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COM Outlook . Fall 2012
Notice of Accreditation
Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia,
30033-4097;
telephone number: 404-679-4501) to award associate’s, bachelor’s,
master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Nova Southeastern University admits students of any race, color, sex, age,
nondisqualifying disability, religion or creed, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic
origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made
available to students at the school, and does not discriminate in administration of its
educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic
and other school-administered programs.
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In This Issue - Fall 2012
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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On June 28, 2012, the United States Supreme Court upheld the
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which was signed
into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. In this
insightful article, Dr. Robert Hasty discusses some of the key
provisions of the legislation and explains how they will impact
the general public as well as the health care community.
Leadership Council Provides Broad-Based Expertise
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Since its establishment in 2010, the seven-member Dean’s
Leadership Council, which comprises a mix of alumni and
non NSU-affiliated individuals representing various fields
such as human resources, accounting, law, and organizational
leadership, has provided invaluable input.
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Alumna Dr. Lindsay LaCorte Plots Her Future
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After a multifaceted five-year NSU-COM career that included
serving as Student Government Association president and doing
an extra year of study in the Predoctoral Osteopathic Principles
and Practice Fellowship program, class of 2012 graduate Dr.
Lindsay LaCorte is poised for success as she confidently progresses
to the next stage of her osteopathic training.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Dean’s Message
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Chancellor’s Communiqué
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Letter to the Editor
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Intrigue in Argentina and Colombia
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Student’s Perspective on Attending National Conferences
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Health Care Legal Eagle
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Research Highlights
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Faculty/Staff Focus
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NSU Overview
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Melnick Memories
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Alumni Corner
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