PERSPECTIVES 25th Anniversary - Fall-Winter 2018

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 3 HPD Communiqué IRVING ROSENBAUM , D.P.A., Ed.D., M.P.A. Provost and Executive Dean for Administration Health Professions Division THE PAST YEAR was an incredibly productive and successful one for the NSU Health Professions Division (HPD). In the span of several months, four of the HPD’s eight colleges were renamed to honor the generosity of benevolent donors. We have cut the ribbons, attended the various dedication ceremonies, and participated in the groundbreaking event at the new Tampa Bay Regional Campus in Clearwater, Florida. The inaugural class of students in the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine recently began its academic journey. We also are hard at work to ensure the successful launch of the additional Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine site at the Tampa Bay Regional Campus next summer. Additionally, NSU continues to work with HCA East Florida on the hospital that is being built on the Fort Lauderdale/ Davie Campus. NSU’s success is driven by the unique vision of its president and CEO, George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. Thanks to his leadership, the HPD continues to evolve, addressing new educational techniques and market opportunities while continually adding new graduate and undergraduate programs. Not surprisingly, the demand for health care professionals continues to grow. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the health care field added 560,000 jobs in the last 10 years and increased to more than 11 percent of the total workforce. Despite this demand, and our esteemed reputation, students do not always show up on our doorstep. In today’s ultracompetitive world, we must work even harder to market our multifaceted programs. To ensure our continued success, the HPD’s dedicated staff members will need to be diligent in transmitting our message to prospective applicants. I am confident that the NSU Health Professions Division will reach even greater heights in the years to come. ●