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ANNUAL REPORT 2013

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Living Our Mission

Board of Governors Cheryl Schreiber, Chair, Member at Large Charles Davis, D.O., Vice-Chair, Member at Large Manuel Ballas, D.O., Secretary, Member at Large Patrick Craft, Student Representative Edward Dugan, Ph.D., Faculty Representative Rodney L. Fink, D.O., Member at Large

Greetings

from the WVSOM Board Chair As a member of WVSOM’s Board of Governors and now as its chair, I’ve had the opportunity to see first-hand the dedication of the school’s faculty and staff to the

Sue Holvey, R.N., J.D., Member at Large John Manchin II, D.O., Member at Large David L. Rader, Member at Large David L. Ramsey, Member at Large Charity Richmond, Classified Staff Representative Randall L. Short, D.O., Member at Large

education and training of our state’s osteopathic medical students. My history with the school goes back to 1974 when my husband, Joe, enrolled in the first class. When he arrived on campus, he found a close-knit community of physicians and educators committed to the highest ideals of service to the state and to its residents. In the past four decades, the class size has expanded, the integration of technology now impacts everything from taking a patient history to diagnosis to treatment, and the school has grown from the main building and quadrangle to a

The mission of the West Virginia School of

beautiful, thriving campus with eleven – soon to be twelve – structures incorporated

Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is to educate

into a harmonious whole.

students from diverse backgrounds as

Yet, while much has evolved over the years, the commitment of WVSOM’s physicians and educators has not changed. Faculty members continue to invest themselves in the development of their students, constantly striving to produce compassionate physicians who uphold the highest standards of patient care. The ability of this school to train good doctors is going strong and growing better, year after year.

lifelong learners in osteopathic medicine and complementary health related programs; to advance scientific knowledge through academic, clinical and basic science research; and to promote patientcentered, evidence based medicine. West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is dedicated to

As we look at the past year’s accomplishments, we do so knowing that even greater

serve, first and foremost, the state of West Virginia

things lie before us. I look forward to being a part of it.

and the special health care needs of its residents

Best wishes,

Cheryl Schreiber, CPA

Our mission

emphasizing primary care in rural areas.

Table of contents

Greetings

Welcome by Board Chair - Our Mission

Welcome by WVSOM President

Table of Contents

Leadership Team

Human Resources

from the president

As WVSOM embarks on a new calendar year, I would like to take a moment to reflect on 2013. I want to acknowledge the important work that has been accomplished before turning our energies

toward the great things to come in the year ahead. There was much to celebrate.

. Employee Stats

. Years of Service

. Workforce Development

Student Section

. Student Demographics and Maps

. Student Achievements

Institutional Awards and Honors

Last year, WVSOM became an official candidate with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC),

Identity Campaign

voluntarily pursuing regional accreditation as part of our institutional strategic plan. While there

Academics

is no doubt that this endeavor adds work to schedules that are already packed with student

. Curriculum

obligations, community commitments and statewide outreach, the self-examination required by

. Rural Health Initiative

this process has already strengthened our institution. In 2013, for the third straight year, the Chronicle of Higher Education identified WVSOM as one of the best colleges to work for in the country. The results were based on a survey of faculty and staff at more than 300 colleges and universities. This recognition is a tribute to the many people in our organization who come to work each day committed to building a collaborative community that fosters success. Another highpoint of the year was the accreditation of WVSOM’s Clinical Evaluation Center (CEC)

Research and Grants

WVSOM Rural Outreach: Serving West Virginia

Graduate Medical Education/MSOPTI

Graduate Demographics and Maps

Finances

Healthy Children’s Initiative

Accreditation

Capital Campaign

by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) within the area of teaching/education. The CEC is

. CEC Expansion

the only accredited center in the state and one of only 33 accredited simulation centers worldwide.

. New Student Center

This designation demonstrates WVSOM’s commitment to innovation and to providing opportunities

Donations in 2013

for our students which consistently exceed national standards.

Alumni Achievements

I am proud to be part of an institution which, directly or indirectly, contributes more than $250 million in economic development for West Virginia – at home in beautiful Greenbrier County, as well as in the 50+ locations that comprise our statewide campus system. In addition, I want to honor our students for giving so much of themselves in the previous year. Over 13,000 hours of community service were contributed to non-profit partners who share WVSOM’s commitment to addressing critical needs in our society. I’m confident our future physicians will continue to engage in the communities where they live and work, providing civic leadership which makes their corner of the world a better place to be. Finally, I offer a huge “thank you” to everyone who has been a part of WVSOM’s success. You are appreciated. As we turn our attention to the coming year, I hope we are able to take this momentum and build on our mission to educate students as lifelong learners in osteopathic medicine, serving the state of West Virginia and the special health care needs of its residents. This is not a mission that one “completes” and then it is done. We must live our mission every day. It takes all of us, working together, to accomplish this. With your help; I know we can do it. Warm regards,

Michael Adelman, D.O., J.D.

DESIGN

Erica Bell, Design Manager

PHOTOGRAPHY Karen Ayers Pat Bauserman Scott Holstein

STATISTICAL DATA Lance Ridpath

CONTRIBUTORS

Heather Antolini Leslie Bicksler Diana Bird Marilea Butcher Denise Getson Arnold Hassen, Ph.D. Janet Hinton Wayne Miller, Ph.D. Malcolm Modrzakowski, Ph.D. Rebecca Morrow, Ph.D. James Nemitz, Ph.D. Lorenzo Pence, D.O. Stephanie Schuler William Shires Victoria Shuman, D.O. Larry Ware Shannon Warren Tiffany Wright

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Larry Ware, M.B.A., C.P.A. Vice President for Finance and Facilities

Marilea Butcher, B.A.

Jeffrey M. Shawver, J.D. General Counsel

President

Marietta D. Chaney James W. Nemitz, Ph.D.

Administrative Assistant

VP for Administration & External Relations

Associate Vice President for Administrative Affairs

Denise S. Getson, MA Director of Marketing & Public Relations

Michael Adelman, D.O., J.D., D.P.M.

Lorenzo Pence, D.O., FACOFP Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean

Cheryl Baker

Leslie W. Bicksler, MSW Associate Vice President of Human Resources

Executive Administrative Assistant

HUMAN RESOURCES 2013 was a year of educational transformation. WVSOM celebrated the contributions of faculty and staff that came before us and continued building on their foundation of excellence. This section of the annual report will highlight WVSOMâ€™s support and appreciation of the faculty and staff and demonstrate how creating an environment that supports lifelong learning helps the school succeed in meeting its mission.

WVSOM

5 0 ARE FAC ULT Y 9 FA CU LTY ADM I N I ST RATORS

2013 Employee stats

CURRE NTLY HAS

1 5 5 A R E C L ASSI FI E D STAFF 5 3 A R E N O N-C L ASSI FI E D STAFF

E M PLOYE E S

> 62 % > 38%

FEMALE

MALE

employees have either accepted new positions within the institution or joined WVSOM as new employees.

WVSOM currently has 39 full-time employees with more than 20 years of service. Alfred F. Akers

Jeffrey S. Dowdy

Sherry Phillips

William E. Alder

Edward P. Dugan, Ph.D.

Ernest R. Piercy

Karen A. Ayers

Robert M. Fisk, Ph.D.

Andrea Victoria Roane

Cheryl C. Baker

Robert W. Foster, D.O.

Roger D. Sams

Helen H. Baker, Ph.D.

