The Costin Institute for Osteopathic Medical Educators

Carrie Baker-Royer, D.O., (Cohort 16), Associate Dean for Medical Education at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Louisiana Campus, was honored by the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce as part of its Top 20 Under 40 awards. "I take great honor in having the opportunity to teach future doctors," Dr. Baker-Royer said. Learn more about Dr. Baker-Royer's Top 20 Under 40 Award.

Darren Beck, Ph.D. (Cohort 18) was recently named the Associate Dean for Biomedical Affairs and Research at the VCOM Auburn campus. Dr. Beck stated in his message “It was competitive job search that included both external and internal applicants and not a simple promotion. My leadership training with the Costin Institute was discussed and I’m sure considered.”

The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University hosted a patient panel on amyloidosis, a rare disease characterized by abnormal protein buildup, to enhance medical students' understanding through firsthand patient experiences. Clinical Integration Chair George Borrelli, D.O., (Cohort 17) emphasized the importance of early diagnosis for better outcomes, while Ozzie Giglio shared his journey from diagnosis to participating in a clinical trial.

• Robert A. Cain, D.O., AACOM president and CEO (Cohort 5) announced AACOM’s inaugural Graduate Medical Education Development Fellows. "We are very excited and proud to be launching this new program designed to foster the next generation of GME leaders." Learn more about the AACOM graduate medical education development fellows.
• The American College of Osteopathic Internists has inducted AACOM President and CEO Robert A. Cain, D.O., (Cohort 5) as a member of its 2024 class of the Gillum Society of Master Fellows.

OU-HCOM Plans $66.9M Translational Research Center

The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) has received an $8 million grant from the NIH Office of Research Infrastructure to help build the $66.9 million Heritage Translational Research Center. "If you bring people together and collaborate, there's greater opportunity, impact and possibilities relative to translation research into findings that impact the community, which is important to the foundation," said Terri Donlin Huesman, President and CEO of the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation.

Robin Dyer, D.O., (Cohort 13) retired at the end of August after 30 years of teaching at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and practicing at OSU Medicine. Both Dennis Blankenship, D.O., Dean of OSU-COM, and Natasha Bray, D.O., Dean of OSU-COM at Cherokee Nation, studied under Dr. Dyer and consider her a mentor. Learn more about Dr. Dyer's lasting legacy after 30 years.

Kelli Glaser, D.O., (Cohort 7), Professor of Family Medicine for Rocky Vista University, launched a training program for university employees to learn more about osteopathic medicine. The training program was made publicly available for free to the osteopathic profession in April 2024 and Dr. Glaser had a paper accepted for publication about this training program in the International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. Read the evaluating perspectives, knowledge and behaviors of osteopathic medicine paper.

CHSU Accreditation Celebration Commemorates All Programs Being Accredited

The California Health Sciences University (CHSU) held a celebration to commemorate achieving full accreditation for all its programs in September. The Accreditation Celebration brought together more than 300 people on the medical school campus in Clovis, including CHSU medical and pre-medical students, alumni, administration, faculty, staff, trustees, founders, elected officials and community partners. Representatives from the offices of Reps. Vince Fong (R-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA) and California State Senator Shannon Grove also attended the event and presented CHSU with certificates of special recognition for achieving full accreditation for all its programs. Dr. John Graneto, (Cohort 5) is the founding Dean of CHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine.

The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) in Hagerstown, Md., will accept its first class for enrollment in fall 2025. "Our MSOM mission is to train socially responsible, professionally accomplished and community-oriented physicians," said Paula Gregory, D.O., M.B.A., (Cohort 13) founding Dean of MSOM. Learn more about MSOM.

• The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation announced the launch of a $400,000 scholarship fund for Vallejo, Calif., students pursuing higher education at Touro University California and other schools. "The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation’s dedication to our community is exemplary, and it is with great pride that we recognize their generous contributions and efforts to foster inclusivity and unity," said Tami Hendriksz, D.O., (Cohort 8) interim chief academic officer and dean of the Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine--California. Learn more about the scholarship fund.
• TUCOM Dean Tami Hendriksz, D.O., (Cohort 8) reflected on the significance of Women in Medicine Month as a reminder of osteopathic medicine’s foundational belief in comprehensive care. Read the Women in Medicine Month: An Osteopathic Medical Education Perspective article.

