 2025

亚色影库 signs a second state hospital as a clinical training site, in Warren

Indiana University of Pennsylvania officials went to Warren County Thursday, to formalize a clinical training affiliation agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Warren State Hospital for future students at 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. “DHS is honored that Warren State Hospital will help play a role in supporting our rural communities by training future generations of physicians in Warren County,” said Jennifer Smith, deputy DHS secretary for the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. “Warren’s programs and the Pennsylvanians they treat will help educate 亚色影库 College of Osteopathic Medicine students about behavioral health care and the unique needs and challenges our patients face.” It is the second state hospital signed up as a clinical training site, after Torrance State Hospital in Westmoreland County. The sites are part of a successful accreditation process. 亚色影库 officials said the university has secured 230% of needed clinical training spots, surpassing the 120% required for accreditation.

Indiana Gazette, Oct. 10, 2025

Warren State Hospital Partners with 亚色影库 to Tackle Healthcare Shortages

Warren, PA — 亚色影库 is expanding its efforts to address the healthcare worker shortage in rural areas through a new partnership with Warren State Hospital. The collaboration, supported by Gov. Josh Shapiro, aims to strengthen Pennsylvania’s mental health workforce and improve care in underserved regions. Dr. Miko Rose, proposed founding dean of 亚色影库’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine, said the university’s new program will focus on helping rural populations. “We have spoken with some rural experts on mission, our focus and even our geographic area,” Rose said. “Once credentialed, we will be the 11th in the country, rural-focused medical school, so we are really excited.” The initiative includes tuition support for healthcare students and is expected to create more than 420 jobs, boosting the local economy.

Erie News Now WSEE-TV, Erie, Oct. 9, 2025

$500,000 gift given to 亚色影库 medical college

A retired Florida couple with Pittsburgh area ties and 亚色影库 degrees are the latest to make a donation to the proposed 亚色影库 college of osteopathic medicine. David and Becky Walzak have made a $500,000 donation to the proposed college, which now is in “candidate status” en route to possible accreditation by the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. University officials said that means COCA recognizes that 亚色影库 has done the required planning and has the resources necessary to apply for pre-accreditation status within two years. David Walzak, originally from Coraopolis, Allegheny County, and Becky Walzak, originally from Greensburg, now make their home in Ponte Verdra, Fla. They met at 亚色影库 in 1968, as David was working toward a 1971 social studies education graduate and Becky a degree in elementary education in 1970.

Kittanning Leader Times, Oct. 6, 2025

亚色影库 alum donate $500K to alma mater's proposed medical school

Inspired by the mission of 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, alumni David and Becky Walzak have committed a $500,000 gift to the future medical school. The pair met at 亚色影库 in 1968 and each earned degrees from the university and have since made their home in Ponte Vedra, Florida. With their gift, the proposed college of medicine has secured more than $34 million in private and government funding. Once up and running, the proposed school will be the sole osteopathic medical college at a public college or university in Pennsylvania and is set to accept its first class in 2027. The future school earned its candidate status from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.

Yahoo.com, Oct. 3, 2025

亚色影库 alum donate $500K to alma mater's proposed medical school

Inspired by the mission of 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, alumni David and Becky Walzak have committed a $500,000 gift to the future medical school. The pair met at 亚色影库 in 1968 and each earned degrees from the university and have since made their home in Ponte Vedra, Florida. With their gift, the proposed college of medicine has secured more than $34 million in private and government funding. “When Becky and I started thinking about making this gift to 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, we did a lot of thinking and did our due diligence,” David Walzak said in a statement.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Oct. 3, 2025

Pittsburgh-area 亚色影库 alumni donate $500,000 to proposed medical college

Latrobe Bulletin, Sept. 19, 2025

Pittsburgh-area 亚色影库 alumni donate $500,000 to proposed medical college

Indiana Gazette, Sept. 17 2025

亚色影库 ALUMNI DONATE $500,000 FOR PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

亚色影库 has received a half-million-dollar gift from alumni David and Becky Walzak to support the university’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.

The Walzaks, originally from western Pennsylvania and now living in Florida, say 亚色影库 is “the place it all started” for them. They met on campus in 1968, graduated in the early ’70s, and went on to successful careers in education and consulting before retiring. 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael Driscoll called the donation “an incredibly generous gift” that will make a lasting impact on the future of rural healthcare in Pennsylvania. The Walzaks say they were inspired by the vision of a medical school that will train doctors to serve small communities, where access to care is often limited. Their contribution brings total funding for the initiative to more than 34 million dollars. The proposed college of osteopathic medicine recently earned “candidate status” in the accreditation process, and would become the only public medical school of its kind in Pennsylvania.

Renda Broadcasting, Sept. 17, 2025

NOMINATIONS FOR SECOND RURAL HEALTH IMPACT AWARDS NOW OPEN

Nominations are now being accepted for the second annual Rural Health Impact Awards. The honors will be presented during the Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference at 亚色影库 on November 20th. The awards recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to improving health and well-being in rural communities. Dr. James Kinneer, Chief Human Resources Officer at IRMC and co-chair of the planning committee, says the awards were created to shine a light on people tackling rural health challenges. Last year’s recipients included leaders in behavioral health, social services, and education, such as 亚色影库 professor emeritus Dr. Joann Migyanka. Nominations are open through September 30th and can be submitted online. There is no fee to nominate. www.alumni.iup.edu/ruralhealth

Renda Broadcasting, Sept. 16, 2025

Nick Jacobs | Unpacking the realities of American health care

But we still don’t train enough doctors, especially in primary care and rural areas. We end up relying on immigrant physicians. High tuition costs are a major problem. If we expanded medical school slots, reduced debt burdens, and provided stronger incentives for service in underserved areas, we could match our educational excellence with workforce adequacy. Hence the pending 亚色影库 College of Osteopathic Medicine journey.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Sept. 12, 2025

亚色影库 gets its latest clinical training agreement -- with the Indiana County Coroner's office

Latrobe Bulletin, Sept. 12, 2025

亚色影库 gets its latest clinical training agreement -- with the Indiana County Coroner's office

It was not a gathering of hospital and university officials as were other occasions when 亚色影库 signed clinical training affiliation agreements with 16 medical centers and health agencies from Kittanning to the Poconos. However, the agreement approved Wednesday by the Indiana County Board of Commissioners between the university and the county coroner’s office is one more significant step toward creation of a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库. “This agreement is intended and shall be interpreted to meet the university’s accreditation standards related to affiliation agreements with clinical affiliates for medical students,” the 亚色影库-coroner’s agreement reads in part. Dr. Miko Rose, founding dean of 亚色影库’s proposed college, said the approval Wednesday “represents a green light to take the next steps toward formal collaborations between the Indiana County Coroner’s Office, 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, and multiple university colleges and disciplines.” “We could not be more excited to move forward,” Rose said. “There is a great need for pathologists, especially in rural Pennsylvania. This potential field experience could be extremely valuable for our students and for our commonwealth.”

Indiana Gazette, Sept. 10, 2025

Unpacking the Realities of American Healthcare

How about medical education? The U.S. dominates the world with many of the best medical schools that draw students from across the globe. But we still don’t train enough doctors, especially in primary care and rural areas. We end up relying on immigrant physicians. High tuition costs are a major problem. If we expanded medical school slots, reduced debt burdens, and provided stronger incentives for service in underserved areas, we could match our educational excellence with workforce adequacy. Hence the pending 亚色影库 College of Osteopathic Medicine journey.

Connellsville Daily Courier, Sept. 8, 2025

亚色影库's Proposed Medical School Earns Key 'Candidate Status' From Accreditors

亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine has achieved a “critical milestone” in being elevated to candidate status by the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.

Doximity, September 2025

亚色影库 trustees adopt mission statement for proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

“The mission of 亚色影库’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine, recognizing our roots as a public institution, is to increase the number of community physicians throughout rural and underserved Pennsylvania while creating a national model for rural healthcare. We will fulfill this goal by providing an innovative program of osteopathic medical education that is evidence based, inspiring, compassion focused, holistic, community centered, and affordable.” The action came on the eve of a deadline for a required submission by the 亚色影库 college’s proponents, part of a continued process of getting recognition from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.

Kittanning Leader Times, Sept. 6, 2025

亚色影库 trustees adopt mission statement for proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Adoption of a mission statement for 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine was a highlight of Thursday’s day-long gathering of the Council of Trustees: “The mission of 亚色影库’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine, recognizing our roots as a public institution, is to increase the number of community physicians throughout rural and underserved Pennsylvania while creating a national model for rural healthcare. We will fulfill this goal by providing an innovative program of osteopathic medical education that is evidence based, inspiring, compassion focused, holistic, community centered, and affordable.” The action came on the eve of a deadline for a required submission by the 亚色影库 college’s proponents, part of a continued process of getting recognition from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.

WFMZ-TV, Sept. 5, 2025

亚色影库 COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER MISSION STATEMENT FOR PROPOSED OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE COLLEGE

The 亚色影库 Council of Trustees are meeting today, and the college of osteopathic medicine is on the proposed agenda. The council will consider formally adopting the mission statement for the school which earned “candidate” status recently from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. The statement recognizes the school’s roots in a public institution and also states the goal is to increase the number of community physicians in rural and underserved areas of the state while creating a national model for rural healthcare. The council will also consider approving naming a classroom at the Eberly College of Business in honor of the family of Norm Fornella, an 亚色影库 alum who received a bachelor of science degree in 1970 and serves on the Baker Construction Enterprises board of advisors and a part of the St. Clair Health board of directors. The public portion of the meeting will be held at the KCAC at 5:00 PM.

Renda Broadcasting, Sept. 4, 2025

亚色影库 trustees adopt mission statement for proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Indiana Gazette, Sept. 4, 2025

Editorial | Laurels and barbs

Laurel: 亚色影库 signed its latest articulation agreement for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine Monday with Conemaugh Miners Medical Center in Hastings. It was the school’s 17th partnership pact and its fourth with the Conemaugh system. The deals will allow future 亚色影库 medical students to train at facilities around the region.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Aug. 30, 2025

亚色影库 signs new agreement with Conemaugh Miners for proposed college of osteopathic medicine

HASTINGS, Pa. – 亚色影库’s latest articulation agreement for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine was signed Monday with Conemaugh Miners Medical Center in Hastings. This is the school’s 17th partnership agreement and its fourth with the Conemaugh system. “We certainly could not do it without Conemaugh,” said Dr. Ryan Smith, the proposed medical school’s founding associate dean of clinical affairs. “Conemaugh is certainly one of the crown jewels in our area.”

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Aug. 25, 2025

亚色影库, CONEMAUGH MINERS MEDICAL CENTER SIGN CLINICAL TRAINING AGREEMENT

Another hospital has signed on as a clinical training affiliate for 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. On Monday, 亚色影库 and the Conemaugh Miners Medical Center formalized the affiliation agreement for future students at the proposed medicine school at a ceremony at the hospital. This marks the 17^th formal agreement for the proposed college. Others that signed on include IRMC, Punxsutawney Area Hospital, Torrance State Hospital and others.

