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  • Families of body donors say altruism motivates gift

    September 26, 2022
    During the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Body Donor Memorial Service, friends and family said a desire to help others was the driving force behind why their loved ones gifted their bodies to science.
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  • "Rethinking Poverty" workshop helps instill empathy in new class of medical students

    September 6, 2022
    Incoming medical students participated in an interactive workshop designed to build awareness and provoke discussion about social determinants of health and the implications of living in under-resourced communities.  
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  • Summer Scholars provides students a unique start to medical school

    July 15, 2022
    Where medical school starts is not the same for everyone. For some at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, it begins with a program called Summer Scholars. This summer, 24 students joined Heritage College faculty, professors and current students in Athens, Ohio to be immersed in a five-week, rigorous, hands-on program similar to what first-year medical students experience.  
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Working together for a healthier Ohio

The Heritage College has always dedicated itself to improving the health of our communities. Here’s a look at how we helped our health care partners vaccinate Ohioans against COVID-19.
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  • Heritage College participates in statewide collaborative to develop health resources for providers

    September 2, 2022
    Heritage College is one of seven medical schools working together to develop cardiovascular and diabetes resources for primary care providers. A recently published article looks at how the collaborative, called Cardi-OH, was created.
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  • Graduate connects with rural patients

    September 1, 2022
    Nathan P. Samsa grew up in a rural area and began his career as a pharmacist before earning his osteopathic medical degree. He returned to his roots and is providing personalized medicine to his rural patients.
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@OUHCOM: Andrew Williams OMS IV

In a look back at Andrew Williams, who is about to graduate and speak at commencement, while in his second year, he shared what sustained him on his journey through medical school.
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Heritage College in the News

  • Women-led medical organizations create role models for younger generations

    March 28, 2022
    Heritage College medical students Alyssa Lambrecht and Rachel O'Connor talk about what drew them to medicine and the benefits of organizations like Ohio Women in Medicine that help empower women in medical school.
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  • COVID-19 Death Rates Among Black Individuals Remain Higher than White

    March 18, 2022
    Berkley Franz, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Ralph S. Licklider, D.O., Endowed Faculty Fellow in Population Health Science, shares results from her study looking at COVID-19 health disparities. 
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  • PHOTO TOUR: Heritage College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    February 28, 2022
    Now completed, Heritage Hall, the Athens campus of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, is a transformative modern medical education facility that showcases the heightened importance of student wellness throughout, including fitness and healing spaces, healthy eating options, water filtration system and connections to outdoor spaces.
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Celebrating Our Successes

Heritage College marked several milestones during the past year, including graduating our first Cleveland class and breaking ground on our new medical education facility in Athens.
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Events

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Monday, October 3 Athens Primary Care Clinic 8:30 AM — 3:30 PM Heritage Community Clinic Grosvenor Hall West Ohio University

Monday, October 3 Lifestyle Medicine - Dr. Bussard Presentation 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM HCOM Campus

Monday, October 3 Ohio Women in Medicine - Information Meeting 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Medical Education Center (MEC)