Bonds forged in healing: The Muakkassa brothers

The Muakkassa brothers, inspired by their father’s medical service, support one another through the rigors of medical training and hope to one day practice together in their home region.

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Today on VITALS: National pharmacy leader Michael Hogue

Michael D. Hogue, Pharm.D., FNAP, FFIP, executive vice president and chief executive officer of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), joins VITALS | Visionary Health Leadership in Action TODAY at noon via Zoom. Free CME credit is available. VITALS is NEOMED’s health leadership speaker series presented in collaboration with University Hospitals. Save your spot! ABOUT

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Multicultural festival: A NEOMED tradition

As shared earlier in the Pulse, this year’s Multicultural Festival will be Thursday, Oct. 9, from 5-7 p.m. Please join in the celebration of all our community’s varied and beautiful cultures by registering here. The Multicultural Festival is a fun opportunity to meet others and learn about the many cultures in our NEOMED community. Download

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Student spotlight: From research opportunity to award-winning case presentation

Second-year medical student Evan Kuczynski is an example of how NEOMED students turn curiosity into scholarship—and learning into leadership.

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Four NEOMED faculty and staff honored with President’s Awards of Excellence

Congratulations to Joann Hayes, Jordan Cinderich, Jesse Young, Ph.D., and Thomas Mike, M.D., the recipients of the 2025 President’s Awards of Excellence! The four recipients were honored during the Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 9, 2025, and were further recognized by President John Langell during the September University Update. The President’s Awards of Excellence

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Don’t miss the next Browns pregame tailgate!

More than 250 NEOMED students, faculty and staff showed their Browns spirit at the Pregame Tailgate on Thursday, Sept. 18! Attendees were treated to tailgate-style food and participated in raffles and contests, with many decked out in their Cleveland Browns apparel (with a few other teams mixed in as well). The celebration continued Sunday, as

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Moody’s upgrades NEOMED’s credit rating

Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the credit rating of Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) from Baa1 (positive) to A3 (stable). The upgrade, outlined in the University’s latest credit report, reflects NEOMED’s strong strategic positioning,

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AHEC Scholars induction set for Saturday

On Saturday, Sept. 27, the newest cohort of AHEC Scholars will be inducted across four regional centers: Akron Region Interprofessional, Cleveland Region Interprofessional, Canton Region and Eastern Ohio AHECs. The day begins with a student orientation, followed by a workshop titled “Health is Wealth,” focused on financial literacy for future healthcare professionals. Students will explore key

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Moody’s upgrades NEOMED’s credit rating

Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the credit rating of NEOMED from Baa1 (positive) to A3 (stable).

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Candidate for associate dean post presents Friday

The NEOMED community is invited for a presentation from a candidate for the position of associate dean of clinical education in the College of Medicine. Vaishali Schuchert, M.D., will present “Shaping the Future of Clinical Medical Education: Key Drivers for Student Success” on Friday. Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to noon in RDEC and via

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