Renda Broadcasting, Aug. 26, 2025

亚色影库 inks clinical training deal with Hastings hospital for proposed college

Two days after it kicked off the public phase of a fundraising campaign tied to its 150th anniversary, 亚色影库 added a 17th medical institution to its list of clinical training affiliation agreements for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. The Monday ceremony at Conemaugh Miners Medical Center in Hastings, in northern Cambria County, also brings in the fourth of four hospitals in the Conemaugh Health System of Duke LifePoint Healthcare. “Conemaugh Miners is excited to partner with 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine,” said Jessica Svidergol-Peterman, MSN, RN, CCCC, chief operating officer for Conemaugh’s Miners and Meyersdale medical centers.

Indiana Gazette, Aug. 25, 2025

亚色影库's proposed medical school earns key 'candidate status' from accreditors

Yahoo News, Aug. 19, 2025

亚色影库's proposed medical school earns key 'candidate status' from accreditors

INDIANA, Pa. – 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine has achieved a “critical milestone” in being elevated to candidate status by the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. This is the second step in the accreditation process. Pre-accreditation status is the next step that can be applied for in the next two years, and that allows 亚色影库 to begin recruiting students to the future medical school. “It’s been incredibly hard work to get to this important stage, but also incredibly rewarding,” the proposed college’s founding dean, Dr. Miko Rose, said in a statement. “The 亚色影库 and Indiana-area community, our legislators, our alumni and friends, local businesses and schools, and our regional and state health care partners and leaders have been unwavering in their support, encouragement and confidence in 亚色影库.”

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Aug. 18, 2025 (page 1)

亚色影库 meets a milestone in its bid for a college of osteopathic medicine

亚色影库 said it has received a notable designation in its bid for accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 亚色影库 said the proposed college has earned “Candidate Status” from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. “This designation is a critical milestone in our work to establish a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库,” 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll said. “Achieving ‘Candidate Status’ means that COCA recognizes that 亚色影库 has done the required planning and that we have the resources necessary to apply for pre-accreditation status within two years. The team is working on that application right now.”

Indiana Gazette, Aug. 16, 2025

亚色影库 gets 'candidate status' for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine

亚色影库 has received a notable designation in its bid for accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 亚色影库 said the proposed college has earned “Candidate Status” from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. “This designation is a critical milestone in our work to establish a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库,” 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll said. “Achieving ‘Candidate Status’ means that COCA recognizes that 亚色影库 has done the required planning and that we have the resources necessary to apply for pre-accreditation status within two years. The team is working on that application right now.

Indiana Gazette, Aug. 15, 2025

亚色影库's osteopathic medicine college moves closer to accreditation

亚色影库 has taken another key step toward the opening of its planned college of osteopathic medicine. 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine has earned “Candidate Status” from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.

“This designation is a critical milestone in our work to establish a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库,” 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael Driscoll said in a prepared statement. “Achieving ‘Candidate Status’ means that COCA recognizes that 亚色影库 has done the required planning and that we have the resources necessary to apply for pre-accreditation status within two years. The team is working on that application right now.”

Pittsburgh Business Times, Aug. 15, 2025

亚色影库 ANNOUNCES NEW STATUS FOR PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

亚色影库 has announced the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine has earned “candidate” status from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. The new status means that the university has completed the required planning for the school and they have the resources necessary to apply for pre-accreditation status within two years. In a statement, 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael Driscoll said that the university has been moving very quickly to develop the new college, which is meant to address the rural healthcare crisis in the state, especially with a lack of primary care physicians in rural areas. Driscoll said that “Our proposed college of osteopathic medicine will truly be lifechanging for our university, our community, our region, and the commonwealth.” He also thanked Congressman Guy Reschenthaler, State Senator Joe Pittman and State Representative Jim Struzzi for their help in getting grant money for the program, along with all the private donors that have contributed and those who have worked with the school on getting the program to this point.

Renda Broadcasting, Aug. 15, 23025

Indiana in the Morning: Dr. Miko Rose

亚色影库's proposed college of osteopathic medicine is progressing nicely, taking the steps needed to become a full-fledged medical school. The dean, Dr. Miko Rose, says they are reaching benchmarks and setting milestones.

Renda Broadcasting, Aug. 14, 2025

Retired Hollidaysburg educator still giving back to students

Tom Smith said he always wanted to do the right thing. Smith, 76, who retired in 2009 after spending 38 years as a high school math teacher and counselor, recently made a significant gift to 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Smith, of Hollidaysburg, received a master’s degree in secondary counselor education from 亚色影库 in 1976 while teaching. “Mr. Smith’s loyalty and his ongoing commitment to making a difference in the lives of current and future students is inspiring,” 亚色影库 Vice President for University Advancement Jennifer DeAngelo said. “As his alma mater, we are very proud of his professional success and leadership in the field of education and very grateful for his generosity and his public recognition of 亚色影库 and the difference it has made in his life.”

Altoona Mirror, Aug. 11, 2025

Wayne Memorial affiliates with 亚色影库 for osteopathic training

PENNSYLVANIA — 亚色影库, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) and Wayne Memorial Hospital recently formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 亚色影库 has formally initiated steps towards accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, following 亚色影库’s December 2022 endorsement of the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at the university. “We are extremely grateful for the excitement and enthusiasm from our clinical training affiliation partners,” Dr. Michael Driscoll, 亚色影库 president, said. “The commitment of resources, time and talent as training sites for our future students is something we don’t take for granted. We could not move forward in our work to establish a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库 without them.” 亚色影库 has secured approximately 200 percent of the needed clinical training spots, surpassing the 120 percent required for accreditation.

River Reporter, Aug. 6, 23025

ANOTHER DONATION MADE TO THE 亚色影库 PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

亚色影库 has received a $25,000 gift toward its proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. The donation comes from Dr. John “Jack” and Linda Brose of Athens, Ohio. Dr. Brose, a nationally recognized leader in medical education, is already serving as a consultant and mentor for 亚色影库’s initiative. His gift will help establish scholarships for future students. Dr. Miko Rose, founding dean of the proposed college, praised Brose’s continued dedication, calling him “irreplaceable” in efforts to launch the school. With the Broses’ contribution, 亚色影库 has now secured more than $34 million in public and private support for the project. Once established, 亚色影库’s college would be the only public osteopathic medical school in Pennsylvania, aiming to tackle rural healthcare shortages, especially in mental health and primary care.

Renda Broadcasting, Aug. 6, 2025

Scholarship established in memory of county native

John Ninosky, a 1993 criminology graduate of 亚色影库 from Harrisburg, has gifted $50,000 to 亚色影库 for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine in honor of his late wife, Tammy Beale Ninosky, a 1993 亚色影库 child development and family relations graduate. The donation will establish the Tammy Beale Ninosky Memorial Scholarship, designed to provide scholarship support to future 亚色影库 students pursuing a degree offered by the 亚色影库 proposed college of osteopathic medicine, with preference given to students who have experienced the loss of a parent. Tammy Ninosky was a native of rural Huntingdon County and raised by a single mother after her father unexpectedly died when Tammy was five years old. A first-generation college student, she completed an internship at the Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital to become a Certified Child Life Specialist; Child Life Specialists are healthcare professionals who provide support to children and families to process the stress associated with injury or illness. “I believe that the 亚色影库 proposed college of osteopathic medicine will be transformative for 亚色影库 as an institution by elevating its academic status by being the only public school of osteopathic medicine in the commonwealth,” he said.

Huntingdon Daily News, Aug 1, 2025

Former Clearfield County man gifts scholarship for 亚色影库 in honor of late wife

Clearfield Progress, July 30, 2025

Osteopathic college scholarship dedicated to the memory of an 亚色影库 alumnus

亚色影库 has received another gift toward its proposed college of osteopathic medicine, from a Harrisburg 亚色影库 alumnus honoring the memory of his late wife. John Ninosky, a 1993 criminology graduate who grew up in Irvona, Clearfield County, gifted $50,000 to 亚色影库 in honor of Tammy Beale Ninosky, who also graduated from 亚色影库 in 1993, with a degree in child development and family relations graduate. A spokeswoman for the university said the donation wlll go toward a Tammy Beale Ninosky Memorial Scholarship, designed to provide support to future 亚色影库 students pursuing a degree offered by the proposed college of osteopathic medicine.

Indiana Gazette, July 25, 2025

亚色影库 graduate honors late wife with scholarship fund for future college of osteopathic medicine students

The Punxsutawney Spirit, July 26, 2025

亚色影库, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers, Wayne Memorial Hospital sign clinical training affiliation agreement

INDIANA, Pa. — 亚色影库, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers, and Wayne Memorial Hospital formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. “We are extremely grateful for the excitement and enthusiasm from our clinical training affiliation partners,” 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael Driscoll said. “The commitment of resources, time, and talent as training sites for our future students is something we don’t take for granted. We could not move forward in our work to establish a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库 without them.

The Punxsutawney Spirit, July 11, 2025

亚色影库, Wayne health centers sign agreement

HONESDALE, Pa. – 亚色影库, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers and Wayne Memorial Hospital formalized a new clinical training agreement Tuesday for the school’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. “By working together, 亚色影库 and WMCHC create meaningful opportunities to advance health equity, enhance training for future health care professionals and improve access to high-quality care in underserved communities,” WMCHC CEO Teresa Lacey said in a statement. “Together, 亚色影库 and WMCHC are not only shaping the next generation of compassionate, skilled health care providers, they are also building stronger, healthier communities.” These agreements are the 15th and 16th for 亚色影库, which began exploring a proposed college of medicine in 2022 when the board of trustees endorsed the pursuit to help address the physician shortage in rural areas. Michael Driscoll, 亚色影库 president, said in a statement the school is grateful and enthusiastic for these new partnerships that will provide a commitment of time, resources, talent and more at the training sites.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, July 10, 2025

亚色影库 SIGNS CLINICAL TRAINING AGREEMENT WITH WAYNE MEMORIAL MEDICAL FACILITIES FOR PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

亚色影库 is taking another step forward in establishing its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Yesterday, 亚色影库 signed a clinical training affiliation agreement with Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers and Wayne Memorial Hospital in northeastern Pennsylvania. The partnership will allow third- and fourth-year medical students to receive hands-on training at both facilities. These are 亚色影库’s first clinical sites in eastern Pennsylvania and bring the university’s total number of signed training agreements to 16, which is well above what’s required for accreditation. Securing these partnerships is a key milestone as 亚色影库 continues the process of seeking approval from the American Osteopathic Association. If accredited, 亚色影库 would become the only public university in Pennsylvania with a college of osteopathic medicine. The program is focused on preparing physicians to serve in rural and underserved communities. The university has already raised more than $34 million in funding for the project from public, private, and legislative sources.