Arnold H. Hassen, Ph.D.

Barbara J. Sanders

Patrice A. Bauserman

Sharon L. Howard

John A. Schriefer, Ph.D.

Diana K. Bird

Deborah M. Hughes

Harvey C. Smith

William T. Blue, Ph.D.

Brenda D. Humphreys

Linda M. Stidom

Craig S. Boisvert, D.O.

Jan Kessler

Acie H. Wickline

George F. Boxwell, D.O.

Deborah L. Montgomery

Kevin S. Williams

Barbara J. Bragg

Andrea M. Nazar, D.O.

Darlene F. Wright

David E. Brown, Ph.D.

James W. Nemitz, Ph.D.

Elayne P. Brown

Shirley A. Parker

Milletta L. Burns

Patricia A. Perkins

For every five years of service WVSOM gives special recognition. The following WVSOM employees reached a milestone anniversary in 2013:

5 YEARS

10 YEARS

25 YEARS

Gary Bennett

Michael Adelman

David Brown

Christen Bland

Malcolm Modrzakowski

Craig Boisvert

Wade Blevins

Lorenzo Pence

Deborah V. Hughes

Hugh Clements-Jewery

Stephanie Schuler

Kathy Fry John Garlitz Valerie Gump Paul Jacoby Rachel Johnson Carolyn Komar Alicia Luckton Kathleen Martin Rebekah McDowell Charity Richmond Tina Richmond Patrick Ryan Donna Tolbert Jill Trent

15 YEARS

30 YEARS Alfred Akers

Paul Boothe

Diana Bird

Patricia Crawford

Robert Foster

Darryl Hale Susan Griffith Judith Maloney Jerry Turner

35 YEARS

20 YEARS

Elayne P. Brown

William Alder

Judith Westerik

Tom Steele

(NOT PHOTOGRAPHED)

Ernest Piercy (PHOTO ON RIGHT)

Acie Wickline 2 0 1 3 R E TI R E E S : Do n n a Va r ney; Willia m Lemley, D.O.; Sa lly Cooper ; Za ck C o m e au x, D.O.; Tho ma s F. Stee le , D.O., F.A.C.O.F.P.; J e a n n e Wa hl, D.O.; Jud ith We s te rik, Ph .D.

Workforce development: The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine strives to provide resources to support employees in both their professional development and personal development. WVSOM provides professional development funding, educational development funding for continuing education, on- and off-campus training opportunities,

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CLASS I F I E D

NON- C L ASS I F I E D

E M PLOYE E S

health and wellness programs, and a supportive “family environment” that is, and continues to be, encouraging, sympathetic, and supportive. WVSOM prides itself on its continuation of the Educational Development program and the funding that has been provided for employees to enhance their personal and professional goals. Since the initiation of this program in 2010, many employees have benefited from the $2,000 in educational dollars provided per employee. The goal of this program has always been to provide and enhance professional knowledge or skills, and to improve academic and professional credentials for each employee. Funding is provided to employees in pursuit of degrees, non-degree studies, research, presentations and other academic or professional programs that would not normally fall under funds that would be awarded for jobrelated professional development. Since its inception, WVSOM has awarded $79,395.15 in educational development to 28 employees of WVSOM, and 25 of them are still employed at the school. In addition to Educational Development funding, WVSOM has also designated professional development funds averaging $2,000 - $2,500 for faculty and administrative staff and $200 - $500 for job-related training for staff members. During Fiscal Year 2013, WVSOM provided ten on-campus training sessions to employees on a range of subject matters from Family Education Rights and Privacy Act to Standardized Patient training, to Title IX Training. Employees are appreciative of the training sessions

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One (1) employee is currently working towards a doctorate degree and has been awarded a total of $2,000.00, 7% of the total award. Seven (7) employees are currently working toward a Master’s Degree. To these employees, the Educational Development Committee awarded $14,000, 49% of the total award.

Two (2) employees are currently working toward a Bachelor’s Degree. These employees received a total of $4,000, 14% of the total award.

Three (3) employees are currently working toward an Associate’s Degree. The total amount awarded to these employees was $5,086.30, 18% of the total award. Finally, four (4) employees took Continuing Education courses that were not applied toward a degree program. These employees were awarded a total of $3,492.58, 12% of the total award.

made available to them each year. During the 2012-2013 year, the Office of Human Resources implemented a department training program to review the various topics that were relevant and important to employees and the institution. Based on feedback, employees enjoyed the one-on-one time with Human Resources and the ability to ask questions specific to their position and department.

$28,578.88 During 2013 fiscal year, WVSOM has awarded the above dollars to 17 employees for Educational Development. Fourteen of these employees were classified and three were non-classified.

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS These tables provide demographic data for each class upon matriculation, including a comparison of in-state and out-of-state students and the overall profile for each class. The institution has a mix of students that includes approximately equal numbers of male and female students, significant numbers of non-traditional students and students from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The school also has 63 first-year West Virginia students.

Demographic data for recent entering classes:

2013 2012

T O TAL APPLICANTS

4330

147

4183

4067

168

3899

TO TAL MATRICU LANTS

193

130

198

124

Male Female 25 years old and under Above 25 years old Race/Ethnicity: Minority Race/Ethnicity: White

100 (52%)

36 (57% )

64 (49% )

86 (44% )

30 (41% )

5 6 ( 4 6 %)

93 ( 48%)

27 (43% )

66 (51% )

112 (56% )

44 (59% )

6 7 ( 5 4 %)

141 (73%)

48 (76% )

93 (72% )

137 (69% )

52 (70% )

8 5 ( 6 9 %)

52 ( 27%)

15 (24% )

37 (28% )

48 (23% )

21 (25% )

2 7 ( 2 1 %)

42 ( 22%)

8 (13% )

34 (26% )

49 (25% )

7 (10% )

4 3 ( 3 5 %)

151 (78%)

55 (87% )

96 (74% )

149 (75% )

67 (90% )

8 1 ( 6 5 %)

Overall

In-State

2011

Overall

In-State

Out-of-State

2010

3 520

176

334 4

3452

153

3299

210

127

202

165

15 (41% )

78 (47% )

1 0 2 ( 4 9 %)

42 (51%)

60 ( 47% )

93 (46% )

1 0 8 ( 5 1 %)

41 (49%)

67 ( 53% )

109 (54% )

22 (59% )

87 (53% )

1 6 2 ( 7 7 %)

62 (75%)

100 (79% )

170 (84% )

30 (81% )

140 (85% )

21 (25%)

27 ( 21% )

32 (16% )

7 (19% )

25 (15% )

3 6 ( 1 7 %)

7 (8%)

29 ( 23% )

53 (26% )

3 (8% )

50 (30% )

1 7 4 ( 8 3 %)

76 (92%)

98 ( 77% )

149 (74% )

34 (92% )

115 (70% )

4 8 ( 2 3 %)

Overall

Out-ofState

In-State

Out-of-State

Overall

In-State

Out-of-State

T OT A L A PP L I CA N T S T OT A L M A T R I CU L A N T S

Female Male 25 years old and under Above 25 years old Race/Ethnicity: Minority Race/Ethnicity: White

The maps on this page illustrate the home state for all of the current students in our program. There are students from every

Home county of 2013-14 WVSOM students:

state in the country with the exception of ten states. The West Virginia map illustrates that the in-state students are from 48 of the 55 counties that make up West Virginia.