COMP-Northwest Associate Dean Stephanie White, D.O., (Costin West Coast Cohort) offered a glimpse into her life as mom, wife, doctor and teacher. She also shared the most important lesson she teaches to her first-year osteopathic medical students: how to fill your "inner well." Read the Deeper Well: Women in Medicine and the Power of Personal Connection article.

• Robert A. Cain, D.O. (Cohort 5)
  • AACOM President and CEO Robert A. Cain, D.O. (Costin Cohort 5) highlighted several Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (COMs) for their excellence in diversity in the October 2023 edition of AACOM News. Additionally, congratulations to Dr. Cain on his recent achievement: On March 2, 2024, Robert A. Cain, D.O., was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. "I am deeply honored to have been selected to join this distinguished group of compassionate individuals who put care and human connection first," said Dr. Cain. And, be sure to check in regularly to Cain’s Corner. 
• Josh Cox, D.O. (Cohort 12)
  • Josh Cox, D.O., Executive Dean of KCU College of Osteopathic Medicine and Vice Provost for Medical Affairs (Costin Cohort 12) was quoted in the recent article, KCU-COM, HCA partnership advances physician education: A six-year partnership between the Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine and HCA Midwest Health expands the number of clerkships for third and fourth-year medical students and gives HCA access to academic research and classroom resources. "For our medical students to train alongside HCA Midwest Health’s highly-skilled physicians is invaluable to their growth and development as future physicians,” Dr. Cox said.
• Rita Getz, Ph.D. (Cohort 6)
  • Rita Getz, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (Costin Cohort 6), was recognized in an AACOM News article along with her students earlier this year: "Dr. Rita Getz and osteopathic medical students Paul Delgado, Sarah J. Adkins, and Saumya Shah serve as exceptional examples of what sets the osteopathic medical education community apart," said AACOM President and CEO Robert A. Cain, D.O.
• Joseph Gigliotti, Ph.D. (Cohort 16)
  • The Liberty Journal reported: Medical students at the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine presented research at meetings of the American Heart Association and the American Society of Nephrology, among other national conferences, this year. "When it comes to getting residency spots, their eventual practices, and other steps in their medical careers, research plays a pivotal role," said Joseph Gigliotti, Ph.D., Director of Research and Special Projects (Costin Cohort 16).
• John Graneto, D.O. (Cohort 5)
  • Congratulations are in order for John Graneto, D.O. (Costin Cohort 5): California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine received accreditation from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. "We are extremely proud to have our medical school receive a seven-year accreditation from the COCA, which is the maximum amount for a new school," said John Graneto, D.O., Dean of CHSU-COM said in a recent article.
• Teresa Hubka, D.O. (Cohort 4)
  • CCOM's Teresa Hubka, D.O., (Costin Cohort 4) begins tenure as president of the American Osteopathic Association: Teresa Hubka, D.O., Department Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University, has begun her term as president of the American Osteopathic Association. "I was deeply honored, and I'm certainly looking forward to this leadership role," Dr. Hubka said.
• Millicent King Channell, D.O., M.A., FAAO, FNAOME (Cohort 5)
  • AACOM News reported: We applaud the appointment of AACOM nominee Millicent King Channell, D.O., M.A., FAAO, FNAOME (Costin Cohort 5), and AACOM Board of Deans member Brian Kessler, D.O., FACOFP, to serve on the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA). The NCFMEA evaluates accreditation standards applied to foreign medical schools and determines how they compare to U.S. medical school standards.
• Józia McGowan, D.O., FACOI, (Cohort 14)
  • Congratulations to Józia McGowan, D.O., FACOI, (Costin Cohort 14), on her new position as Associate Dean of Academic Success at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Nicole Wadsworth, D.O. (OH Satellite Cohort)
  • Nicole Wadsworth, D.O., Dean of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (Costin OH Satellite Cohort), published the following article in May 2024:  There's a simple solution to the doctor shortage Dr. Wadsworth was also recently recognized: Nicole Wadsworth, D.O., Dean of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, is included in the Long Island Business News' list of 33 influential figures in health care.
• Jason Walker, Ph.D., (Cohort 14)
  • A recent article states: The South Georgia Campus of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine gives new medical students an introduction to medical school and the campus in the two-week, pre-matriculation Fundamental Integration Required for Excellence program. "During FIRE they get an idea of what's expected from them and what to look forward to. That way our students are prepared to succeed from day one," said Jason Walker, Ph.D., (Costin Cohort 14) PCOM Assistant Dean of Transformational Learning and an Associate Professor of Physiology.
• Lisa Warren, D.O., M.B.A. (Cohort 10)
  • Congratulations to Lisa Warren, D.O., M.B.A., (Costin Cohort 10) on her recent appointment: Western University of Health Sciences has named Dr. Warren as Dean of its College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (WesternU/COMP) and COMP-Northwest. "Dr. Warren brings both her passion as a proud alum and expertise in academic leadership to her new role," Provost and Chief Academic Officer Paula Crone, D.O., (Costin Cohort 4) said.