Renda Broadcasting, July 9, 2025

亚色影库 nets clinical training pact from institutions east of Scranton

HONESDALE — Up until now, 亚色影库’s clinical training agreements for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine have been with hospitals and medical centers in Indiana and other counties surrounding 亚色影库’s home base. Agreements were inked with 14 institutions located from Kittanning to Hyndman and Punxsutawney to greater Johnstown. On Tuesday, 亚色影库 signed an agreement with two medical institutions located 264 miles east of Indiana, in Wayne and nearby counties.

Indiana Gazette, July 9, 2025

How this 亚色影库-CSSMCW clinical agreement could reverse the region's physician shortage

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) has joined an extensive list of healthcare providers in this region who plan to partner with the 亚色影库 to train future physicians and encourage some to stay and practice medicine here. The Windber medical facility is the 14th in western Pennsylvania to form a clinical training affiliation arrangement with 亚色影库's proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine, thereby making a commitment to providing hands-on training, education and experience for students in their third and fourth years of medical school. 亚色影库's College of Osteopathic Medicine is still in the organizing stage, and the signed clinical agreements are required for the college to earn accreditation from the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, according to a release from the university.

Somerset Daily American, July 2, 2025

Schuylkill Rural Family Medicine program recruits 2 new doctors

ORWIGSBURG — A Lehigh Valley Hospital Network recruitment initiative has resulted in two new primary care physicians joining the hospital’s facilities in Schuylkill County. The difficulty of recruiting and retaining physicians to rural areas is underscored by an effort to develop an osteopathic school of medicine at 亚色影库. “Our nation, especially in rural Pennsylvania, is in a healthcare crisis,” 亚色影库 officials said, based on a university study. “There are simply not enough healthcare providers, particularly primary care physicians.”

Yahoo News, June 30, 2025

Schuylkill Rural Family Medicine program recruits 2 new doctors, Two out of 4 primary care providers will stay in Schuylkill County

Republican Herald (Pottsville, Pa.), June 30, 2025

亚色影库, Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber sign clinical training agreement

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber officials sign agreement to provide training for students at 亚色影库's College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Somerset Daily American, June 27, 2025

Hollidaysburg man, 亚色影库 graduate, gifts $50,000 to proposed college of osteopathic medicine

Thomas R. Smith, an 亚色影库 graduate who had an almost 40-year career in education and supporting high school students, has gifted $50,000 to 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. In December 2022, 亚色影库’s Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库. With Smith’s gift, 亚色影库 has secured more than $34.3 million in private and government funding for the initiative. “亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine has drawn incredible and enthusiastic support from alumni, community members, and legislators,” 亚色影库 Vice President for University Advancement Jennifer DeAngelo said.

The Punxsutawney Spirit, June 27, 2025

Blair County 亚色影库 alumnus donates $50,000 toward college of osteopathic medicine

Another gift has been made by an 亚色影库 alumnus toward the institution’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Thomas R. Smith, who earned a master’s degree in Secondary Counselor Education from 亚色影库 in 1976, while working as a mathematics teacher at Tussey Mountain Junior Senior High School, gifted $50,000 to the proposed 亚色影库 college. “My education at 亚色影库 provided additional career opportunities for me while allowing me to have a long career in education,” Smith said. “I am very pleased to support the opportunities and impact that 亚色影库 will offer through its proposed college of osteopathic medicine.” With Smith’s gift, 亚色影库 has secured more than $34.3 million in private and government funding for the osteopathic initiative.

Indiana Gazette, June 24, 2025

亚色影库 ALUMNUS GIVES $50,000 TO PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

An 亚色影库 graduate with nearly 40 years in the education field has gifted $50,000 to the 亚色影库 proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. Thomas R. Smith of Holidaysburg received his masters from 亚色影库 in secondary counselor education in 1976, completing the degree program while working as a math teacher at Tussey Mountain Junior-Senior High School. He also was a school counselor at Altoona High School for 31 years before recently retiring. Smith said he was pleased to help out the proposed college and that his education at 亚色影库 provided him additional career opportunities and a lengthy career in the education field. Smith’s $50,000 gift means that the university has secured $34.3 million in private and government funding for the initiative.

Renda Broadcasting, June 23, 2025

亚色影库 partners with Windber hospital to train med students

WINDBER, Pa (WJAC) — 亚色影库 announced a partnership Monday with a medical center in Somerset County, to help educate the next generation of physicians. The signed agreement between Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center and the university will allow medical students in their third or fourth years to do their clinical rotations with doctors at the center. Students will be able to work with patients under supervision, to learn what their day-to-day could be like.

WJAC-TV, June 17, 2025

亚色影库 SIGNS CLINICAL TRAINING AGREEMENT WITH CHAN SOON-SHIONG MEDICAL CENTER

Another medical facility has signed a clinical training agreement with 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. The latest contract is with the Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber. The center becomes the latest on the list of medical facilities in the region that will provide training to attendees during the third and fourth years of their education. Founding Dean of the college Dr. Miko Rose said that the center is a strong leader in rural healthcare and its collaboration with the Chan Soon-Shiong Institute of Molecular Medicine can offer an outstanding experience for the students. Hospital CEO Richard Sukenik said the proposed college is promising to be “a leader in creating an interprofessional educational network emphasizing expertise in medical research, community outreach, and evidence-based clinical care for our nation’s most under-resourced rural populations”

Renda Broadcasting, June 17, 2025

'Ready to lead': Windber facility signs affiliation deal with 亚色影库's planned college of medicine

WINDBER, Pa. – Once 亚色影库 launches its college of osteopathic medicine – perhaps as soon as fall 2027 – some of the college’s medical students will be honing their craft in Windber. 亚色影库 leaders signed an agreement Monday that could start bringing third- and fourth-year students to Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center full time beginning in 2029. Both institutions described their clinical affiliation as a “milestone” aimed at answering a growing physician shortage in rural communities. “Everyone here knows there’s a (healthcare) crisis in Pennsylvania,” said 亚色影库 President Michael Driscoll, while noting the projected shortage of physicians is expected to reach 124,000 nationwide in 2034.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, June 16, 2025

亚色影库, Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center sign clinical training agreement

INDIANA, Pa. — 亚色影库 and Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 亚色影库 has formally initiated steps towards accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, following 亚色影库’s Council of Trustees December 2022 endorsement of the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库.

The Punxsutawney Spirit, June 17, 2025

Windber hospital is the latest to sign up with 亚色影库's college of osteopathic medicine

亚色影库 and Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber have formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. “This partnership with 亚色影库 and the proposed college of osteopathic medicine is a major step forward in strengthening healthcare in rural communities,” Chan Soon-Shiong CEO Richard Sukenik said at Monday’s signing ceremony in Windber. “Physician shortages are reaching critical levels, especially in rural America, and having dedicated partners committed to improving community access to healthcare is an integral component to addressing this problem.”

Indiana Gazette, June 16, 2025

Freeport students participate in 亚色影库's HELP Summer Experience

亚色影库 (亚色影库) recently hosted 22 area high school students and 14 of their teachers for the collaborative Healthcare Education and Learning Pathways (HELP) Summer Experience. Among the schools that participated was Freeport High School, who sent seven students. This program, organized, facilitated and sponsored by the Armstrong-Indiana Intermediate Unit (ARIN-IU), 亚色影库, Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC), and Westmoreland County Community College (WCCC), follows a one-day expo held in February for students at Lenape Technical School by the Armstrong Indiana Career Pathways Partnership that included presenters in health care professions and education, including 亚色影库. The June 2-3 event was designed to provide a more in-depth, hands-on experience in a range of healthcare careers, including speech-language pathology, psychology, nursing, emergency medicine (EMT/paramedic), respiratory therapy, medical imaging, and medical laboratory sciences. It was open to any student or teacher in both Armstrong and Indiana counties.

Kittanning Leader Times, June 12, 2025

亚色影库 partners with IRMC, ARIN亚色影库28, WCCC for health careers program for high school students

INDIANA, Pa. — 亚色影库 hosted 22 area high school students and 14 of their teachers for the collaborative Healthcare Education and Learning Pathways (HELP) Summer Experience on June 2 and 3. This program, organized, facilitated, and sponsored by the Armstrong-Indiana Intermediate Unit (ARINIU), 亚色影库, Indiana Regional Medical Center, and Westmoreland County Community College, follows a one-day expo held in February for students at Lenape Tech by the Armstrong Indiana Career Pathways Partnership that included presenters in health care professions and education, including 亚色影库. The June 2 and 3 event was designed to provide a more in-depth, hands-on experience in a range of healthcare careers, including speech-language pathology, psychology, nursing, emergency medicine (EMT/paramedic), respiratory therapy, medical imaging, and medical laboratory sciences. It was open to any student or teacher in both Armstrong and Indiana counties.

The Punxsutawney Spirit, June 7, 2025

亚色影库, ARIN IU 28, WCCC and IRMC join for healthcare summer experience

亚色影库 hosted 22 area high school students and 14 of their teachers for a collaborative Healthcare Education and Learning Pathways summer experience this week. The program co-sponsored by 亚色影库, Armstrong-Indiana Intermediate Unit 28, Indiana Regional Medical Center and Westmoreland County Community College followed a one-day February expo at Lenape Tech by the Armstrong Indiana Career Pathways Partnership. In addition to tours at 亚色影库, IRMC, and WCCC, events included presentations on how to become a physician by Dr. Luke H. Mortensen, associate dean of 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine; a session on applying to college; and dual enrollment opportunities available to high school students.

Indiana Gazette, June 7, 2025

Rose named panelist for Philadelphia Federal Reserve rural health discussion

Miko Rose, founding dean of 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, will be part of a panel discussion during the Rural Economic Development Summit, being co-hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association in Harrisburg. Rose will be joined during a discussion of “What Can Be Done in Rural Pennsylvania? The Power of Partnership,” by Dr. John Roth, CEO of Broad Top Area Medical Center; Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania President and CEO Nicole Stallings; and Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Chief Education Officer Michelle Thompson.

Indiana Gazette, May 30, 2025

DEAN OF 亚色影库’S PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE TO BE PANELIST AT DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT

The dean of 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine will be a panelist during a development summit in Harrisburg. Dr. Miko Rose will speak June 3rd at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Rural Economic Development Summit. Her panel, “What Can Be Done in Rural Pennsylvania? The Power of Partnership,” brings together leading healthcare voices to tackle the rural health crisis. Dr. Rose, a nationally recognized educator and psychiatrist, is leading 亚色影库’s effort to launch the state’s only public osteopathic medical school aimed at addressing physician shortages in rural areas. The college is projected to generate $79 million annually for the region and has already secured over $34 million in funding and clinical partnerships. Her appearance highlights 亚色影库’s growing role in transforming rural healthcare and the power of collaboration to drive economic and medical change across Pennsylvania.

Renda Broadcasting, May 30, 2025

Rose named panelist for Philadelphia Federal Reserve rural health discussion

“It’s an honor to be part of this important event and to be part of the discussion about new ways to support and grow strong healthcare networks in Pennsylvania’s rural communities,” Dr. Rose said. “Healthcare accessibility for so many Pennsylvanians is at crisis levels. Beyond the human factor — every person’s right to competent and compassionate care — the lack of a strong healthcare system absolutely affects the commonwealth’s economic viability and strength.”

