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COM Outlook . Summer-Fall 2014
New...Noteworthy
On June 4,
the college’s
Project HOPE
(Homelessness
in Osteopathic
Predoctoral
Education
program) was
the subject of
a report by WPLG-MIA (ABC) – Local 10 News.
In the broadcast, OMS-IV Aaron Fisher shared
his experience about providing health care to
the homeless at Camillus Health Concern in
Miami, Florida.
Larkin
Community
Hospital
,
which is a
member of
the college’s
Consortium
for Excellence in Medical Education, has
been chosen as one of the five organizations
selected nationwide to participate in the
National Center for Trauma Informed
Care (NCTIC) initiative sponsored by the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Service Administration. The program
aims at successful implementation of
trauma-informed practices in government
organizations, hospital health systems, and
service systems. Larkin was the only hospital
in Florida to incorporate the program’s
principles hospital-wide in 2012-13 and was
selected due to its continuing success in
incorporating trauma-informed principles.
According to
MedScapes’s
2014 Physician
Compensation Report
, most specialties
reported income increases ranging from
modest to significant. Rheumatology showed
the highest annual increase at 15 percent,
while nephrology had the largest decline at
8 percent. Orthopedics topped the list at
$413,000, followed by cardiology ($351,000),
urology ($348,000), and gastroenterology
next generation of health care practitioners,” said Frederick
Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D., HPD chancellor. “As Nova Southeastern
University continues to celebrate its 50
th
anniversary this year,
it is fitting that we recognize an individual who has helped
us get to where we are today and is helping us pave the path
to our future.”
Funds raised from the Bal Fantastique support programs
both within the classroom and in practical settings. In an
effort to provide a well-rounded and community-focused
educational experience, HPD students have the opportunity
to participate in medical outreach trips to the Caribbean,
South America, and Asia, see patients at NSU’s Health Care
Centers, and volunteer their time at numerous free health
fairs the university holds for the public.
Bal Fantastique Raises Funds to Support
NSU’s Health Professions Division
On March 29, more than 325 community leaders,
philanthropists, and NSU faculty members, students, and
administrators attended the Health Professions Division’s
29
th
Annual Bal Fantastique
at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66
in Fort Lauderdale.
Over the years, the black-tie event has raised a significant
sum of money that helps support educational and community
programs in areas such as medicine, optometry, pharmacy,
dental medicine, health care sciences, nursing, and medical
sciences. In addition, HPD Board of Governors’ member and
dermatologist Joel Wilentz, M.D., was honored with the HPD
Distinguished Service Award for his numerous contributions
to the health care field and NSU in particular.
“It is my pleasure to honor Dr. Wilentz for his continued
service and dedication to helping us educate and develop the
Pictured (from left) are Jacqueline Travisano,
M.B.A., CPA, NSU executive vice president
and COO; award recipient Joel Wilentz, M.D.;
and Frederick Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D.
All seven HPD deans were in attendance at this year’s Bal Fantastique.
Pictured (from left) are Dr. Anthony J. Silvagni (Osteopathic Medicine),
LindaNiessen, D.M.D.,M.P.H.,M.P.P. (DentalMedicine), IrvRosenbaum,
D.P.A., Ed.D., M.P.A., HPD executive dean for administration,
Stanley H. Wilson, Ed.D., PT, CEAS (Health Care Sciences), Marcella
M. Rutherford, Ph.D., M.B.A., M.S.N. (Nursing), Lisa Deziel, Ph.D.,
Pharm.D. (Pharmacy), David S. Loshin, O.D., Ph.D., FAAO (Optometry),
and Harold E. Laubach, Ph.D., M.S. (Medical Sciences).