1. George Chou, D.O.
2. Lauren Deutsch, D.O.
3. Lauren Fill, D.O.
4. Magdalena Kotseva, M.D.
5. Alison LePera, D.O., Ph.D.
6. Briana Money, D.O.
7. Stacia Sloane, D.O.
8. Kenneth (Scott) Whitlow, D.O.

1. Darren Beck, Ph.D.
2. Angela Carrick, D.O.
3. Larissa Collier, Ph.D.
4. Maria Cuevas-Nunez, D.M.D.
5. M. Ryan Hubbard, D.O.
6. Joerg Leheste, Ph.D.
7. Steve Palatinus, D.D.S.
8. Debra Williams, M.D., Ph.D.

1. George Borrelli, D.O.
2. Cara Copeland, D.D.S.
3. Behnam Darvishan, D.M.D.
4. Jennifer Eastwood, Ph.D.
5. Marie Fleury, D.O.
6. Bridget Lombard, D.O.
7. Eiman Mahmoud, M.D.
8. Orhay Mirzapolos, D.O.
9. Rebecca Siscel, D.D.S.
10. Brandy Sreenilayam, Ph.D.
11. Nicholas Wall, D.D.S.
12. Shan Shan Wu, D.O.

1. Sofia Abraham-Hardee, D.O., Ph.D.
2. Kaveh Adel, D.D.S.
3. Carrie Baker, D.O.
4. Andrew Behnke, M.D.
5. Angela Cavanna, D.O.
6. Masood Ghouse, D.O.
7. Joseph Gigliotti, Ph.D.
8. Anand Gupta, M.D.
9. Tucker Leigh, D.O.
10. Walter Rhodes, D.O.  

1. Douglas Beals, D.D.S.
2. Melisa Burton, D.D.S.
3. Jeffrey Cashman, D.O.     
4. Nicklaus Hess, D.O.        
5. Shannon Ramsey Jimenez, D.O.             
6. Scott Johnson, D.M.D.   
7. Monica Kinde, Ph.D. 
8. James Kribs, D.O.       
9. Gretchen López-Hernández, Ph.D.            
10. James Lundy, Jr., D.O.   
11. Rizwan Moinuddin, D.O.         
12. Rebecca Moore, D.O.      
13. Victor Nuño, D.O.  
14. Brian Poustinchian, D.O.           
15. David Stephen, D.O. 
16. Jason Wells, Ph.D.

1. Tafline Arbor, Ph.D. 
2. Jen Atkinson, D.M.D.
3. Jana Baker, D.O.
4. April Brill, D.O.
5. Cindy Funk, Ph.D.
6. Ron Hedger, D.O. (Did Not Finish)
7. Mari Ann Herbert, D.O.
8. Carol Kirila, D.O.
9. Tina Marino, M.Ed.
10. Perry Marshall, D.O.
11. Jozia McGowan, D.O.
12. Jennifer Montemayor, Ph.D.
13. Robin Pettit, Ph.D. (Did Not Finish)
14. Kim Pfotenhauer, D.O.
15. Lori Redmond, Ph.D.
16. Valerie Sheridan, D.O.
17. Tatiyana Trowbridge, D.D.S.
18. Jason Walker, Ph.D.
19. Randy Wymore, Ph.D.
20. Timothy York, D.O.