WV News, May 30, 2025

Rose named panelist for Philadelphia Federal Reserve rural health discussion

Dr. Miko Rose, founding dean of 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, will be part of a panel discussion during the Rural Economic Development Summit, being co-hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association in Harrisburg.

Longview News Journal (Texas), May 30, 2025

Bringing doctors to rural hospitals part of 亚色影库-Meyersdale hospital training proposal

MEYERSDALE — Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center and 亚色影库 have formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine to train at Meyersdale. The official signing was held May 21 at the Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center lobby, 200 Hospital Drive, Meyersdale. “This collaboration with 亚色影库’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine underscores our shared mission to enhance healthcare access and outcomes in rural Pennsylvania,” Dr. Rodney Reider, market president and CEO of Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, said in a press release. “By creating meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities for future physicians, we are investing not only in their training, but also in the long-term well-being of the communities we proudly serve. This partnership is a critical step toward building a healthier future together.”

Somerset Daily American, May 27, 2025

亚色影库 adds Meyersdale articulation agreement for proposed college of medicine

Yahoo News, May 22, 2025

亚色影库, CONEMAUGH MEYERSDALE MEDICAL CENTER SIGN CLINICAL AFFILIATION AGREEMENT

亚色影库 has signed another clinical affiliation agreement for their proposed college of osteopathic medicine. The new agreement with Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center was signed at ceremonies held yesterday at the hospital. This is part of the accreditation process for the proposed school, which has similar agreements with IRMC, Punxsutawney Area Hospital Torrance state hospital and many other facilities. The agreement allows students in the third and fourth years of the program to gain real-world experience after two years of classroom work. The facility does have another connection to 亚色影库, as its Chief Operating Officer Jessica Svigergol-Peterman is an alumnus of the university, with bachelor’s and master’s nursing degrees from the facility. In a statement, she said that Conemaugh Meyersdale embodies the proposed school’s goal to enhance healthcare access and outcomes in rural areas. With the signing, 亚色影库 has double the required number of affiliation agreements.

Renda Broadcasting, May 22, 2025

亚色影库 adds Meyersdale articulation agreement for proposed college of medicine

MEYERSDALE, Pa. – Speakers at Wednesday’s articulation agreement signing between 亚色影库 and Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center highlighted the importance of rural health care and need for hospitals in communities such as that. “A student that trains here will become a jack of all trades,” said Dr. Ryan Smith, 亚色影库 proposed college of osteopathic medicine founding associate dean of clinical affairs. “This is the epitome of rural medicine.” The signing was the 13th the university has collected toward accreditation for 亚色影库’s future medical school and third with a Conemaugh facility. When the osteopathic college is up and running in 2027, students in the program will have the option to complete their rotations at the rural facilities two years later. Dr. Elizabeth Dunmore, Conemaugh CMO, said it is an amazing opportunity for those students to have access to these centers.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, May 21, 2025

亚色影库 signs clinical training pact with third Conemaugh system hospital

亚色影库 has signed its third clinical training contract for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine with a hospital in the Conemaugh Health System. In a ceremony Wednesday in Meyersdale, Somerset County, 亚色影库 and Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center signed that agreement, the 13th for the proposed college that is in the process of getting accreditation form the American Osteopathic Association. 亚色影库 has secured 200% of the clinical training spots required for accreditation. Typically, students in colleges of osteopathic medicine spend the first two years of their education in the classroom; during the third and fourth years, students are based in the community at clinical sites.

Indiana Gazette, May 21, 2025

Providing health care in rural areas offers challenges for physicians

“Rural health care is in jeopardy right now,” said Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, secretary of the state Department of Human Services, during a recent Western Pennsylvania Regional Rural Health Summit at 亚色影库. There’s a shortage of health professionals in parts of most counties in Western and Central Pennsylvania, including Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler and Westmoreland, according to the Rural Information Hub, a data repository supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, May 18, 2025

Healing the Future: 亚色影库’s Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Set to Transform Healthcare and Economic Growth in Indiana County

亚色影库 (亚色影库) is advancing plans to establish a College of Osteopathic Medicine, a project proposed to impact the university and the broader Indiana County community significantly. This initiative addresses the critical shortage of primary care physicians, particularly in rural areas, by training future doctors committed to serving underserved populations.

Developing Pittsburgh, Spring 2025

Derry Area grad, 亚色影库 distinguished alumnus gifts $50K to 亚色影库

INDIANA – An 亚色影库 graduate is continuing his decades of support to the university and a lifetime of service to others with a gift to 亚色影库’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. Lt. Col. Barry Gasdek, U.S. Army (retired), a 1964 education and distinguished military graduate of 亚色影库, has donated $50,000 to the project. A native of Westmoreland County and graduate of Derry Area Senior High School, Gasdek currently makes his home in Laramie, Wyoming. In December 2022, 亚色影库’s Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a College of Osteopathic Medicine at 亚色影库. With Gasdek’s gift, 亚色影库 has secured more than $32 million in private and government funding for the initiative.

Latrobe Bulletin, May 6, 2025

Derry native donates to 亚色影库's proposed osteopathic medicine college

A Derry native and veteran has made a $50,000 donation to the proposed osteopathic medicine college at 亚色影库. Lt. Col. Barry Gasdek, a 1964 亚色影库 graduate, offered the donation, which is part of $32 million the university has collected in private and government funding to develop the program since announcing it in 2022. “His gift not only continues his legacy of service and caring for others, but is a demonstration of his belief in 亚色影库’s commitment and ability to change the rural health care landscape,” 亚色影库 President Michael Driscoll said. The university has formally initiated steps toward accreditation for its proposed osteopathic medicine college. Today, Gasdek lives in Wyoming, is active in multiple civic, military and private organizations and has established working relationships with military support organizations, veterans and local service organizations, state and community leaders, and the U.S. government.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, May 5, 2025

Gasdek makes $50,000 donation toward proposed 亚色影库 college

On the eve of 亚色影库’s spring Council of Trustees meeting (set Thursday) and commencement exercises Saturday where he is scheduled to receive an honorary degree, an 亚色影库 graduate is extending a $50,000 gift to the university’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Lt. Col. Barry Gasdek, U.S. Army (retired), is a native of Westmoreland County, a graduate of Derry Area High School and a 1964 education and distinguished military graduate of 亚色影库, who now lives in Laramie, Wyo. Gasdek, who was honored with 亚色影库’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2015, will receive a Doctor of Public Service honorary degree at Saturday’s commencement ceremonies.

Indiana Gazette, May 4, 2025

亚色影库 DISTINGUISHED MILITARY GRADUATE MAKES GIFT TOWARDS PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

A distinguished military graduate of 亚色影库 has made a financial gift for the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. Lieutenant Colonel Barry Gasdek made the $50,000 donation as part of his continued support of the university he graduated from in 1964 with a degree in education. His $50,000 is part of $32 million in private and government funding for the proposed school. Gasdek and his family have worked in the medical field in various areas, and said that he is aware of the dedication required to properly treat and care for patients. Gasdek will receive an honorary Doctorate of Public Service at the commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 10^th.

Renda Broadcasting, May 2, 2025

亚色影库 president, founding dean of proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine appear on 'Region's Business’

亚色影库 President Dr. Michael Driscoll and 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose are featured on “Our Region’s Business,” a news show jointly produced by the Allegheny Conference and Pittsburgh’s WPXI-TV. The show is hosted by Bill Flanagan, chief corporate relations officer at the Allegheny Conference on Community Development. 亚色影库’s Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库 in December 2022. 亚色影库 has formally initiated steps towards accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, a three- to five-year process that includes submission of self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

DuBois Courier Express, April 29, 2025

亚色影库 lands another donation for osteopathic medical school

亚色影库 received another major gift to help fund its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. An anonymous donor gifted $1 million to the program, bringing total investment in the proposed school of medicine to more than $32 million in The announcement was made by 亚色影库 President Michael Driscoll at the Western Pennsylvania Regional Rural Health Summit, which was a collaboration between 亚色影库, the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Health care leaders at the event included Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Dr. Valerie Arkoosh; Secretary of the Department of Health Dr. Debra Bogen; and Lindsey Mauldin, deputy chief of staff for Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.

Pittsburgh Business Times, April 21, 2025

Anonymous $1 million gift to college highlights 亚色影库 rural health summit

A $1 million gift for 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine this week was a highlight of a day-long Western Pennsylvania Regional Rural Health Summit conducted at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. The April 16 summit took on a variety of issues, including challenges, trends and opportunities for rural health care; expanding access to women’s health and maternity care; regional mental and behavioral health; and ties between health care and rural economic development.

Kittanning Leader-Times, April 18, 2025

Anonymous $1 million gift 亚色影库's proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine revealed during rural health summit

A $1 million gift for 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine was announced Wednesday during the Western Pennsylvania Regional Rural Health Summit at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. The summit explored a range of rural health issues, including challenges and opportunities in care delivery, women’s health and maternity access, behavioral and mental health services, and the link between health care and rural economic development.

Indiana Gazette, April 17, 2025

Rural health summit brings medical professionals together to brainstorm solutions

Networking and building partnerships were the highlights of the event hosted by 亚色影库 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, organizers said. “Today’s summit will hopefully serve as a launching point to identifying actionable solutions to the health challenges facing our rural communities,” said Dr. Miko Rose, founding dean of 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. The summit also served as an opportunity for Driscoll to share news that the university had received a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor for the proposed college of medicine.

Yahoo News, April 17, 2025

Rural health summit brings medical professionals together to brainstorm solutions

Prior to a break Wednesday at the first Western Pennsylvania Regional Rural Health Summit, Primary Health Network CEO Dr. George Garrow addressed the crowd about the elegance of collaboration in the medical field. “Everyone in this room is creating beautiful music in health care,” he said. “Imagine what we could create in working together.” The summit also served as an opportunity for Driscoll to share news that the university had received a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor for the proposed college of medicine. The 亚色影库 president said the donation was from a first-generation university graduate and native of Indiana County.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, April 16, 2025

亚色影库 gifted with $1 million for proposed college from anonymous donor

At the start of a regional rural health summit Wednesday morning, 亚色影库 announced receipt of a $1 million gift for the proposed college of osteopathic medicine from an anonymous donor. 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll said the donor who is a first-generation college graduate of 亚色影库 who grew up in Indiana County but since has moved on elsewhere. It came at the start of a Western Pennsylvania Regional Rural Health Summit that was a collaboration with 亚色影库 and Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Human Services at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Indiana Gazette, April 16, 2025

亚色影库 HOSTS RURAL HEALTH CONFERENCE, ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GIFT TO PROPOSED OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE COLLEGE

亚色影库 played host today to the first of four Regional Rural Health Summits at the KCAC. Dr. Valerie Arkoosh with the Human Services department said this was the first conference of its kind, and there will be others across the state. She said the reason why 亚色影库 and Indiana were chosen as the first site because there has already been success in the region. The proposed College for Osteopathic Medicine was another reason to come to Indiana. State Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen was pleased with the progress made to make the school a reality, and how important it will be to have a medical school in the state that will be focused on rural health. During the opening of the summit, it was announced that another $1 million gift for the proposed osteopathic medicine school was made to the university. President Dr. Michael Driscoll said the anonymous donor has a lot of connections to 亚色影库 and the Indiana Community. With the gift, 亚色影库 has now received $32 million in private and government funding for the initiative.

