There has never been a more exciting time to be a part of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Last spring, we celebrated the graduation of our largest class to date, including the first class of students to complete their studies at the Heritage College, Cleveland and the second class to graduate from the Heritage College, Dublin. We are embarking upon the second year of our new Pathways to Health and Wellness curriculum, which has revolutionized student learning. We are in the process of building a new state-of-the-art medical education facility on the Athens campus. Meanwhile, research and discoveries of our faculty and alumni are garnering national attention and saving countless lives.
The unprecedented momentum that we are witnessing today was enabled by our historic $105 million Osteopathic Heritage Foundations gift. This award set us on a course of excellence, growth and service to Ohio, one that will propel us to the forefront of primary care medical education and medical research. I look forward to working with our faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends, and partners - old and new - as we continue this trajectory and bring our college to heights we cannot yet imagine.
Sincerely,
Kenneth H. Johnson, D.O., FAAO
Executive Dean, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine &
Chief Medical Affairs Officer, Ohio University
Since our beginning nearly 40 years ago, the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has been guided by its founding idea: To train excellent osteopathic physicians who serve Ohio’s communities of greatest need, especially in primary care fields.
The Phillips Medal of Public Service is named for the late J. Wallace Phillips and Jody Galbreath Phillips, longtime friends of Ohio University to recognize the men and women involved in health care, education and public service.
