NSU Horizons Spring 2014

33 HORIZONS Tara E. Levine , M.D. (University School, ’91), is a primary care physician with Deerfield (Florida) Medical Group, where she treats mostly geriatric patients for a variety of conditions. Her oldest patient is 106 years old. During her residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, she received the Johanson Excellence in Medical Humanism Award. Michele Liscio , B.S. (’00), M.S. (’03), and D.M.F.T. (’07), is a marriage and family therapist for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in West Palm Beach, Florida. (See profile on page 32.) David S. Metcalf II , M.S. (’96) and Ph.D. (’98), is the director of the Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab at the Institute for Simulation and Training at the University of Central Florida. He is responsible for mobile, simulation, and IT enterprise systems development. His company, Moving Knowledge, provides advanced learning technolo- gies to corporate clients, including Johnson & Johnson and Google. Karen McKenzie , D.M.D. (’08), is the director of dental services at Central Florida Health Care, Inc., in Sunrise, Florida, where she is responsible for administering, maintaining, and expanding the program of primary, secondary, and preventive dental care. McKenzie supervises the dental staff of the health center and provides dental advice and counsel to the corporation’s CEO and board of directors. D. Duane Mohon , O.D. (’98), is the owner, president, and solo optometrist of Eye Care Alabama, Inc., in northeast Alabama. He also provides eye services for two nursing homes, free vision screening at six elementary schools, and free eye health and vision services for a young adult drug rehabilitation program and a county- wide indigent care program. T. Patrick Quinn , M.S. (’96) and Ph.D. (’10), is a natural resource specialist III for Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management Division, Marine Resources Section. He is responsible for the management of Broward County’s Manatee Protection Plan and Sea Turtle Conservation Program and the coordination of the county’s participation in the Ocean Conser- vancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. James Turner , D.O. (’88), is dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, reporting directly to the university president. As the chief academic officer for the college, he provides supervision on all academic matters for the College of Osteopathic Medicine and leads and evaluates its faculty and staff members. Osmel Delgado, Pharm.D. (’02), admin- istrative director of clinical operations for Cleveland Clinic of Florida, is passion- ate about the pharmacist’s role in patient care. During his eight years at Cleveland Clinic, Delgado developed a groundbreak- ing program to provide discharged patients with comprehensive information about their medicines. “Pharmacists have such an important role in health care where they directly impact the medication management for patients,” said Delgado. “Patients come into hospitals already taking some medications, and a hospital may add 10 more. We took a look at our operations and put our pharmacists in front of patients. Pharmacists can be a resource so patients have successful outcomes and understand their medicines. Patients should leave a hospital knowing who their pharmacist was,” said Delgado. Growing up in South Florida, Delgado watched as NSU blossomed. “I saw the tremendous growth of the institution. I naturally gravitated there. The health professions division provided a great learning environment. It provided the opportunity to cross-collaborate with other health care students while obtaining a degree. You meet classmates in the same year, and then there are the alumni. You have that bond, that relationship.” Carsten Evans, Ph.D., was one of the professors who helped mentor Delgado. “Professor Evans brought a lot of energy, and he encouraged us to make a difference,” said Delgado, who also listed Elizabeth Shepherd, Pharm.D., FASOP, assistant dean of student services and experiential education, as an influence. “I worked with her my four years there, and she provided guidance,’’ said Delgado. “The pharmacy professors were always available, accessible, and had a vested interest in my well-being.” Delgado supervises 85 full-time employees, manages a $40-million annual drug expense budget, and oversees the surgical operations of the hospital, which includes 11 operating-room suites and 3 outpatient- surgical suites. He says success in leadership means to “surround yourself with people smarter than you. And enable them to become successful by supporting them and providing guidance along the way.” In 2009, the South Florida Business Journal recognized Delgado with the Mover and Shaker Award. The Cleveland Clinic also honored him with the Caregiver Award in 2012 and the Excellence in Pharmacy Leadership Award in 2011. Osmel Delgado