Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

Ohio University Board of Trustees approves two new programs

June 14, 2022 12 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees received an update on the Housing Master Plan and approved an updated Capital Improvement Plan and a pair of new degree programs during its meetings June 13-14.

OHIO researcher collaborates to find COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy linked to race and political affiliation characteristics

June 10, 2022 3 min

An OHIO researcher analyzing the attitudes and hesitancy surrounding COVID-19 vaccine acceptance has found that race and political affiliation were key demographic indicators for vaccine hesitancy.

Bizarre Meat-Eating Dinosaur Joins “Rogues’ Gallery” of Giant Predators from Classic Fossil Site in Egypt’s Sahara Desert

June 8, 2022 6 min

An Egyptian-American team of researchers has announced the discovery of a new kind of large-bodied meat-eating dinosaur, or theropod, from a celebrated fossil site in Egypt’s Sahara Desert.

Growth Hormone Conference draws researchers from around the world to Ohio University; keynote address by Dr. John Kopchick

May 26, 2022 3 min

The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) held The Growth Hormone/Prolactin Family in Disease and Biology Conference at Ohio University from May 15-19.

Researchers at OHIO receive prestigious NIH grant to create undergrad summer program focused on diabetes research

May 23, 2022 4 min

A summer program for undergraduate students who plan to pursue a graduate or medical degree related to diabetes research will be launched at OHIO in 2023 thanks to support from an NIH R25 grant.

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Shaub to serve as interim Athens campus dean

May 20, 2022 1 min

Tracy Shaub, D.O. ('92), has agreed to serve as interim dean for the Athens campus, effective May 15.

Gwilym selected as interim Department of Primary Care chair

May 20, 2022 1 min

Jennifer Gwilym, D.O. ('03), has been selected as interim chair for the Department of Primary Care. She also was named president of the Ohio Osteopathic Association.

President Hugh Sherman congratulates Lawrence Lynn at the annual Inventors dinner.

Engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs recognized for new patents, Konneker Medals

May 19, 2022 7 min

Students, faculty and staff who took steps to move their discoveries to commercialized outcomes for the benefit of society were recognized at Ohio University’s annual Inventors Dinner.

Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine ranks first in Ohio and 14th in nation for most graduates practicing primary care

May 13, 2022 3 min

Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine was named first in the state of Ohio and 14th in the nation for most graduates practicing primary care by U.S. News and World Report.

Dr. Marcus Lowe is congratulated by supporters following HCOM commencement.

OhioHealth CEO advises graduating medical students to be accountable and humble

May 11, 2022 4 min

239 students graduated from the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine during the 2022 commencement.

Heritage College holds in-person awards event for 2022 grads

May 6, 2022 3 min

For the first time in two years, the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine held its commencement awards ceremony in person.

Hybrid approach taken for 2022 OOS research competition

May 5, 2022 2 min

Five students were recognized for their scholarly work during an in-person podium presentation at the 2022 Ohio Osteopathic Symposium on April 30.

Top osteopathic physicians recognized at symposium

May 5, 2022 2 min

Ohio’s top osteopathic physicians were recognized at the 2022 Ohio Osteopathic Symposium.

Heritage College welcomes population health cluster faculty focused on social determinants of health

April 21, 2022 8 min

Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has welcomed three new faculty members as part of a new population health cluster hire focused on researching social determinants of health.

Heritage College using cluster hires to enhance medical research focus