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Notice of Accreditation
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30033-4097; telephone number: 404-679-4501) to award associate’s, bachelor’s,
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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 - Winter 2013
Burn Simulation Clinic Educates Students 5
In September, second-year NSU-COM students spent a week in
the Simulation Clinic doing hands-on training by working with
simulated burn victims.
Chauffeuring a Scientific Legend Named Albert Einstein 20
In the mid 1940s, Dr. Stan Cohen found himself participating in
a surreal experience when he landed a most-unexpected job that
involved serving as Albert Einstein’s personal driver.
Attention to Detail Defines Dr. Mark Sandhouse 24
As the son of a bookkeeper mother and tailor father, who
owned his own business, Dr. Mark Sandhouse definitely has
an eye for detail. Add in his steadfast dedication to ensuring
the best quality care, education, and leadership as chair and
associate professor of the Department of Osteopathic Principles
and Practice, and the portrait of success is complete.
Dr. KK Pandya Pursues Unconventional Career Path 34
Unlike many of his peers, who began their internship and
residency training as soon as they graduated from medical
school, class of 2012 alumnus Dr. Kaylesh “KK” Pandya is
charting an unconventional course that includes completing
his Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics degree before
pursuing his residency training.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Dean’s Message – 2
Chancellor’s Communiqué – 4
GME Standardization on the Horizon – 6
Life Lessons of a Young Doctor – 7
COMmunications – 8
Prevention and Treatment of Concussions for Local Athletes – 9
Health Care Legal Eagle – 10
Research Highlights – 11
Biomedical Informatics Program Update – 16
Faculty/Staff Focus – 17
NSU Overview – 18
Melnick Memories – 23
Alumni Corner – 28