Renda Broadcasting, April 16, 2025

亚色影库 proposed college of osteopathic medicine receives $25,000 gift

An anonymous donor has gifted $25,000 to 亚色影库 for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. With this $25,000 gift, 亚色影库 has secured more than $31 million in private and government funding for the initiative. Once established, a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库 is expected to generate $79 million in annual regional economic impact. 亚色影库’s Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库 in December 2022.

The Punxsutawney Spirit, April 8, 2025

亚色影库 receives additional financial support for proposed college of osteopathic medicine

亚色影库 has received additional financial support for the school's proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 亚色影库 officials announced last week that $25,000 was donated from an anonymous party toward the efforts. That brings the total amount of funding secured – private and governmental – to $31 million. The proposed medical school is in the accreditation phase, and 亚色影库 has acquired a dozen affiliation agreements with regional health care providers and centers. Students are expected to begin classes at the osteopathic college in 2027.

Mahoning Matters, April 8, 2025

亚色影库 receives additional financial support for proposed college of osteopathic medicine

亚色影库 has received additional financial support for the school’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 亚色影库 officials announced last week that $25,000 was donated from an anonymous party toward the efforts. That brings the total amount of funding secured – private and governmental – to $31 million. The proposed medical school is in the accreditation phase, and 亚色影库 has acquired a dozen affiliation agreements with regional health care providers and centers. Students are expected to begin classes at the osteopathic college in 2027.

, Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, April 7, 2025

亚色影库 receives another $25,000 for its planned college of osteopathic medicine

亚色影库 announced Thursday that an anonymous donor has gifted $25,000 to 亚色影库 for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. It is the latest in a series of gifts, some from private sources, some from public, and some occasionally from anonymous sources, such as another for $250,000 in February. With this latest gift, the university said it has secured more than $31 million for the initiative. Once established, university officials predict, a college of osteopathic medicine may generate $79 million in annual regional economic impact. “Since the Council of Trustees endorsement of our exploration of the development of a college of osteopathic medicine (in December 2022), we’ve seen incredible support and enthusiasm for the project from alumni, faculty and staff, community members, and legislators,” said 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll.

Indiana Gazette, April 5, 2025

亚色影库 partners with Center for Rural Pennsylvania to learn 'why physicians stay'

亚色影库 has partnered with the Center for Rural Pennsylvania to survey rural physicians on what draws them to that type of position and keeps them there. The findings will be used to help develop the school’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, which is in the accreditation stage and expected to welcome students in fall 2027, and to recruit students with shared commitments to rural practices. “No one has really ever done a survey like this before,” founding 亚色影库 medical school Dean Dr. Miko Rose said in a release. 亚色影库 pursued a college of medicine to help address the statewide shortage of medical professionals compared to patients – often more than 1,300 patients to one primary care provider – and provide students more access to osteopathic medicine studies.

New Castle News, April 5, 2025

ANONYMOUS GIFT GIVEN TO PROPOSED 亚色影库 COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

An anonymous gift of $25,000 has been given to the 亚色影库 proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. This brings the total donations for the proposed college to over $31 million. Once established, the college would generate an annual economic impact of more than $79 million. 亚色影库 has formally taken steps towards accreditation of the proposed college from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. This is a three- to five-year process that involves submitting self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

Kool103-FM, April 4, 2025

亚色影库 RECEIVES ANONYMOUS DONATION FOR THE PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

An anonymous gift of $25,000 has been gifted to the 亚色影库 proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. This brings the total donations for the proposed college to over $31 million. Once established, the college would generate more than $79 million in annual economic impact. 亚色影库 President Michael Driscoll says that since the Council of Trustees has endorsed the idea of a college of osteopathic medicine, they’ve seen incredible support from alumni, faculty and staff, legislators and the community. 亚色影库 has formally taken steps towards accreditation of the proposed college from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. This is a three- to five-year process that includes submission of self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

Renda Broadcasting, April 3, 2025

亚色影库 Partners with Torrance State Hospital to Address Health Care Shortage

DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh joined leadership from the 亚色影库 to announce the signing of a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 亚色影库’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine at Torrance State Hospital. This partnership with 亚色影库 will educate and train future osteopathic physicians in a clinical setting at Torrance State Hospital while also addressing the urgent need for health care professionals in rural and underserved communities. “Part of Pennsylvania’s acute and worsening rural health care crisis is a lack of mental health care resources. 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine is committed to educating our students in mental and behavioral health beyond what is standard in the traditional medical education curriculum, understanding that physicians in rural practice are often called on by patients to address mental and behavioral health in addition to other health issues. Training opportunities at a top-notch facility like Torrance State Hospital will greatly enhance the student experience and benefit patients,” said 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael Driscoll.

, PennWatch, April 2, 2025

亚色影库 partners with Center for Rural Pennsylvania to learn 'why physicians stay'

INDIANA, Pa. – 亚色影库 has partnered with the Center for Rural Pennsylvania to survey rural physicians on what draws them to that type of position and keeps them there. The findings will be used to help develop the school’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, which is in the accreditation stage and expected to welcome students in fall 2027, and to recruit students with shared commitments to rural practices. “No one has really ever done a survey like this before,” founding 亚色影库 medical school Dean Dr. Miko Rose said in a release.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, April 1, 2025

亚色影库 partners with Center for Rural Pennsylvania to learn 'why physicians stay'

INDIANA, Pa. – 亚色影库 has partnered with the Center for Rural Pennsylvania to survey rural physicians on what draws them to that type of position and keeps them there. “There have been a few studies about demographics of rural physicians in practice, but this is something much deeper and more comprehensive. We want to determine common backgrounds, shared values, mindsets and identify why physicians stay in rural practice,” (founding 亚色影库 medical school Dean Dr. Miko) Rose said in a release. Rose added that once the results are collected, her group can “recruit and build teams that will contribute to success and retention of rural health care providers throughout rural Pennsylvania.” She said that past approaches were aimed at recruitment and retention for more students, while this survey is geared toward learning what keeps doctors in rural settings and building recruitment strategies to find students that meet those criteria.

YahooNews, April 1, 2025

Transforming Rural Health Care: 亚色影库 Partners with Torrance State Hospital to Train Future Physicians

TORRANCE, PA — The (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh announced a new clinical training partnership between the 亚色影库 (亚色影库) and Torrance State Hospital during an event on March 25. This collaboration, aimed at educating future osteopathic physicians while addressing critical gaps in health care access for rural and underserved communities, is tied to the development of 亚色影库’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM). The affiliation agreement allows 亚色影库 medical students to receive hands-on clinical training at Torrance State Hospital, a DHS-operated facility specializing in inpatient psychiatric services for Pennsylvanians with severe mental illness. “I began my career practicing medicine in teaching hospitals in Philadelphia, and I saw firsthand how vital hands-on clinical experience in a real hospital environment was to the medical professionals in training,” remarked Secretary Arkoosh. “It is our hope that this partnership with 亚色影库 will give students the skills they need to promote individuals’ health and wellbeing while contributing to their communities’ health and investing in their future careers.”

MyChesCo (Chester County), March 31, 2025

Laurels and barbs

Laurel: 亚色影库 and nearby Torrance State Hospital signed an articulation agreement Tuesday to provide future students at 亚色影库's proposed school of osteopathic medicine with a foundation in psychiatric studies. The agreement is the latest of the university's affiliation agreements that will allow future medical students to engage in rotations and residencies. Dr. Miko Rose, founding dean of the proposed medical school, said providing the students with a basis in mental health is essential to producing well-rounded doctors. "If you don't include mental health in the physical health conversation, you've missed the boat," she said.

Centre Daily Times (State College), March 29, 2025

Laurels and barbs

Laurel: 亚色影库 and nearby Torrance State Hospital signed an articulation agreement Tuesday to provide future students at 亚色影库’s proposed school of osteopathic medicine with a foundation in psychiatric studies. The agreement is the latest of the university’s affiliation agreements that will allow future medical students to engage in rotations and residencies. Dr. Miko Rose, founding dean of the proposed medical school, said providing the students with a basis in mental health is essential to producing well-rounded doctors. “If you don’t include mental health in the physical health conversation, you’ve missed the boat,” she said.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, March 28, 2025

亚色影库 and Torrance sign deal for proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

“We have heard the calls for help, and we have responded with a bold plan,” said Dr. Michael Driscoll, president of 亚色影库. “Why would 亚色影库 want to open a medical school? The answers are simple. Because we should, and with the help of great partners like Torrance, because we can.” According to Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen, students who have spent at least 12 weeks in a rural placement are more likely to continue careers in rural areas. Increasing medical infrastructure in these communities may not just be the key to addressing current health crises but also hold potential to increase the appeal for young families and new transplants to the state.

AOL.com, March 28, 2025

亚色影库 and Torrance sign deal for proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

The majority of schools within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education are situated in areas of primary care physician shortages. Most are in or near rural areas. None are medical schools. 亚色影库, or 亚色影库, aims to change that with its proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. The school recently signed a clinical training affiliation agreement with Torrance State Hospital it hopes will help address critical shortages in rural parts of the state. “We have heard the calls for help, and we have responded with a bold plan,” said Dr. Michael Driscoll, president of 亚色影库. “Why would 亚色影库 want to open a medical school? The answers are simple. Because we should, and with the help of great partners like Torrance, because we can.”

The Center Square, Philadelphia, March 28, 2025

Partnership Between 亚色影库 and Torrance State Hospital Aims to Address Rural Healthcare Shortage

In a move poised to bolster the ranks of healthcare professionals in rural areas, the Department of Human Services and 亚色影库 (亚色影库) have forged a collaboration centered around clinical training. Announced recently, the partnership is set to establish a pipeline of future osteopathic physicians trained directly within the environment of Torrance State Hospital.

Hoodline, Philadelphia, March 26, 2025

Department of Human Services, 亚色影库 Announce Collaboration to Train Future Physicians in Effort to Address Need for Rural Health Care Workers

“Training opportunities at a top-notch facility like Torrance State Hospital will greatly enhance the student experience and benefit patients,” said 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael Driscoll.

exploreClarion, March 26, 2025

New 亚色影库 osteopathic program aims to boost health care in rural Pennsylvania communities

The state's Department of Human Services is teaming up with 亚色影库 to announce 亚色影库's College of Osteopathic Medicine at Torrence State Hospital, east of Pittsburgh. The state hospital is a DHS facility that provides inpatient services for people with severe mental illness. This partnership will aim to educate and train future osteopathic physicians at the hospital, while also addressing the urgent need for health care professionals in rural communities.