First year through fourth year

260 TOTA L S T U DEN TS F RO M W ES T V I R G I NIA

Home state of 2013-14 WVSOM students: First year through fourth year

map created 12/6/2013

817 TOTAL STUDE NTS

map created 12/6/2013 9

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT WVSOM students achieve great things outside of the classrooms and labs, despite heavy workloads. The school has a talented student body committed to serving others, one more way WVSOM lives its mission every day

Community Service Every year, WVSOM students donate a significant amount of time to service projects within Greenbrier County, the state of West Virginia and beyond. In 2013, more than 40 local organizations and agencies received service and/or funds from WVSOM student initiatives to address critical needs. These efforts empower and transform students while building bridges with local non-profit community partners dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others. WVSOM believes so strongly in service to others that it is published in Policy GA-36 as one of the school’s core values. The meaningful

PLATINUM

One student qualified for the platinum level by performing 251 hours of service.

1 WVSOM STUDENT

assistance which students provide to worthy causes – in large ways and small – advance WVSOM’s greater mission of service to the state and to its residents. The types of civic engagement activities performed each year are varied. As an example, WVSOM students

GOLD 40 WVSOM STUDENTS

The gold level recognizes students who complete more than 100 hours of volunteer service. In this category, 40 students completed a total of 5,069 hours.

build homes on behalf of Habitat for Humanity, operate fundraisers for the Family Refuge Center, collect coats for the United Way, distribute homemade baked items overseas to West Virginia soldiers serving on the front lines, and provide local education for medical issues including breast cancer, prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. We encourage students to pursue their service contributions with humility and respect, learning and growing from each opportunity to address the myriad inequalities in our society. Our goal is to develop civic leadership which WVSOM students will carry into their professional lives, deepening and nurturing connections which strengthen the fabric of our communities.

SILVER 83 WVSOM STUDENTS

The silver level recognizes students who complete between 50 and 100 hours of volunteer service. In this category, 83 students completed a total of 5,393 hours.

For the 2012-2013 academic year, first through fourth year students volunteered 13,156 hours of community service.

The following are some of the activities students were involved in during 2013: Blood pressure screenings

Day of Caring

in the outdoors and its connection to

readings to West Virginia Sate Fair attendees

community partnerships, students are able

formed at WVSOM. Erin Board founded the

every August. In 2013, a total of 2,184 people

to take part in service projects from their very

visited WVSOM’s blood pressure booth

first week on campus. An important component

throughout the week at the fair. There were also

of Orientation is the Day of Caring, an effort

108 people who had their cholesterol checked

coordinated by the Student Government

during the fair.

Association (SGA) T.O.U.C.H. Coordinator in

WVSOM students provide free blood pressure

Second-year osteopathic medical students provided the free blood pressure checks to

Because of WVSOM’s commitment to strong

cooperation with the United Way of Greenbrier Valley. In August 2013, students were able to

providing medical care with limited resources Wilderness Medicine Club because there was no organization devoted to providing more environmentally-friendly fundraisers and events. One of the goals of the club is to improve medical education in the recognition, treatment and prevention of wilderness medical emergencies, as well as to increase the exposure of wilderness

and outdoor activities to the WVSOM community.

covering a wide range of activities:

The group works closely with WVSOM’s Rural

also available. The WVSOM Center for Rural and

1. Family Refuge Center: students painted,

Health Initiative to organize events such as

Community Health (CRCH) provided educational

cleaned and organized.

material to residents about rural programs.

2. Tutoring Center Foundation: students cleaned

Students also provide free blood pressure

and organized the interior.

readings during community festivals. WVSOM’s

3. Greenbrier Episcopal School: students

Student Association of American College of

installed a fence, mowed, trimmed, cleaned and

Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) hosted a

raked.

those who stopped by the booth. Physicians and Clinical Evaluation Center staff members were

free blood pressure booth at the annual Taste of Our Towns festival in Lewisburg in October.

a Search and Rescue training day, a shadow experience with ski patrollers at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, guest speaker lectures and a variety of fundraisers.

4. Monroe Day Care Center: students painted interior walls and added mulch to the playground. 5. Monroe Health Center: students performed landscaping tasks: weeding, mulching, planting and removal of debris. 6. Habitat for Humanity: students helped build four houses in various stages of construction. 7. Literary Festival: students helped with art booths located throughout the festival venues.

Grand Affair

For anyone who ever dreamed of being James Bond, “M,” or even a Bond-girl bombshell, this

Club combines the outdoors with medicine Last year, a new club for students interested

year’s Grand Affair event offered a ticket to adventure. On Nov. 2, over 500 guests filled the 11

bunker at the Greenbrier Resort in a Casino Royale themed event filled with glamour. This year’s event raised more than $60,000 for WVSOM student scholarships through event sponsorships, a silent auction and – new this year – the raffle of a private jet getaway for six people. Exactly 100 raffle tickets were sold for $250 each and a shot at the extravagant prize which included $1,000 in fun money. “It was a grand event in every sense of the word,” said James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., WVSOM’s

Governor’s Day to Serve

In 2013, WVSOM continued its participation in Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s statewide “Day to Serve.” The SGA Vice President and the SGA T.O.U.C.H. Coordinator arranged two successful activities promoting community health and well being. Students and staff alike participated in a “Green and Glow” activity where participants armed themselves with trash and recycling bags and marched through the streets of Lewisburg collecting misplaced trash while separating

Market available for participant sampling • An obstacle course & stretching activity • Cultural awareness education with games from around the world • The power of the mind: Brain Teasers • Knot tying/ bracelet making • Bicycle safety Upon completion of each activity, participants received prizes [generously provided by the

Vice President for Administration and External

recyclables from the refuse.

Affairs. “The Grand Affair moved to a different

The second activity was a Health and Wellness

and the Rural Health Initiative], along with a

Scavenger Hunt organized by WVSOM’s Student

clue guiding them to their next “station.” After

Government Association to teach kids grades

completing the entire circuit, participants had

K-6 about health and wellness in a fun and

a final group quiz to assess what they had

interactive way. Children and parents from 70

learned. All ages had fun and learned important

participating families were split into 10 teams.

lessons about how to lead a healthier life.

area of the resort this year. The students really stepped up to the challenge and made the event work within the new space. With assistance from the Greenbrier Resort staff and Gillespie’s Flowers & Productions, the bunker was transformed into a gorgeous setting for our guests.”

Southeastern Area Health Education Center

Each team received clues directing them to a location on campus where a learning or fitness activity awaited them. Each activity was supervised by WVSOM’s oncampus clubs. Each activity took 10-15 minutes. Examples include: • Assessment of an unconscious individual/ contacting EMS/ basic CPR • A presentation by the Lewisburg Fire Dept. • Building a human, where kids assembled a skeleton, examined plastinated appendages and viewed slides of tissues • Education about hidden sugars in foods and discussion of sugar alternatives

Mini-Medical School

WVSOM students have helped residents and high school students in the community understand the osteopathic medical

• Appreciation of fruits and vegetables with

profession through “Mini-Medical School”

produce obtained from the Lewisburg Farmers’

sessions.

Participants don’t earn a medical degree or the

the summer break, students may travel to

Students have also organized dodge ball

ability to practice medicine, but they do gain

South Africa for outreach opportunities and

tournaments, volleyball games, and ultimate

valuable insights into how the body functions.

to attend classes on infectious diseases.