1. Aaron Allgood, D.O.
2. Jeff Aronowitz, D.O.
3. Janis Coffin, D.O.
4. Robin Dyer, D.O.
5. William Elza, D.M.D.
6. Paula Gregory, D.O.
7. Tanya Kadrmas-Ianuzzi, D.O. 
8. Bill Meeks, Ph.D.
9. Derek Meeks, D.O.
10. Chris Parnell, D.O.
11. Adriana Pollak-Lazzaro, D.O.
12. Theresa Pulido, D.D.S.
13. Mario Ramos, D.D.S.
14. Sunny Sanders, O.D.
15. Bilal Shafi, D.D.S.
16. Mark Slivkoff, Ph.D.
17. Nicole Zucconni, D.O.

1. Muneer Assi, D.O.
2. Sheri Brownstein, D.M.D.
3. W. Joshua Cox, D.O.
4. Harold Haering, D.M.D.
5. Calvin James, Ph.D.
6. Devi Jhaveri, D.O.
7. Lisa Szymanski, MOL
8. Emily Whitis, M.Ed
9. Kristin Wright, Ph.D.

1. Martha Calden, D.O.
2. Andrea Clem, D.O.
3. Russell Cyphers, D.D.S.    
4. Caroyln Glaubensklee, Ph.D. 
5. Jennifer Gwilym, D.O.
6. Kimberly Huntington-Alfano, D.O.
7. Reji Mathew, B.D.S., M.D.S.
8. Tom McDaniel, D.O.    
9. Jeffrey Morgan, M.D.
10. Ray Newman, M.D. 
11. Jack Ramey, D.O.
12. Frank Serrecchia, D.O.
13. Anne Van Garsse, M.D.
14. Alesia Wagner, D.O.
15. Carol Wilkins, D.M.D.
16. Miho Yoshida, D.O.

1. Albert Devlin, D.O.
2. Daniel Boden, D.M.D.
3. Heidi M. Stelter, D.O.
4. Lisa Warren, D.O.
5. Mary P. Owen, J.D., Ph.D.
6. Melissa Pearce, D.O.
7. Cristina Nituica, M.D.
8. Rebecca Bowden, Ph.D.
9. Robert Todd Kramer, D.M.D.
10. Sarah Parrott, D.O.
11. Stephen Jones, Ph.D.
12. Steven A. Gustafson, D.O.

1. Ben Hudson, D.O. 
2. Cheryl McCormick, Ph.D.
3. Curt Cackovic, D.O.
4. Ben Huang, D.O.
5. Christine Halket, D.D.S., M.S.
6. Kurt Heinking, D.O.
7. Steve Lam, D.O.
8. Michelle Langaker, D.O.
9. Kevin Overbeck, M.D. 
10. Gregory Schuster, D.D.S.
11. Gregg Zankman, D.O.

1. Brion Benninger, M.D.
2. Janice Blumer, D.O.
3. Todd Capistrant, D.O
4. Debbie Danto, Pharm. D.
5. Jay Danto, D.O.
6. Katherine Fisher, D.O.
7. Michelle Hovorka, MS.
8. Brandon Isaacs, D.O
9. Michael Jaczko, D.O.
10. Louise Muscato, Ph.D.
11. John Pham, D.O.
12. Robin Richardson, D.O
13. Mary Jo Robinson, D.O.
14. Anita Showalter, D.O.
15. Derrick Sorweide, D.O.
16. Leslie Stevens, D.O.
17. Dat Trinh, D.O.
18. Stephanie White, D.O.

1. Kathleen Bewley, D.O.
2. Gary Drahos, D.D.S.
3. Robert Ellis, D.O.
4. Tom Green, D.O.
5. Tami Hendriksz, D.O.
6. John Hohner, D.O.
7. Shoen Kruse, Ph.D.
8. Jay Morrow, D.D.S.
9. James Pashayan, D.D.S.
10. Richardo Perez, D.O., J.D.

1. Deborah Bennett, D.O.
2. Robyn Drebelbis, D.O.
3. Michael Geria, D.O.
4. Kelli Glaser, D.O.
5. Firhanna Khairullah, D.O.
6. Margaret Lechner, M.S.
7. David Lenihan, D.O., Ph.D., J.D.
8. Glenn Nordehn, D.O.
9. Keri Robertson, D.O.
10. Melanie Smythe, D.O.
11. Angela Wagner, D.O.