FOX56 NEWSROOM, March 26, 2025

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES JOINS 亚色影库 FOR CLINICAL TRAINING AGREEMENT SIGNING

亚色影库 officials were joined by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh yesterday to announce the signing of a clinical training affiliation agreement for the proposed 亚色影库 College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Renda Broadcasting, March 26, 2025

亚色影库, Torrance State Hospital sign medical school agreement

BLAIRSVILLE, Pa. – 亚色影库 and Torrance State Hospital signed an articulation agreement Tuesday to provide future students of 亚色影库’s proposed school of osteopathic medicine with a foundation in psychiatric studies. “This is one of those groundbreaking opportunities to do something different and make a difference,” 亚色影库 medical school founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose said. The agreement is the latest of the university’s affiliations that will allow students at the future school to engage in rotations and residencies. In February, 亚色影库 signed a similar agreement with Clarion Psychiatric Center. Rose said providing the students with a basis in mental health is essential to producing well-rounded doctors.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, March 25, 2025

亚色影库’s latest clinical training agreement is with Torrance State Hospital

For what may have been the first time, 亚色影库’s proposal to build a college of osteopathic medicine found common ground amid a topic Gov. Josh Shapiro touted in his 2025-26 budget proposal — maintaining rural access to quality health care. It came Tuesday afternoon at Torrance State Hospital, one of six state hospitals that provide inpatient services for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Torrance and the other state hospitals are funded by the state Department of Human Services through the Bureau of Community & Hospital Operations in the DHS Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Indiana Gazette, March 25, 2025

亚色影库’s latest clinical training agreement is with Torrance State Hospital

“It is our hope that this partnership with 亚色影库 will give students the skills they need to promote individuals’ health and wellbeing while contributing to their communities’ health and investing in their future careers,” the secretary said Tuesday at Torrance. “I’m grateful for the work staff at Torrance do every day to support Pennsylvanians, and this partnership with 亚色影库 will be a vital part of the rural health solution.”

Arkoosh was joined in making remarks by Director of State Hospital Operations Phil Mader (a 1985 亚色影库 graduate); Torrance State Hospital CEO Stacey Keilman; Torrance State Hospital Interim Chief Medical Officer Dr. Daleep Rathore; 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll; 亚色影库 proposed college of osteopathic medicine Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose and Founding Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Graduate Medical Education Dr. Ryan Smith.

Latrobe Bulletin, March 26, 2025

Rural Health Pulse Podcast continues with 亚色影库 Nursing Department chair

亚色影库 and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, Rural Health Pulse, continues its third season with an episode featuring Dr. Theresa Gropelli, professor and chair of the 亚色影库 Department of Nursing and Allied Health. The Rural Health Pulse podcast is available for free on Spotify and from the IRMC website. The podcasts include professionals from IRMC and from 亚色影库. It is recorded by students in the 亚色影库 Department of Communications Media under the direction of communications faculty member Dr. Mark Piwinsky and is produced by 亚色影库 Director of Strategic Partnerships Christina Koren. Dr. Jim Kinneer, IRMC Chief Human Resources Officer, serves as the host for the shows. Season three of the podcast launched on Nov. 21, 2024, in conjunction with National Rural Health Day and the Third Annual Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference with “A Conversation with Dr. Miko Rose, the Founding Dean of the 亚色影库 Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine.”

The Punxsutawney Spirit, March 22, 2025

亚色影库 president, founding dean of proposed college of osteopathic medicine featured on ‘Our Region’s Business’

The Punxsutawney Spirit, March 20, 2025

Driscoll, Rose take osteopathic college plan to 'Our Region's Business'

亚色影库’s effort to develop a college of osteopathic medicine, and to publicize that effort, got a boost Tuesday when 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll and the proposed college’s Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose joined Allegheny Conference on Community Development Chief Corporate Relations Officer Bill Flanagan for an interview on “Our Region’s Business.”

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Indiana Gazette, March 20, 2025

Our Region’s Business: 亚色影库

亚色影库 has been making progress toward opening medical school to serve rural communities. (With me today) are 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael Driscoll and founding dean Dr. Miko Rose.

WPXI-TV, March 16, 2025

Center for Rural PA distributing 亚色影库 research survey

As part of its effort to develop a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库, the university has approached the Center for Rural Pennsylvania to help it with a statewide research study that is being distributed this spring. For the college’s founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose, university officials said, it is a bid to find out about commonalities of physicians who commit to and stay in rural health care practice. In turn, it is part of the university’s plan to recruit and educate physicians committed to practice in rural communities. In turn it is part of 亚色影库’s commitment to address a rural health care crisis in the commonwealth.

Kittanning Leader Times, March 17, 2025

亚色影库 GEARING UP FOR FINAL LEG OF SCHOOL YEAR

亚色影库 students are enjoying the final days of Spring Break, but on-campus operations are still going strong. Officials with the College of Osteopathic Medicine are working on reaching more clinical training agreements with hospitals and other rural medical facilities. They currently have 10, including agreements with IRMC, Punxsutawney Area Hospital, and Armstrong Country Memorial Hospital, and founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose says an affinity for locality has helped seal those deals.

Renda Broadcasting, March 14, 2025

Leadership Pittsburgh explores Indiana County's past, present and future

亚色影库 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll highlighted his university’s status as a major research center and discussed plans for a new College of Osteopathic Medicine. He also noted that 13% of 亚色影库 alumni and 15% of current students come from Allegheny County, with a majority hailing from the Pittsburgh region. Many in the Pittsburgh area, Driscoll said, bleed “crimson and slate”—亚色影库’s colors—along with “black and gold,” the familiar colors of Pittsburgh sports teams. The proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine became a topic later, when the group visited John J. and Char Kopchick Hall on the 亚色影库 campus. There, they heard from Dr. Miko Rose, the founding dean of the proposed college, along with founding associate deans Dr. Luke Mortensen and Ryan Smith, and Dr. Amy Cook, assistant dean of 亚色影库’s Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Indiana Gazette, March 14, 2025

亚色影库 Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose and Founding Associate Dean Dr Ryan Smith

Dr. Miko Rose and Dr. Ryan Smith update Todd Marino during Indiana in the Morning about 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.

Renda Broadcasting, March 12, 2025

亚色影库 Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose and Founding Associate Dean Dr Ryan Smith

Dr. Miko Rose and Dr. Ryan Smith update Todd Marino during Indiana in the Morning about 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.

Renda Broadcasting, March 12, 2025

Dr. Miko Rose and Dr. Ryan Smith: Update on 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine

March 12, 2025

Center for Rural PA distributing 亚色影库 research survey

Indiana Gazette, March 10, 2025

Center for Rural PA distributing 亚色影库 research survey

Indiana Gazette, March 10, 2025

Laurels and barbs

Laurel: 亚色影库 has signed another clinical training affiliation agreement, adding yet again to the school’s growing list of partners for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. The university and Conemaugh Nason Medical Center in Roaring Spring signed the deal at the end of February. Other hospitals and medical centers that 亚色影库 has partnered with include Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Indiana Regional Medical Center and Penn Highlands HealthCare.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, March 8, 2025

Laurels and barbs

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, March 8, 2025

OP-ED: Health care and Humpty Dumpty

As egg prices are still a lead story in this country, the nursery rhyme about Humpty Dumpty jumped into my mind. But my version is about the U.S. health care system. According to my observations, the “system” is precariously sitting on that same potentially crumbling wall where Humpty Dumpty sat. Escalating costs, care fragmentation, and a lack of preventative care have eroded Humpty’s wall for decades. The even worse news is if we continue on our current trajectory, just like Mr. Dumpty, we risk a catastrophic fall. The potential collapse of our make-believe wall would leave millions without adequate care. This would then create significant economic and social consequences for our nation. 亚色影库 has taken a significant step toward addressing these issues by creating a College of Osteopathic Medicine directed toward graduating primary care physicians trained in techniques for helping patients achieve wellness and prevention. Simultaneously, by working cooperatively with 亚色影库’s COM, Indiana Regional Medical Center, and the PA Mountain Care Network could become a model for these changes. They have summoned up the courage to act before Humpty Dumpty’s fate becomes our own. As the U.S. health care system faces treacherous whitewater, let’s applaud Indiana as they seek to implement preventative care, value-based models, and technological investments.

Washington Observer-Reporter, March 6, 2025

亚色影库 and Nason Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement

On Tuesday, February 25, 亚色影库 Conemaugh and Nason Medical Center formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 亚色影库's proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 亚色影库's Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库 in December 2022. 亚色影库 has formally initiated steps towards accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, a three- to five-year process that includes submission of self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

Morrisons Cove Herald, March 5, 2025

亚色影库, Conemaugh Nason sign training agreement

亚色影库 has signed another clinical training affiliation agreement, adding to the school’s growing list of partners for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. The university and Conemaugh Nason Medical Center in Roaring Spring signed documents at the end of February for the 11th such partnership for 亚色影库.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, March 4, 2025

亚色影库, Clarion Psychiatric Center sign clinical training agreement

亚色影库 (亚色影库) and Clarion Psychiatric Cener formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.

亚色影库, CONEMAUGH NASON SIGN CLINICAL TRAINING AFFILIATION AGREEMENT

Another agreement was signed yesterday between a medical institution and 亚色影库 for the proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Ceremonies were held yesterday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center in Roaring Spring to sign the clinical training affiliation agreement for students of the proposed college. This will allow students in their third and fourth year to complete their studies at a community clinical site after doing two years of classroom-based studies. The new program is meant to help address the healthcare problem in Pennsylvania, especially in the rural areas.

Renda Broadcasting, Feb. 26, 2025

亚色影库 signs clinical training agreement with Blair County hospital

ROARING SPRING — 亚色影库 has reached a clinical training affiliation agreement for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine with a second hospital in the Duke LifePoint Healthcare Conemaugh Health System. In a ceremony Tuesday in Roaring Spring, Blair County, 亚色影库 and Conemaugh Nason Medical Center formalized an agreement, following in the footpath of Nason sibling Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown. “Establishing a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库 is part of our call to action to address the healthcare crisis in Pennsylvania, especially rural Pennsylvania,” 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll said. “Formalizing clinical training affiliation agreements with community hospitals like Conemaugh Nason Medical Center are at the center of our work to educate talented and promising physicians who are committed to rural healthcare.”

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 25, 2025

亚色影库 partners with another medical facility to eliminate rural healthcare crisis

ROARING SPRING, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 亚色影库 said it’s working to address the healthcare crisis that rural communities face. On Tuesday, 亚色影库’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine signed a clinical training affiliation agreement with Conemaugh Nason Medical Center for students. “Part of having a medical school is clinical sites for medical students to rotate and get that clinical experience. And having a clinical site at a hospital like Nason, which is a very vibrant community hospital, provides that experience in rural health care, with the goal being as students are trained in rural health care, they will feel comfortable and inspired to return to a career in rural medicine and work in the communities that they grew up in,” Elizabeth Dunmore M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Conemaugh Health Systems said.

WTAJ-TV, Feb. 25, 2025

亚色影库, Penn Highlands Healthcare Sign Clinical Training Agreement for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

亚色影库 chose to explore a proposed college of osteopathic medicine based on several factors, including the critical need for rural health care.