Frisbee. Exercise classes like Zumba and

During the course, community members learn

These experiences offer “T.O.U.C.H.” hours of

Yoga are offered by students who are certified

about the causes of common symptoms like

community service while raising awareness of

instructors. Every spring, WVSOM staff and

chest pain, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain

the living and treatment conditions which may

students come together on the parade field and

and fatigue. Systems examined may include the

be experienced during an overseas clinical

cheer their teams during the annual Student-

cardiovascular system, respiratory system and

rotation.

Faculty softball tournament.

In their third or fourth year, students may be

Service to each other

gastrointestinal system. The program includes hands-on exposure to

accepted for an overseas clinical rotation.

plastinated body organs and robotic patient

Since 2009, WVSOM students have completed

simulators. Participants explore photography

rotations in multiple areas of high need,

and diagrams of internal body systems and use

including Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cambodia,

common medical devices like stethoscopes,

Ghana, Sierra Leone, the Republic of Georgia,

endotracheal tubes and laryngoscopes.

and Zambia, to name a few.

The Mini-Med program provides important health information to participants and encourages high school students to consider

Free OMM Clinics

Each year, WVSOM students provide free

careers in health care.

osteopathic manipulation treatments (OMT)

International service

written referral from their health care provider.

to community members who have secured a

While the majority of community service hours

Under physician supervision, second-year

are performed in the state of West Virginia,

students have the opportunity to gain hands-

the interest in providing health education and

on experience with patients incorporating

health care in under-served, poverty stricken

techniques learned in their Osteopathic

countries has increased in recent years. A

Principles and Practice classes and labs.

2009 survey published in Academic Medicine

Many patients report pain relief and increased

found approximately 25 percent of U.S. medical

mobility as a result of one of the clinic’s 5-week

students graduate with international medical

courses of treatment.

experience. First and second-year students may take spring break medical delegation trips through their participation in PAX or the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA). Locations have included the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala, Haiti, India and Nicaragua. During

In addition to their service to the community, WVSOM students are committed to ensuring that their fellow students achieve academic success. The Peer Mentor Program is one example of this commitment in action. Each year, students entering their second year, who are in good standing, may volunteer to mentor new students. Candidates who are interested complete an application form that provides the students with an opportunity to reflect on their experiences as a mentee as well as why they would like to serve as a mentor. In 2013, 107 second-year students volunteered to serve as mentors for the incoming class. In that same spirit of giving and collaboration, students often arrange independent study groups for coursework achievement, as well as for COMLEX preparation.

Fitness

WVSOM students are active in the area of recreational sports and fitness, which is easy to do with the school’s Founders’ Activity Center. A sense of teamwork is exhibited in intramural football, soccer and basketball games. 13

INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS & HONORS WVSOM continues to receive national recognition for its programs. We are especially proud of being recognized as a top ten medical school in rural medicine by U.S.News & World Report. In 2013, WVSOM received continued recognition as one of the “Best Colleges

2013

in the U.S. to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

WVSOM named “Great Colleges to Work For” for third consecutive year For the third straight year, WVSOM received recognition as a great college in the U.S. to work for, according to a survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education. It is currently the only

Healthy Children’s Initiative receives Governor’s Award for Excellence President, Michael Adelman, D.O., D.P.M., J.D., and the WVSOM Healthy Children’s Initiative received the 2013 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Rural Health during the West Virginia Rural Health Conference Annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon.

WVSOM recognized by U.S.News and World Report for 15th year

institution in W. Va. with this honor. The school

U.S.News and World Report “Best Graduate

• Respect and appreciation

Schools 2014” annual publication ranked the institution No. 9 in rural medicine and No.

received recognition in five categories: • P rofessional/career-development programs • Teaching environment • Compensation and benefits • F acilities, workspaces and security

13 in family medicine. Medical school deans and senior faculty from across the country rate the educational programs and determine specialty rankings. Results are calculated from a survey of 149 accredited M.D. and D.O. medical schools. In addition, WVSOM was third in the nation for percentage of medical school graduates entering primary care specialties. The percentage was based on an average of 2010, 2011 and 2012 data.

CEC receives accreditation In August 2013, WVSOM’s Clinical Evaluation Center received accreditation in the area of teaching/education by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). It is the only center in the state accredited by the SSH and one of only 33 worldwide.

IDENTITY CAMPAIGN WVSOM is dedicated to serve, first and foremost, the state

WVSOM is No. 1 in Rural Primary Care. This is not a

of West Virginia and the special health care needs of its

“ranking.” This is the reality. WVSOM is No. 1 in providing

residents, emphasizing primary care in rural areas.

primary care physicians who practice in rural areas. This is

WVSOM is No. 1 in Rural Primary Care. It is the stated

true for West Virginia. This is true for Appalachia. This is true

mission of the institution and it is being lived every day by WVSOM graduates serving where they are needed the most.

for the entire United States of America. WVSOM is No. 1 in Rural Primary Care. In 2013, this message was pulled forward more visibly within print and online materials to better align the perception with the reality. One of the most important channels of branding communication in the past year has been the WVSOM Magazine distributed to faculty, staff, students, alumni, members of the board of governors, hospital affiliates, state senators and delegates and numerous friends of the school both within and beyond our state borders. The goal of the publication is to showcase the multiple dimensions of WVSOM – addressing issues of importance to our readers and recognizing the valuable work WVSOM faculty, staff, students and alumni are doing in all corners of the globe. In 2013, feature stories brought attention to challenges and solutions in rural medicine and how international clinical rotations influence a physician’s decision to pursue a primary care career, often in areas of high need. Sadly, the 2013 year also marked the passing of WVSOM’s beloved first president, Roland P. Sharp, D.O. A summer 2013 magazine tribute, along with extensive coverage of Dr. Sharp’s life in West Virginia media, brought renewed attention to osteopathic medicine education and to the vision and values that shaped this institution. Advertising messages in statewide publications continued to advance the identity campaign which launched in 2012. The campaign takes multiple forms and operates within a variety of communication channels. Whether working to boost attendance at Open House events or to share WVSOM’s vision and values with a new audience, each advertisement is designed to reflect the school’s core values and unique value proposition – WVSOM is No. 1 in Rural Primary Care.

ACADEMICS In August 2012, WVSOM implemented a new Patient Presentation Curriculum for first-year students (Class of 2016). Based on adult learning methods and new methodologies in teaching, the restructured curriculum took years of research and development and continues to undergo stringent review and enhancement. In August 2013, the curriculum was adopted by both first- and second-year students. WVSOMâ€™s Patient Presentation Curriculum

WVSOMâ€™s mission

(PPC) is based on the most common ways

of training primary

that patients present to a physician. The

care physicians

Year 1 curriculum begins with a foundation

for rural medical

course to provide basic mechanisms needed

practice, including a

to understand the subsequent patient

focus on the special

presentations and treatments. This is followed

health care needs

by presentations organized by organ systems.

of West Virginia.

Early clinical experiences are emphasized from the beginning of instruction through the Clinical Skills, Osteopathic Principles and Practice, and Early Clinical Skills courses.

of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) Comprehensive Osteopathic Medicine

monitoring of the quality of the educational experience.

Self-Assessment Exams (COMSAE) and

During the fourth year, students are required

The PPC integrates large- and small-group

Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical

to complete eight weeks each in internal

delivery methods with traditional lectures

Achievement Test (COMAT) exams are used in

medicine, surgery and family medicine, as

and labs. Interactive team-based learning is

the second and third years to assess student

well as four weeks of pediatrics. Additionally,

complemented with learning experiences which

performance.

students have the opportunity to choose

incorporate standardized patients, robotic patient simulators and education in electronic medical records.

