Reflection on 50

Joseph Zarconi, M.D., shares his thoughts on what has changed the most since he studied as a member of NEOMED’s inaugural class.

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Samuel Kulifay selected as AAMC Organization of Student Representatives’ regional chair

Congratulations to fourth-year medicine student Samuel Kulifay, who was recently selected to serve as the AAMC Organization of Student Representatives’ Regional Chair (Central Region)! The regional chairs plan regional meetings, direct attention to region-specific issues, serve as a conduit of information from the administrative board to individual representatives and coordinate information exchange within the region.

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New position for Petrea Cober, Pharm.D.

As director of workforce development, she will help students prepare for pharmacy internships, jobs, fellowships and residencies.

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Walking Whales teamed up to support mental health

The Department of Psychiatry headed up the NEOMED Walking Whales team in the 2023 NAMIWalks Summit County. The Walking Whales came together as a community to walk on Oct. 14 at the University of Akron’s Stile Fieldhouse and raised over $1,200. The theme of this year’s walk was “Mental Health for All” to stress the

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Peter Pronovost, M.D., Ph.D., is next VITALS speaker

The chief quality and clinical transformation officer from University Hospitals will discuss leading with love on Dec. 14 program.

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NEOMED is a Collegiate Purple Star institution

Good news, just in time for Veterans Day: NEOMED has earned designation as a Collegiate Purple Star Award institution. Ohio Department of Education Chancellor Randy Gardner made the announcement on Nov. 8. The Collegiate Purple Star designation was developed in March 2022 to recognize schools that worked to become military friendly. “With the Purple Star

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OPCSMH December 2023 Webinar: Maximizing Your Performance Professionally and Personally by Focusing on Resiliency

Join the Ohio Program for Campus Safety and Mental Health for the final webinar of 2023 at noon December 5 as Micky Sharma, Psy.D., Ohio State University, will share insightful ways for higher education professionals to practice self-care and resiliency during times of increased stress levels and fatigue. Register today. *Application for CEUs pending

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Appreciation open house for Tamra Caruthers in Student Services

Please join us to share our appreciation and say farewell to the Office of Student Services administrative assistant Tamra Caruthers as she departs NEOMED. Tamra has beautifully served NEOMED and all our students with kindness, support and plenty of candy supplies in Student Services for the past four years. Her work with Commencement, orientations, student

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Sara Whittingham, M.D., featured in USA Today

The clinical faculty member shared her recent participation in Ironman Kona and her efforts to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s disease research.

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Here’s what’s planned for De-Stress Fest from Nov. 13-17

It’s time to DE-STRESS! Starting Monday, Nov. 13, students can enjoy all the planned wellness activities to reduce their stress, mentally prepare for final fall exams, and “feel the love” and support for their academic success and personal well-being! Register for De-Stress Fest events on CampusGroups! Nov. 13 Monday morning, we’ll have free coffee and

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