亚色影库 and Penn Highlands Healthcare have formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.

亚色影库’s Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库 in December 2022. 亚色影库 has formally initiated steps towards accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, a three- to five-year process that includes submission of self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

Securing clinical training sites for students is part of the successful accreditation process. Typically, students in colleges of osteopathic medicine spend the first two years of their education in the classroom; during the third and fourth years, students are based in the community at clinical sites.

exploreClarion, Feb. 22, 2025

Clarion Psychiatric Center Offers Medical Health Education

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – The Clarion Psychiatric Center in Monroe Township has quietly built a stellar reputation in mental health services. It has two child and adolescent units, two adult units, 212 beds, and 264 staff members. 亚色影库 recently recognized its value and formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement with Clarion Psychiatric Center for students at 亚色影库’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine.

exploreClarion, Feb. 21, 2025

亚色影库 signs two articulation agreements for proposed medical school

亚色影库 signed two more clinical training affiliation agreements this month for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine. The first partnership came Feb. 11 with Clarion Psychiatric Center and the second was signed Wednesday with Penn Highlands Healthcare. “Because every community and its health care needs are very different, every clinical training site offers a unique perspective and learning opportunity for our students,” founding medical school Dean Dr. Miko Rose said in a release. “We are very proud and grateful for each and every clinical training affiliation agreement and for what they will offer to our students.”

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Feb. 20, 2025

BTAMC signs agreement with 亚色影库

Officials from Broad Top Area Medical Center are looking to the future of healthcare in Huntingdon County, and they hope to do that by partnering with other groups to bring medical students to the area. One way they are doing that is through an clinical training affiliation agreement with 亚色影库 with their prospective college of osteopathic medicine. The agreement was signed with BTAMC in November 2024, but officials are spending time in the county to learn more about where students would be practicing in the county in recent days.

The Daily News, Feb. 25, 2025

Fairman Family Foundation gifts $250,000 to 亚色影库's proposed college of osteopathic medicine

The Fairman Family Foundation of DuBois has gifted $250,000 to 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. “On behalf of the Fairman Foundation, we are proud to support this courageous initiative that will benefit countless generations to come,” Fairman Family Foundation President Joyce Ritenour Fairman said. “My son, Derek, and I are both very proud 亚色影库 graduates and are fully supportive of the commitment 亚色影库 has made to community health and wellness,” she said. “My daughter, Lisa, as a dermatologist practicing in rural Pennsylvania, sees the effects of the shortage of primary health care physicians. Private gifts to the prospective college of osteopathic medicine are crucial to helping to address the health care crisis in our commonwealth and especially in our rural communities.” Derek Fairman is a 2003 亚色影库 computer science graduate.

DuBois Courier Express, Feb. 22, 2025

亚色影库, Penn Highlands Healthcare Sign Clinical Training Agreement for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

亚色影库 and Penn Highlands Healthcare have formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 亚色影库’s Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库 in December 2022. 亚色影库 has formally initiated steps towards accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, a three- to five-year process that includes submission of self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

exploreClarion, Feb. 22, 2025

亚色影库 receives $250,000 for proposed college of osteopathic medicine from Fairman Family Foundation

The Fairman Family Foundation of DuBois has gifted $250,000 to 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. “On behalf of the Fairman Foundation, we are proud to support this courageous initiative that will benefit countless generations to come,” Fairman Family Foundation President Joyce Ritenour Fairman said. “My son, Derek, and I are both very proud 亚色影库 graduates and are fully supportive of the commitment 亚色影库 has made to community health and wellness,” she said. “My daughter, Lisa, as a dermatologist practicing in rural Pennsylvania, sees the effects of the shortage of primary health care physicians. Private gifts to the prospective college of osteopathic medicine are crucial to helping to address the healthcare crisis in our commonwealth and especially in our rural communities.”

Punxsutawney Spirit, Feb. 21, 2025

亚色影库, Penn Highlands Healthcare sign clinical training affiliation agreement

This week, 亚色影库 and Penn Highlands Healthcare formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 亚色影库’s Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库 in December 2022. 亚色影库 has formally initiated steps toward accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, a three- to five-year process that includes submission of self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

Punxsutawney Spirit, Feb. 21, 2025

亚色影库 inks deal with DuBois-based hospital chain

DuBOIS — 亚色影库 and Penn Highlands Healthcare System have formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. A signing ceremony was held at Penn Highlands’ corporate headquarters in DuBois with 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll and college Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose; and Penn Highlands Chief Medical Officer Dr. Trina Abla and Chief Medical Information Officer and Designated Institutional Official Dr. Russell Cameron. “The new 亚色影库 College of Osteopathic Medicine is going to present wonderful opportunities for the students and be beneficial to both the university as well as the patients we care for at Penn Highlands Healthcare, but most importantly to the rural communities we serve,” Abla said.

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 20, 2025

亚色影库, PENN HIGHLANDS SIGN CLINICAL TRAINING AGREEMENT

Yesterday, Penn Highlands Healthcare and 亚色影库 held a signing ceremony at the facility in DuBois to formalize the agreement. This will give students another location for clinical training in the third and fourth years of their education. This marks the tenth agreement for the school, and is similar to ones signed for IRMC, Punxsutawney Area Hospital, Clarion Psychiatric Center and other locations in the region.

Renda Broadcasting, Feb. 20, 2025

PHH, 亚色影库 ink clinical training affiliation agreement for proposed college of osteopathic medicine

DuBOIS — 亚色影库 and Penn Highlands Healthcare, on Wednesday, formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine — a collaboration aimed to address the shortage of health care providers in rural Pennsylvania by creating training opportunities for future physicians.

DuBois Courier Express, Feb. 20, 2025

亚色影库 receives additional boost to proposed college of medicine

The Fairman Family Foundation has announced its financial support of $250,000 to 亚色影库’s “courageous initiative” of a proposed college of osteopathic medicine. “My son, Derek, and I are both very proud 亚色影库 graduates and are fully supportive of the commitment 亚色影库 has made to community health and wellness,” foundation President Joyce Ritenour Fairman said in a release. “Private gifts to the prospective college of osteopathic medicine are crucial to helping to address the health care crisis in our commonwealth and especially in our rural communities.” Fairman is an 亚色影库 Council of Trustees member and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the school. Additionally, the Fairman foundation has long supported the mission of 亚色影库 as well as many activities to promote physical and mental health of young people in the local communities.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Feb. 20, 2025

Penn Highlands/亚色影库 Proposing Educational Partnership

DUBOIS – A historic clinical agreement between Penn Highlands and the 亚色影库 will begin the steps to establish a College of Osteopathic Medicine locally. According to those with 亚色影库, a majority of the state is in a healthcare drought, without enough primary care physicians to deal with everyone’s daily needs. To combat this, the two facilities are partnering to establish a College of Osteopathic Medicine to train future doctors for rural Pennsylvania. “We are in the process of accreditation of a three phase process, we are in phase one,” explained Miko Rose, Founding Dean of 亚色影库. “We are working on our applications for phase two, so in the next couple months stay tuned. We will hopefully be moseying from the first to second phase.”

Priority Media/Connect FM/Tri-County Media, Feb. 19, 2025

Penn Highlands and 亚色影库 sign clinical training agreement

CLEARFIELD COUNTY (WTAJ) – Penn Highlands Healthcare is teaming up with 亚色影库’s College of Osteopathic Medicine for a clinical training affiliation. “The new 亚色影库 College of Osteopathic Medicine is going to present wonderful opportunities for the students to be beneficial to both the university as well as patients we care for at Penn Highlands Healthcare but most importantly the rural communities that we serve,” Dr. Trina Abla said.

WTAJ-TV (Altoona/State College), Feb. 19, 2025

亚色影库 signs two articulation agreements for proposed medical school

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Feb. 20, 2025

Clarion Psychiatric Center Offers Medical Health Education

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – The Clarion Psychiatric Center in Monroe Township has quietly built a stellar reputation in mental health services. It has two child and adolescent units, two adult units, 212 beds, and 264 staff members. While out of sight and out of mind for some people, the Psychiatric Center is an oasis for those in need. 亚色影库 recently recognized its value and formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement with Clarion Psychiatric Center for students at 亚色影库’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine.

exploreClarion, Feb. 21, 2025

亚色影库 RECEIVES $250,000 GIFT FOR COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE FROM FAIRMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION

亚色影库 has received another quarter-million-dollar gift for the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. The $250,000 comes from the Fairman Family Foundation of Dubois. Foundation president and Council of Trustees member Joyce Fairman said that they are fully supportive of the commitment the university has made to community health and wellness. She said that her daughter, a practicing dermatologist, has seen the effect of the lack of primary health care physicians has had in rural areas. The main goal of the College of Osteopathic Medicine is to increase the number of community physicians in rural and underserved areas of Pennsylvania and beyond.

Renda Broadcasting, Feb. 15, 2025

亚色影库 trustee's foundation donates $250,000 toward college of osteopathic medicine

A foundation established by a longtime 亚色影库 trustee provided the latest gift for 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, $250,000. “We are proud to support this courageous initiative that will benefit countless generations to come,” said Joyce Ritenour Fairman, president of the Fairman Family Foundation of DuBois.

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 15, 2025

Fairman Family Foundation donates $250,000 to 亚色影库's proposed osteopathic medical school

A nonprofit family foundation is giving a big boost to the proposed college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库. The Fairman Family Foundation in Dubois will give $250,000 to support the development of the college of osteopathic medicine, which has been under development for several years at the university. , either governmental or private, for an osteopathic medical school.

Pittsburgh Business Times, Feb. 14, 2025

亚色影库, CLARION PSYCHIATRIC SIGN CLINICAL TRAINING AGREEMENT

亚色影库 has another agreement in place concerning the proposed College for Osteopathic Medicine. That clinical training agreement was signed this week with the Clarion Psychiatric Center. The agreements are similar to ones signed with IRMC, Punxsutawney Area Hospital and others, which will help provide hands-on medical experience for students, which usually happens in the third and fourth years of study. In a statement, University President Dr. Michael Driscoll said that the agreement will provide the experience in mental and behavioral health needs for patients, and that the school is continuing to get support and enthusiasm from legislators, policy makers, alumni and friends. Clarion Psychiatric CEO Jessica Hansford said that they look forward to the collaboration, which will further strengthen their commitment to quality health care. This marks the ninth clinical training agreement 亚色影库 has signed with area medical providers.

Renda Broadcasting, Feb. 14, 2025

亚色影库, Clarion Psychiatric Center sign clinical training affiliation agreement

On Tuesday, 亚色影库 and Clarion Psychiatric Center formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 亚色影库’s Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库 in December 2022. 亚色影库 has formally initiated steps towards accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, a threeto five-year process that includes submission of self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

The Punxsutawney Spirit, Feb. 13, 2025

亚色影库 signs agreement with Clarion Psychiatric Center

CLARION – A couple weeks after announcing a clinical training affiliation agreement with Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, 亚色影库 on Tuesday signed a similar agreement with the Clarion Psychiatric Center for students at 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 亚色影库’s Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at 亚色影库 in December 2022. 亚色影库 has formally initiated steps towards accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, a three- to five-year process.

