HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION
Frederick Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D.
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COM Outlook
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Outlook
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Volume 15, Number 4
Dr. Rosebud Foster: Remembering a Revered Colleague
On July 20, a bright light in the health care firmament was forever dimmed
when Dr. Rosebud Foster—a true champion for the delivery of health care
to society’s most vulnerable and needy populations—passed away.
What Would NSU-COM Students Do if They
Ruled the School
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What would NSU students do if they ran the college? Find out in this
insightful article that allows five student leaders to discuss their thoughts
on a range of impactful issues.
Dr. Jay Fleisher: An Intimate Portrait of Public Health Passion
As a child growing up in a working-class family in Brooklyn, New York,
Dr. Jay Fleisher never envisioned a future that would include earning
several graduate degrees and becoming a top researcher in his field.
Dr. Joshua Lenchus Helps Propel the D.O. Profession Forward
Dr. Joshua Lenchus, a 2000 NSU-COM alumnus, is helping lead the
osteopathic profession to even greater levels of recognition and respect
thanks to his trailblazing achievements.
Fall 2014/Winter 2015
features
Dean’s Message
Chancellor’s Communiqué
COMmunications
What We’re D.O.ing - Biomedical Informatics Update
Faculty/Staff Focus
Research/Scholarly Activity
Health Care Legal Eagle
Alumni Corner
NSU Overview
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