1. Matthias Beck, Ph.D.
2. Jutta Betting
3. Igne Bez
4. Jeannie Biggs, M.Ed.
5. Rita Getz, Ph.D.
6. La Donna Johnson, D.O.
7. Frank Licari, D.D.S.
8. Lex MacNeil, D.D.S.
9. John Meulendyk, D.O.
10. Babak Mokari, D.O.
11. William Moran, D.O.
12. Brad Smith, D.D.S.
13. Michele Tartaglia, D.O.
14. Darryn Weinstein, D.O.

1. Robert Cain, D.O.
2. Millicent Channell, D.O.
3. Allan Dovigi, D.D.S.
4. Rebecca Giusti, D.O.
5. John Graneto, D.O.
6. Ann Habenicht, D.O.
7. Kate McCaffrey, D.O.
8. Jo Ann Mitchell, D.O. 
9. Daniel Pearce, D.O.
10. Stephen Pulley, D.O.
11. Laura Rosch, D.O.
12. Edward Rosick, D.O.
13. Greg Thompson, D.O.
14. Rynn Ziller, Ed.D.

1. Thomas Baker, D.O.
2. Deborah Blackwell, D.O.
3. Francis Blais, D.O.
4. William Burke, D.O.
5. Nicholas Espinoza, D.O. 
6. John Galante, D.O. (did not finish)
7. Dennis Kane, D.O.
8. Michael Keleher, D.O. (did not finish)
9. Tom McEldowney, D.O. (did not finish)
10. Ngozi Osuagwu, D.O.
11. James Perez, D.O.
12. Richard Costin, D.O.
13. Philip Starr, D.O.
14. Geraldine Urse, D.O.
15. Nicole Wadsworth, D.O.
16. Bruce Wehan, D.O. (did not finish)

1. Dominic Costabile, D.O.
2. Alissa Craft, D.O.
3. Paula Crone, D.O.
4. Tessa Damm, PA-C
5. Major Kristi Dreyer, D.O.
6. Martin Forsberg, D.O.
7. Mitchell Hiserote, D.O.
8. Teresa Hubka, D.O.
9. Brian Loveless, D.O.
10. Kathleen Naegele, D.O.
11. Andrew Pumerantz, D.O.
12. Brent Sanderlin, D.O.
13. Mark Sanders, D.O.
14. Leonid Skorin, D.O.
15. Mary Jo Voelpel, D.O.

1. Margaret I. Aguwa, D.O.
2. James, Binkerd, D.O.
3. Rajivinder Brar, D.O., Ph.D.
4. Joe Brown, D.O.
5. Hasco William Craver III, D.O.
6. Maria Daly, D.O., FACOFP
7. D. Thomas Dayberry, D.O., Ph.D.
8. Lisa Ann DeStefano, D.O., NMM
9. Gail Feinberg, D.O., FACOFP
10. Lisa Gouldsbrough, D.O.
11. Charles S. Guernsey, D.O., MBA
12. Scott Helf, D.O.
13. Jacqueline Kaari, D.O., FACOP
14. Kendi Hensel Pim, D.O.
15. Melicien Tettambel, D.O.
16. Gerald Thrush, Ph.D.
17. Richard Virgilio, D.O., M.S.
18. Sanjay Vyas, D.O.
19. Daren Wannamaker, D.O.    

1. Alan Cundari, D.O. 
2. Ava Stanczak, D.O. 
3. Charles Finch, M.D.
4. Eric Thomas Cochran, D.O.
5. John Bowling, D.O.
6. Kay Kalousek, D.O.
7. Ken Reed, D.O.
8. Patricia Baumann, D.O.
9. Rodey Wassef, D.O.
10. Thomas Boyle, D.O.

1. Vance D. Powell, Jr., D.O., FACOOG, FAODME
2. Lawrence Keith Sands, D.O., MPH
3. Terence Sullivan, D.O.
4. Steve M. Scheinthal, D.O., FACN
5. Karen J. Nichols, D.O.
6. Donald Sefick, D.O., MBA
7. Sarah Minor, D.O., FACOEP
8. Richard Multack, O.D., D.O., FOCCO, CS, ECN, CHSM, MBA
9. Beth A. Longenecker, D.O.
10. Cathy Macyko, M.D.
11. Isaac J. Kirstein, D.O., FACOI
12. Dawn A. Fairley, D.O., FACOFP
13. Kathy Burke, D.O.
14. Jennifer Alexander Ferrell, D.O.