The COMSAE is a self-assessment exam for students to utilize as they prepare for COMLEX Level 1 in their second year and for COMLEX

Year 2 of the Patient Presentation Curriculum

Level 2 CE in the third year. COMAT is utilized

continues the presentation of basic clinical

for the third year assessment in seven core

science and biomedical science foundations

disciplines that all WVSOM students complete

needed for the diagnosis and treatment of

during their third year of medical training.

disease. Second-year presentations become progressively more complex and incorporate previous presentations to form a spiral curriculum that reinforces and builds on previous learning. Multisystem presentations are introduced. Students continue to develop clinical and osteopathic skills in lab courses. Seven osteopathic competencies plus clinical reasoning skills are incorporated throughout the program. In both the first and second years, all students receive instruction important to 16

National Board

In 2013, third-year students were based at one of the 18 base hospital sites in WVSOMâ€™s Statewide Campus system where they fulfilled the majority of their core clinical rotations. An additional 33 affiliated hospitals participate in the training of third-year students. The Statewide Campus system allows for education days to be standardized for participating students. Computerized case studies assist in the delivery of didactic material. End-of-rotation exams and preceptor evaluations allow for

electives in areas that fulfill their individual needs and interests. Students must complete 10 weeks of electives. The fourth year may be done at either their statewide campus site or at an approved site of their choosing or a combination of both.

Rural Health Initiative The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission awarded a $618,094 grant to WVSOM for its Rural Health Initiative, RHI accomplishments in 2013 included: •

Achieved a total of 44 WVSOM students participating in the program

• Exposed RHI students to mining, oil & gas industries and threat preparedness • Conducted RHI pipeline activities for high school and undergraduate students to introduce them to rural medicine opportunities •

WVSOM students completed 1,689 rural rotations in 2013

• Piloted the new WVSOM RHI Green Coat Program at Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) with two students from University of Charleston. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be majoring in a health-related field • WVSOM RHI Mentorship Program includes 16 rural physicians who encourage RHI students to participate in rotations that will enhance rural primary care, reinforce student interest in rural primary care practice and demonstrate the quality of life in a rural community • Two RHI Graduates from the Class of 2013 received a sign-on incentive for acceptance into Access Health Teaching Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program in Beckley, WV (Raleigh County) • Hosted the 2nd Annual RHI Rural Practice Day with 111 WVSOM students plus spouses/significant others, faculty/employees, guests and speakers.

RESEARCH AND GRANTS A revival of research productivity is occurring at WVSOM. We are proud of the activities of our faculty and students to serve others through scientific investigation. This is one way we are living WVSOMâ€™s mission to advance knowledge through academic, clinical and basic science research. This section provides an overview of research highlights in 2013.

Faculty in research In 2013, WVSOM faculty published eight peer-reviewed articles and made 21 invited speaker or peer-reviewed poster presentations. Three new faculty members were hired into the Department of Biomedical Sciences, each bringing with them research expertise. The new research faculty includes Rebecca Kelso, Ph.D. (anatomy), Andrew Thompson, Ph.D. (anatomy), and Predrag Krajacic, M.D. (neuroscience)

Intramural funding remains available for support of research conducted by WVSOM faculty. During the academic year, six intramural grants were awarded to faculty for a total of $22,265.09. In addition, the institution continues to strengthen research infrastructure through the purchase of shared equipment. This type of support is critical for the continued growth of research at WVSOM.

grant income directly related to educational/

Additional research highlights

program enhancement and to community and

The 2012-2013 academic year saw the awarding

The academic year 2012-2013 yielded 10 continuing awards and 11 new awards. WVSOM

statewide outreach programs accounted for 82.6% of new and continuing awards. External support for biomedical laboratory research accounted for 18.4% of the total amount of funding from continuing and new awards.

Institutional support for research

of the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (WVCTSI) Institutional Development Award (IDeA). This was the first full year of involvement of WVSOM as a primary partner in the multi-institutional consortium

meant to enable scientists in West Virginia to become more competitive for NIH and other biomedical research funding opportunities and to establish research partnerships among professional colleagues at West Virginia University, Indiana University and the University of Kentucky. The Associate Dean for Affiliated and Sponsored Programs served on the Operations Committee (primary leadership committee), the Clinical Research Education, Mentoring & Career Development Program, and the Ethics, Regulatory Knowledge & Support Program.

Students in research

On Campus Activities: Year 1 and Year 2 WVSOM sponsors annual campus events which recognize the research efforts of students and faculty. On May 6, 2013, WVSOM hosted the Dr. Karen M. Steele, Professor Emerita 2013 Student Research Forum. Special guest speaker John Kopchick, Ph.D., Goll-Ohio Eminent Scholar & Professor of Molecular Biology, presented on “Growth Hormone (GH), GH Receptor Antagonists, and GH Receptor Knock-outs; of Mice and Men/Women.”

WVSOM, Sigma XI host science fair

Two student posters were spotlighted during this forum: Cystathionine Beta-Synthase Expression and Ovarian

In May 2013, the West Virginia School of

Regulation of Homocysteine in the Rat. Steven Alsobrook, OMS II; Michelle Vanoy-Warner and

Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) partnered

Sorci, OMS II; Christopher Williams, OMS II; Bethany

Third-year student wins second place at national poster competition

Hampton. Faculty Mentor: Judith A. Maloney Ph.D.

Ryan Kahl, OMS III, earned second

Christina Sparks. Faculty Mentor: Carolyn Komar, Ph.D. Preventing Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Cardiac Myocytes Using Ranolazine and DCHC. Steven

On September 19, 2013, the Dr. Judith Westerik, Professor Emerita Faculty/Student Research Showcase was held. Students delivered 13 research poster and/or oral presentations during the event, with a total of 16 WVSOM students participating. More than

place in the Research Abstracts and Poster Session during the annual AOA Osteopathic Medical Conference and Exposition (OMED) that took place Sept. 30-Oct. 4 in Las Vegas.

145 people turned out to listen to the talks, which

Kahl’s poster was “A Multidisciplinary

provided students with the opportunity to explain their

Approach to Characterizing Cardiac

research and answer questions.

Function in Aging BALB/c Mice.” His

Cameron Meyer and Timothy Bikman, both secondyear students, received the People’s Choice award for their poster “Appalachian Misconceptions about the Relationships Between Health and Health Behaviors.” Faculty mentors for the research project were Wayne Miller, Ph.D., and Brian Griffith, Ph.D.

research was conducted with the help of Mildred Mattox, B.S., Bethany Hampton,

with the Greenbrier Valley Chapter of Sigma Xi to host the first-ever Southern West Virginia Regional Middle School Science Fair. The regional science fair invited students from Greenbrier, Monroe and Pocahontas counties to participate. All first, second and third place school or county winners were invited to attend, and up to 20 students per county were accommodated at the fair. The science fair included workshops for students with themes centered on forensic science, microbiology, robotics and nutrition. Award winners were announced in both Experimental and Non-Experimental categories.

B.S., Michelle Vanoy-Warner, B.S., and

As a result of their efforts, the local Sigma

faculty mentors Judy Maloney, Ph.D., and

Xi chapter received a 2012 Program of

Brian Griffith, Ph.D.

