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Office of the Executive Dean

Office of the Executive Dean

Welcome to the Office of the Executive Dean


The executive dean is the chief administrative officer of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and is responsible for the college’s strategic direction and its partnerships with health care systems across the nation.

Contact the Executive Dean

 johnsok9@ohio.edu

 740.593.9350

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Communications

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  • A look back at Convocation

    August 22, 2023
    The Heritage College welcomed 256 new students at its annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony. 
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  • Joe Bianco, Ph.D., to chair Social Medicine

    June 20, 2023
    Bianco will assume new leadership role on July 1. 
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  • A look back at Commencement

    May 18, 2023
    Congratulations, Class of 2023! 
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Care Leads Here

The Heritage College is where tomorrow's primary care physicians and specialists learn, grow and go forward. Trained to treat the whole patient. Ready to serve every population. And fully prepared to address the most pervasive medical needs of the state.

 

Strategic Planning

Since our beginning over 40 years ago, OHIO's 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.
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The Phillips Medal of Public Service

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.
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Latest News

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Participants of the Cat Camp diabetes day camp are shown posing for a photo on the basketball court at an OHIO Men's Basketball game

Diabetes Awareness Month activities highlight efforts to combat this chronic condition

December 06, 2023

The Diabetes Institute in the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine marked the month with special events that reflect a commitment to its mission to improve the lives of those affected by diabetes.

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Boosting access to vaccines in Athens County: Ohio University’s health programs alleviate barriers

November 28, 2023

OHIO and Athens City-County Health Department are partnering to overcome a health challenge that has persisted since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic: People just aren’t getting vaccinated.

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Ohio University was established in 1804 on the banks of the Hocking River, reengineered in the 1970s to wrap around campus and reduce flooding.

Ohio University Alumni Association proudly welcomes four new Board members

November 13, 2023

The proud Bobcats who have been named to the Ohio University Alumni Association Board of Directors are Huey Ball, Kim Barlag, Bob Brewster and Dr. Andrew Razzano.

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