Dubois Courier Express, Feb. 13, 2025

Clarion Psychiatric Center signs training pact with 亚色影库's proposed college

CLARION — The latest clinical training affiliation agreement for 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine was signed Tuesday with Clarion Psychiatric Center. “This training agreement with Clarion Psychiatric Center provides a first-hand experience for our students on the critical role that a community health care provider focused on mental and behavioral health care provides for patients, including patients in rural areas,” 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll said. “For over 35 years, Clarion Psychiatric Center has proudly served this community,” center CEO Jessica Hansford said. “We look forward to this collaboration, further strengthening our commitment to quality care in this region.”

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 13, 2025

亚色影库 and Clarion Psychiatric Sign Clinical Training Pact

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – On Tuesday, February 11, 亚色影库 and Clarion Psychiatric Center formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 亚色影库’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. 亚色影库’s Council of Trustees endorsed exploring the possibility of developing a college of osteopathic medicine in December 2022. 亚色影库 has formally initiated steps towards accreditation of its proposed college of osteopathic medicine from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, a three—to five-year process that includes submission of self-studies and a feasibility study, along with site visits.

Explore Clarion, Feb. 12, 2025

亚色影库 receives another boost to proposed medical school

An anonymous donor has provided an sizable contribution to 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. The $250,000 donation is now part of more than $31 million in private and governmental funding secured to start the school being led by founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose and her team.

Yahoo News, Feb. 7, 2025

亚色影库 RECEIVES $250,000 FOR PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Another large financial gift has been donated to the 亚色影库 Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. An anonymous donor has stepped forward and presented 亚色影库 with a $250,000 gift to the school. With this donation, the school has received over $31 million in private and government funding for school.

Renda Broadcasting, Feb. 6, 2025

亚色影库 reports anonymous $250,000 grant toward college of osteopathic medicine

亚色影库 announced this week that its proposed college of osteopathic medicine has received a $250,000 gift from an anonymous donor. “亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine has met with incredible support from alumni, friends, legislators and our faculty and staff from the very beginning of our discussions,” 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll said. “We are very grateful to this donor and to everyone who continues to play a part in advancing this important initiative.”

Indiana Gazette, Feb. 6, 2025

亚色影库 receives $250K donation for upcoming osteopathic medicine college

亚色影库 has received a gift of $250,000 from an anonymous donor for its upcoming college of osteopathic medicine. The college plans to open its doors in 2027 and graduate its first class of students in 2031. According to a release from the university, the osteopathic medicine college has now received over $31 million in public and private funding. “We are very grateful to this donor and to everyone who continues to play a part in advancing this important initiative,” said 亚色影库 president Michael Driscoll.

Butler Eagle, Feb. 4, 2025

Armstrong Hospital Teams Up With 亚色影库

Armstrong County Memorial Hospital and 亚色影库 have agreed to a new partnership that will give students real-world experience. The hospital formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 亚色影库 in their proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 亚色影库’s Council of Trustees first approved the new school in December 2022 and are in the process of ramping up operations. That includes a requirement to form clinical partnerships—which is what this agreement with Armstrong Hospital will do. 亚色影库 has also signed agreements with Punxsutawney Hospital and Indiana Regional Medical Center.

ButlerRadio.com, Feb. 3, 2025

ACMH teams with 亚色影库 for new medical college

KITTANNING – The leadership teams at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital (ACMH) and 亚色影库 (亚色影库) came together yesterday (Wednesday) to announce a clinical training agreement for 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. “We come here because the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is in a rural healthcare crisis,” 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael Driscoll said at a press conference held at ACMH Wednesday morning. “Too many rural residents need medical care, and there are too few medical professionals to provide it.”

The Leader-Vindicator (Dubois), Jan. 30, 2025

ACMH signs training affiliation agreement for 亚色影库's proposed college of osteopathic medicine

Wednesday morning saw Armstrong County Memorial Hospital (ACMH) and the 亚色影库 (亚色影库) formalizing a clinical training affiliation agreement for 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. “This partnership marks an important step forward in addressing one of the most pressing challenges in healthcare today, the unique needs of rural health,” said Rachel Verdi, executive director — risk and quality management for Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network (PMCN). ACMH is part of PMCN, which shares 亚色影库’s purposed college of osteopathic medicine’s commitment to educate the next generation of healthcare providers who are committed to practicing in rural communities.

ACMH signs training affiliation agreement for 亚色影库's proposed college of osteopathic medicine

Kittanning Leader-Times, Jan. 30, 2025

ACMH signs training affiliation agreement for 亚色影库's proposed college of osteopathic medicine

The proposed college has the aim to educate and train future osteopathic physicians committed to improving health outcomes in rural and undeserved communities. Present at the signing were 亚色影库 President Dr. Michael A. Driscoll; college of osteopathic medicine Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose; ACMH President and CEO Nichole Geraci and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sarun Suwan; physician Dr. Chad Shaffer; and Armstrong County board of commissioners Chairman John Strate and Vice Chairman Anthony Shea. “Through this partnership, we at ACMH look forward to showcasing the exceptional care that is provided at our hospital and working to prepare our future physicians for a career in rural health care,” Geraci said.

Indiana Gazette, Jan. 30, 2025

Armstrong County Memorial Hospital partners with 亚色影库 to sign clinical training agreement

KITTANNING, Pa. (KDKA) -- 亚色影库's proposed college of osteopathic medicine and Armstrong County Memorial Hospital signed a clinical training agreement as there's a need for doctors in rural areas. "We all feel this need together and we're gonna solve this need together," said 亚色影库 President Michael Driscoll. "We will be sending medical students to do clinical rotations in the hospital here, so that they learn to be great docs in rural areas that's the key," said Driscoll. "We have to pass the knowledge along, I think it's important to educate tomorrow's doctors," said Dr. Sarun Sawan, ACMH General Surgeon and Chief Medical Officer.

KDKA-TV, Jan. 29, 2025

亚色影库, ACMH SIGN CLINICAL TRAINING PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

亚色影库 has another partnership in place with a hospital for the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Renda Broadcasting, Jan. 29, 2025

ACMH Hospital strikes partnership with 亚色影库

The Kittanning hospital will provide clinical training for the university’s planned college of osteopathic medicine via an affiliation agreement, the organizations announced at a news event Wednesday. “Together, we are laying the foundation to improve access, innovate care delivery, and prepare future medical leaders to meet the specific needs of rural populations,” Rachel Verdi, executive director of risk and quality management for ACMH, said. “Our shared vision is to ensure that no matter where someone lives, they have access to the quality care that they deserve.”

Butler Eagle, Jan. 29, 2025

亚色影库 and ACMH sign agreement for Armstrong hospital to educate 亚色影库 medical students

亚色影库 and Armstrong County Memorial Hospital have formed a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. 亚色影库’s trustees began exploring developing a college of osteopathic medicine in December 2022 and hired Dr. Miko Rose as founding dean of the proposed college in November 2023. Securing clinical training sites for students is part of the accreditation process. Students in such colleges typically spend the first two years of their education in the classroom and during the third and fourth years they are based in the community at clinical sites.

Pittsburgh Business Times, Jan. 29, 2025

Business Indiana: 亚色影库 marks 150, works toward a COM, has other highlights

On May 17, 1875, as detained in an online history, Indiana Normal School began its first session in John Sutton Hall, now a nationally registered historic landmark, still at the heart of what is now the 亚色影库 campus. It was more than a decade in the making, starting in the 1860s when the Indiana Teacher Training Institute and prominent citizens of Indiana began discussing the need for improved teacher training, and continuing through 1871 when Pennsylvania’s General Assembly allocated money for the establishment of the Indiana Normal School, direct ancestor of what today is 亚色影库.

Indiana Gazette, Jan. 28, 2025

Aestique Plastic Surgery founder creates scholarship

The owner and founder of Aestique Plastic Surgery has gifted $50,000 to 亚色影库 to create a new scholarship for students pursuing degrees in the health care field. Theodore A. Lazzaro, Aestique chief, said the scholarship “presents a powerful commitment with 亚色影库 to support and advance development of programs and interventions that improve access to quality care by educating health care providers and improving the diagnosis and management of medical conditions.” The scholarship will be available to full-time students at the university who are pursuing degrees in health care, with preference given to those who graduated from high schools located within Indiana or Westmoreland counties. There are more than 2,400 亚色影库 students in health care majors, according to the university.

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Jan. 23, 2025

How Conemaugh Health System's focus on training, expertise benefits local residents

JOHNSTOWN ― One of the biggest challenges that affects hospitals nationwide, especially in rural areas, is a shortage of nurses and physicians to provide medical care to patients, said Rodney Reider, market president of , at a public meeting in December. That’s why, Reider said, Conemaugh Health System strengthened its nursing school enrollment in 2024 and forged agreements with 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine and Bishop McCort Catholic High School in Johnstown: To help train a new generation of medical professionals and give local high school students an early look into a variety of careers in the medical field. “We need to continue to grow our own, we need to continue to invest in our healthcare, in our medical schools. That’s why we signed an agreement recently with 亚色影库. In Pennsylvania specifically, there’s a projected shortage coming right now – that is not around the corner, that’s here.”

Somerset Daily American, Jan. 24, 2025

Lazzaro donates $50,000 toward 亚色影库 health care scholarship

Dr. Theodore A. Lazzaro, owner and founder of Aestique Plastic Surgery of Greensburg, Shadyside, and Wexford, has gifted $50,000 to 亚色影库 to establish the Dr. Theodore A. Lazzaro Scholarship for students pursuing a degree in a healthcare field. Dr. Miko Rose, founding dean of 亚色影库’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine, was keynote speaker for Aestique’s 2024 Founders Day Ceremony, which recognized the lifetime achievements of Lazzaro and the staff and physicians of Aestique Medical Center. “We are very grateful to Dr. Lazzaro and Aestique Plastic Surgery for this generous scholarship,” said Dr. Hilliary Creely, interim dean of 亚色影库’s College of Health Sciences. “This will help our talented and committed students to pursue their goals in our many healthcare professions, and help to address 亚色影库’s commitment to rural health.”

Indiana Gazette, Jan. 14, 2025

AESTIQUE FOUNDER GIVES $50,000 TO START 亚色影库 SCHOLARSHIP

The founder of Aestique Plastic Surgery has established a scholarship at 亚色影库.
Dr. Theodore Lazzaro has donated $50,000 to the university to start a scholarship in his name for students pursuing a degree in the medical field. While it will be available to all full-time students, preference will be given to students who graduated from high schools in Indiana and Westmoreland Counties. Aestique is a plastic surgery company with locations in Greensburg, Shadyside and Wexford. In a statement, Lazzaro said that he feels a college education is “the key to a better life for people who want to serve the community and improve people’s quality of life.” He also said the scholarship is a commitment with the university to support and advance the development of “programs and interventions that improve access to quality care by educating healthcare providers and improving the diagnosis and management of medical conditions.”

Renda Broadcasting, Jan. 15, 2025