Excellence Award for their contribution to

A total of 11 WVSOM students showcased their research projects during the conference. Judges for the poster session are volunteers from colleges of osteopathic medicine. The students had 5-7 minutes to present their poster and answer judges’ questions.

science education. WVSOM is one of only two osteopathic medical schools in the country affiliated with Sigma Xi, an international, multidisciplinary research society whose programs and activities promote the health of scientific enterprise and honor scientific achievement.

Both events were co-sponsored by WVSOM and the Office of Affiliated & Sponsored Programs, along with the Greenbrier Valley Chapter of Sigma Xi and Mountain State OPTI. 19

Extramural funding Continuing Awards K. BRIDGES

WVSOM continues to be a proud primary partner with West Virginia University, WVU’s Health Science Center, WVU Healthcare, West Virginia

P. CRAWFORD

United Health System, and the Charleston Area Medical Center as part of the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute

H. CLEMENTS-JEWERY

(WVCTSI). WVSOM remains a strong contributor to the goals of the WVCTSI through the programs and initiatives of the WVSOM Center for Rural

HASSEN/MILLER

and Community Health (CRCH). The CRCH outreach programs fit appropriately with the role of translational research that is aimed at enhancing the adoption of best practices in the

R. FOGLE/ E. THOMAS

community and evaluating the cost-effectiveness of prevention and treatment strategies. The grant funds WVSOM will realize through this initiative

A. HASSEN

will exceed $1 million over the 5-year grant cycle.

Central Appalachian Consortium

WVSOM is honored to be a part of the Central Appalachian Consortium of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (CACCOM) that was organized in 2013. The mission of the Central

M. MODRZAKOWSKI/ A. HASSEN/L. PENCE

C. BOISVERT

outcomes, especially for vulnerable populations, R. MORROW

innovative strategies that measurably improve the health status within the region, through clinical research and medical education”. A Faculty Research Workgroup comprised of members from each of the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine is in the process of developing a shared strategy that will achieve the

A. HASSEN

desired outcomes of the Consortium. Substantial financial support for the Consortium is pledged by the Ohio Heritage Foundation. WVSOM is proud to enter into this collaboration with Edward

J. MORRIS-WIMAN

Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM), and Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMUDCOM), and Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM).

$50,000 $308,000 $265,000 $10,000 $60,000 $945,375

American Chemical Society

National Health Service Corps

American Heart Association

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Geriatrics

WV Insurance Commission

Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI)

New Awards

Appalachian Consortium is “to improve health through collaboration and implementation of

$3,000

S. SHULER

$15,000

HEPC-WV Community Voices, Inc.

$7,000

HEPT/CTCS

$5,707

HHS-Office of Women’s Health

$30,000 $118,818 $30,000

WV Geologic & Economic Survey

DHHS-NIH

WV Geologic & Economic Survey

TOTAL EXTRAMURAL FUNDING: $1,847,900

Additional donations and funds Donations

$25,000 $559,050 $30,000 $39,072 $30,000 $30,000 $25,000 $100,000

Additional Funds Brickstreet Foundation

Capital Campaign

Charleston Area Medical Center

Five for Five Campaign

Greenbrier Classic

$153,831 $74,414 $618,094 $423,696

AHEC

Residency Funds

Rural Health Initiative

WV State Allocation to Base

TOTAL ADDITIONAL FUNDING: $2,108,157

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

West Virginia Mutual Insurance Company WV State Healthy Childrenâ€™s Initiative

TOTAL GRANTS AND DONATIONS: $3,956,057

WVSOM CENTER FOR RURAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH As stated in WVSOM’s mission, “WVSOM is dedicated to serve, first and foremost, the state of West Virginia and the special health care needs of its residents.” The WVSOM Center for Rural and Community Health (CRCH) is one of the institution’s strategies to meet our mission to serve West Virginia. The center has had significant growth since its inception in 2011.

Community Health Education Resource Person (CHERP) program:

he Mission of the WVSOM Center for

Rural and Community Health is to improve health care, lifestyle and chronic disease

The CRCH has solicited input from primary

management among individuals and

care providers in order to promote integration

families throughout rural West Virginia

of the community health workers into clinical

through translational research, education

and community health care. Revisions

and outreach programs focused on social

to the training program are ongoing. The

factors, environment and behavior. The staff

goal is to create a strong collaborative

includes the Administrative Director, Dr. Arnold

relationship between providers, patients and

Hassen; the Programs Director, Dr. Wayne

the community health workers. Community

Miller; Community Health Educator, Haylee

Transformation Grant (CTG) supported training

Heinsberg; and Administrative Assistant,

continues. Assessment of the educational

Joyce Martin. Grant-funded personnel include Community Health Educator, Terri Pyne, M.Ed. (CTG); CTSI Outreach Coordinator, Kim Estep (WVCTSI); and CTSI Research Coordinator, Dr. Jill Cochran (WVCTSI). Many of the programs active in 2012 have continued in 2013. Additional funding requests have also been submitted. A brief summary of CRCH activities follows.

Health Index Score and Health Enhancement Responses (HIS & HER) campaign:

Health assessment scorecards are distributed throughout the Greenbrier Valley to help community members evaluate their health status and determine where and how to seek help for specific issues. CRHC staff members are assessing the impact of this program.

aspects of the training is complete. Excellent rankings and demographics have been received for training, training materials, training methods, and testing. Anecdotal evidence shows that CHERPs are making a significant impact in their communities and with many less healthy individuals. A more definitive evaluation of the community health impact of CHERPs in community health will be conducted in 2014.

WV Health Benefits Exchange, Office of the WV Insurance Commission:

Translational Science Award (CTSA). WVSOM,

education and quality measures to facilitate

West Virginia University (WVU) and Charleston

CRCH developed recommendations for consumer health care provider selection. The project was continued into 2013 with an analysis of the types of health care data captured in WV databases. A report was submitted to the Insurance

through the CRCH and the WVSOM Office of Affiliated and Sponsored Programs, is a collaborating partner of this initiative, along with Area Medical Center (CAMC). One objective of the initiative is to become an academic catalyst for clinical and translational research that targets cancer, cardiovascular-stroke, and obesity

Commission.

related diseases. Related CRCH activities include

WV Geologic and Economic Survey Broadband Expansion Support:

Greenbrier County Health Alliance, support of

An interactive mapping application for Greenbrier County has been completed and is being tested. This resource is designed to facilitate health care

community outreach and development of the clinical research in Lewisburg’s Robert C. Byrd Clinic and support of Jill Cochran, Ph.D., RN-BC,

Community Outreach:

The CRCH participates in health fairs, conducts

FNP, Research Coordinator, as well as faculty

CME and community education programs,

development activities.

supports student activities and community health improvement initiatives.

and economic planning.

WV Clinical and Translational Science Institute IDeA program: The goal of the West Virginia Clinical and

Translation Science Institute’s (WVCTSI) IDeA CTR proposal is to expand the state’s infrastructure for, and practice of, clinical and translational research to a level competitive for a Clinical and

GME/MSOPTI The WVSOM Graduate Medical Education (GME) department and Mountain State OPTI (MSOPTI) were engaged in numerous efforts in support of GME in 2013. We are proud that the number and quality of graduate medical education programs continues to improve and make WVSOM a strong contributor to patient care throughout West Virginia.

The summary below references the department’s most significant projects and activities during the academic year: • The AOA recently approved a NeuroMusculoskeletal Medicine

Southeastern Area Health Education Center (SE-AHEC), which falls

Residency and NeuroMusculoskeletal Medicine + 1 Residency

under MSOPTI for (grant) administration, continues to collaborate

at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center which will function in

and co-sponsor faculty development and CME programs with

combination with its Family Medicine Residency.

MSOPTI. The 2013 programs are listed below. Additionally, SE-

• Multiple activities associated with new Graduate Medical Education opportunities have been underway with institutions across West Virginia and in Maryland. • Attended at the SOMA convention as well as numerous

AHEC plays a key role in networking with academic and health professions communities to address the health needs of rural and underserved areas. The sponsorship of inter-professional teams which develop community-focused, public health interventions, as well as the coordination and support of health careers recruitment

Hospital Days and Residency Fairs to create national

programs for K-16 students, and geriatric-focused initiatives, have

awareness of educational opportunities within the MSOPTI

proven to be exceptional educational experiences for students,

partner institutions.

residents and health professionals.

• Hosted annual MSOPTI House Staff Day where trainees across

MSOPTI programs reunite for a day of educational activities. • Implemented a pre-review process for program accreditation

Prevention Primary Care Seminar and Clinical Skills Lab

visits. • Developed new Electronic Residency Application Service and Visiting Student Application Service brochures with timelines

o Childhood Obesity and Diabetes: Assessment, Treatment & o Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Primary Care Seminar and Clinical Skills Lab

o Caregiver Universities

o MRSA Rural Health CME

o Medication and Substance Misuse among Older Adults Primary Care Seminar

Location of Mountain State Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institutions.

Specialty (MSOPTI participants)

There are currently 153 D.O.s in MSOPTI

EMERGEN C Y MEDICINE

3 2 (20.9% )

FAMILY PRACTICE

5 5 (35.9% )

as well as graduates from other osteopathic

0 (N/A)

medical colleges around the nation. There

3 0 (24.8% )

are 103 (69.7%) D.O.s currently in either

4 (2.6% )

MSOPTI primary care residencies (family

GERIATRIC S ( FELLO WSHIP) IN TERN AL MEDICINE I NT ER N A L MEDIC IN E AN D EMERGEN C Y MEDICINE N EU RO MU SC U LO SKELETAL MEDICINE

0 (N/A)

NEU RO MU SC U LO SKELETAL MEDIC INE + 1

0 (N/A)

PEDIATRICS

5 (3.2% )

T R A DI T I O NA L ROTATIN G O STEO PATHIC IN TERNSHIP

9 (5.8% )

U RO LO GIC AL SURGE RY

programs. These include WVSOM graduates

practice, geriatrics, internal medicine, pediatrics) or a traditional rotating osteopathic internship.

1 0 (6.5% )

Total 145

GRADUATE DEMOGRAPHICS

There are 2,167 WVSOM graduates from the classes 1978-2010 practicing medicine throughout the country. A large percentage

W VS OM GR A DUATES

of these graduates are primary care physicians (70%) and many

1978-2010

practice in rural areas (34%). For those graduates who practice medicine in West Virginia (33%), 78% of them are primary care physicians and 50% practice in rural areas of the state. Definitions of primary care and rural vs. non-rural areas are

Still in residency or not in practice In practice

provided below.

156 ( 6 %) 2,0 11 ( 9 4 %)

Classes of 1978-2010* Rural and urban areas outside West Virginia are determined by RUCA (Rural-Urban Commuting Area) codes. A zip code is considered â€œurbanâ€? if at least 30% of its residents commute to an urbanized area of 50,000 people or more. Primary care specialties include general practice, family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN and internal medicine/pediatrics.

Primary care Non-primary care Urban care Rural care T OT AL

515 (78% )

886 (65% )

1 ,4 0 1 (7 0 % )

142 (22% )

468 (35% )

6 1 0 (3 0 % )

326 (50% )

997 (74% )

1 ,3 2 3 (6 6 % )

331 (50% )

357 (26% )

6 8 8 (3 4 % )

657 ( 33% )

1, 354 ( 67% )

2 ,0 1 1

In-State

Out-ofState

Overall

*The class of 2010 represents the latest class whose members were already in practice. The members of the classes of 2011-13 are in the process of completing residency programs.

In 2012, Academic Medicine named WVSOM the No. 1 medical school (D.O. or M.D.) in the country for producing

Location of grads in West Virginia 1978-2010* RURAL MEDICINE

physicians who practice in rural areas of Appalachia. The maps on this page show you why. WVSOM graduates practice medicine in rural areas all over the country but especially in Appalachia.

Rural West Virginia is defined by the WV HEPC as any area outside Beckley, Charleston, South Charleston, Dunbar, Nitro, Institute, Clarksburg, Fairmont, Huntington, Barboursville, Hurricane, Martinsburg, Morgantown, Star City, Westover, Parkersburg, Vienna, Weirton and Wheeling.

Location of all WVSOM grads 1978-2010* RURAL MEDICINE

331 TOTA L G R A DUATES I N W ES T V I R G I NIA

Rural is defined by the Rural-Urban Communting Area (RUCA) code. A zip code is considered â€œruralâ€? if fewer than 30% of its residents commute to an urbanized area of 50,000 people or more.

map created 12/4/2013

WY NV

UT KS

688 TOTAL GRADUATE S

map created 12/4/2013 27

WVSOM is a national leader in primary care. The maps on this page illustrate WVSOM primary care physicians located in 43 of 50 states nationwide. In West Virginia, only

Location of grads in West Virginia 1978-2010* PRIMARY CARE

nine counties do not have a WVSOM graduate practicing primary care medicine.

Primary care includes general practice, family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN and internal medicine/pediatrics

Location of all WVSOM grads 1978-2010* PRIMARY CARE

515 TOTA L G R A DUATES I N W ES T V I R G I NIA

1,401

map created 12/4/2013

TOTAL GRADUATE S

map created 12/4/2013 ND

ID WY

IA UT

These maps show the total distribution of WVSOM graduates for all specialties throughout the United States and West Virginia by county and state, respectively.

Location of grads in West Virginia 1978-2010* ALL SPECIALTIES

Location of all WVSOM grads 1978-2010* ALL SPECIALTIES

657 TOTA L G R A DUAT ES IN W E S T V I R G I N I A

2,011

map created 12/4/2013

TOTAL GRADUATE S

map created 12/4/2013

WY UT

FINANCE The following is an overview of the financial condition of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine as

I. Statement of net assets

of June 30, 2013.

The statement of net assets presents the assets, liabilities and net assets of WVSOM as of the end of the fiscal year. The statement of net assets show the amount of assets available to continue the operations of WVSOM along with what is owed to vendors, employees and lending institutions.

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is proud to present its financial statements for fiscal year 2013, with fiscal year 2012 and 2011 data presented for comparative purposes. The emphasis of discussions about these statements will be on current year data. There are two financial statements presented: the statement of net assets; and the statement of revenues, expenses and changes in net assets. This discussion and analysis of WVSOM’s financial statements provides an overview of its financial activities for the year.

The following statement shows the growth of the net assets during the last three years: Net Assets

Years ended June 30 (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)

As the data shows, WVSOM’s financial

2013 2012 2011 Assets

during this period. Total assets grew from $125M to $127M over the previous year

Current assets

72,606

68,123

58,481

while total liabilities

Capital assets

54,523

57,030

50,674

decreased by $6.9K

TO T AL A S S ET S , N ET

1 2 7 ,1 2 9

1 2 5 ,1 5 3

1 0 9 ,1 5 5

Liabilities

due to the completion of construction projects resulting

Current liabilities Non-current liabilities

5,215 8,314

7,858

6,033

TO T A L L IA B IL IT IES

1 3 ,5 2 9

2 0 ,4 5 9

1 6 ,0 5 1

12,601

10,018

in a $8.9M increase in net assets. The ratio of current

Net Assets

position improved

assets to current

Invested in capital assets

54,523

52,022

45,591

Restricted – expendable

7,651

7,851

7,089

Restricted – nonexpendable

Unrestricted

51,380

44,775

40,378

TO T AL N ET AS S ET S

$ 1 1 3 ,6 0 0

$ 1 0 4 ,6 9 4

$ 9 3 ,1 0 4

liabilities improved for fiscal year 2013 to 12.9:1 from its 2012 ratio of 5.4:1.

The following are the sources of revenue for WVSOM:

72.20%

II. Statement of revenues, expenses and changes in net assets (SRECNA) The purpose of the SRECNA is to

Student tuition and fees

present the revenues earned, both operating and non-operating, and the expenses incurred, operating and non-operating, and any other revenues, expenses, gains and losses earned or incurred by WVSOM. Revenues for which goods and services are not provided are reported as non-operating revenues. For example, state appropriations are non-operating revenues because they are provided

State appropriations

by the legislature to WVSOM without

20.06%

the legislature directly receiving commensurate goods and services for those revenues.

7.74%

7.74% includes: Bond funds

0.26%

Auxiliary revenue

1.05%

Contracts and grants

3.61%

Interest on student loans receivables

0.27%

Investment income

0.21%

Other

Statement of revenues, expenses and changes in net assets Years ended June 30

(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLAR S )

2.34%

2013 2012 2011 Operating revenues

35,010

33,978

34,767

Operating expenses

35,125

34,240

32,911

OPERA T IN G IN C OM E

(1 1 5 )

(2 6 2 )

1 ,8 5 6

Non-Operating revenues - net

8,905

11,590

8,552

Increase in net assets

8,906

11,590

10,409

Net assets

104,694

93,104

82,695

$ 1 0 4 ,6 9 4

$ 9 3 ,1 0 4

beginning of year

Cumulative effect of adoption of accounting principle

N ET A S S ET S , EN D OF YEA R

$ 1 1 3 ,6 0 0

The following shows the uses of the operating expenses during 2012-13:

62.73%

9.58% includes:

Salaries, wages and benefits*

Depreciation

* The salaries and wages and employee

Loan cancellations and write-offs

Utilities

benefits categories decreased by

Fees assessed by commission for operations

$136K due to a reduction in OPEB costs and made up approximately 63% of the operating expenses of WVSOM. Classified staff salary scheduled continues to be fully funded. other 27.69% and services Supplies

9.58% other*

Total operating expenses for fiscal year 2013 increased by approximately $1.3 million. The increase was primarily due to the costs associated with increases in general operating expenses.

HEALTHY CHILDREN’S INITIATIVE

Since its launch in 2012, WVSOM’s Healthy

Broadcasting, West Virginia Mutual Insurance

with supporting materials distributed to West

Children’s Initiative and Abracadabra television

Company, Charleston Area Medical Center

Virginia school teachers, librarians and other

series have served as a springboard for greater

and CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital to

educators who may incorporate the show’s

visibility of the school and engagement with

support new programming. The show continued

messages into their classroom instruction. In

health issues of importance to West Virginians.

to receive endorsement from the West Virginia

collaboration with WV Public Broadcasting,

Department of Education and the West Virginia

new elementary curriculum modules are in

Department of Education and the Arts.

development to encourage improved retention of

In recognition of the show’s positive impact, the school’s Healthy Children’s Initiative was

health messages.

recognized with the 2013 Governor’s Award

WVSOM’s Healthy Children’s Initiative is

for Excellence in Rural Health during the West

composed of four elements – television, online

“As I travel around the state to meet with

Virginia Rural Health Conference Annual Awards

activities, live events and publications. Thirteen

government and education leaders, alumni,

and Recognition Luncheon.

new episodes of Abracadabra achieved strong

donors and friends of the school, I find an

ratings in their second season, elevating

enhanced awareness of who WVSOM is as

conversations about children’s health and

an institution and what we stand for in terms

nutrition among influential viewers. Special

of medical education, rural care and patient

guests who participated in show production

health. This is important to the advancement of

for season three included West Virginia’s First

our mission,” said Adelman. “Whether it is the

Lady Joanne Tomblin, president of Southern

compassion and commitment demonstrated

West Virginia Community and Technical College;

by our students in their community service

Gayle C. Manchin, president of the WV Board of

projects, the work of WVSOM’s Healthy

Education; and Gregory A. Burton, president and

Children’s Initiative to improve health outcomes

CEO of Brickstreet Insurance.

for a new generation of West Virginians, or the

The Governor’s Award for Excellence is presented to an individual or organization in recognition of exceptionally meritorious contributions to the improvement of health for rural West Virginians. It honors creative work of particular effectiveness in applying knowledge or innovation to the betterment of community health. New sponsors of the Healthy Children’s Initiative came on board in 2013, just in time for the recording of its third season. Brickstreet Insurance and Highmark West Virginia Blue Cross Blue Shield joined West Virginia Public

New outreach efforts into schools and non-profit agencies around the state allowed WVSOM to further connect with young audiences on issues of health and wellness. Educational

impact our student doctors and graduates are having in their day-to-day care of others, WVSOM stands out as an institution passionate about service.”

concepts have been developed to address childhood health, science and other themes 33

ACCREDITATION The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

COCA Accreditation

undergoes continuous evaluation as a result

the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of

higher accreditation standards. Accreditation

WVSOM‘s osteopathic medical program is fully accredited by

of increasing focus on meeting and exceeding

the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). COCA is the only

has significant impact on the institution and its

agency which is recognized by the United States Department of

programs, and is an outward sign of quality that is

Education (USDE) for accrediting institutions that confer the Doctor

expected by our students, applicants and the public.

of Osteopathic Medicine degree in the U.S. WVSOM has been fully accredited by the AOA since graduating its first class in 1978. The institution’s last AOA COCA site visit was in November 2008 and resulted in full continuing accreditation, with the next site visit due in seven years (the longest period granted).

Standard Six:

Curriculum

COCA. In 2013, the institution was required to submit a mid-cycle

Standard Seven:

Research and Scholarly Activities

report with a focus on specific accreditation standards. Furthermore,

Standard Eight:

Graduate Medical Education Outcomes

Each year WVSOM submits annual and supplemental reports to

any “substantive curricular changes” must be approved by COCA and a progress report for the first four years after the change is required.

In 2014, WVSOM will begin its self study for continuing accreditation

In October 2011, WVSOM received COCA approval on the substantive

by COCA. The COCA self study prepares the institution for an

change of its curriculum to the new Patient Presentation Curriculum.

accreditation site visit in 2016.

The first required progress report was submitted in July 2013 and was accepted by COCA at its September 2013 meeting. The second progress report will be submitted in June 2014. All required reports to COCA have been accepted without any deficiencies noted. COCA continues to revise and update their accreditation standards for colleges of osteopathic medicine (COM). Some recent changes include increased requirements for the credentials of COM leadership positions and more accountability regarding COM faculty conducting research and scholarly activity. A new COCA standard was adopted in 2013 which is entirely focused on graduate medical education (GME). Standard Eight makes the COMs more accountable for the success of their graduates entering U.S. accredited residency programs. The current COCA standards for accreditation are:

Standard One:

Mission, Goals and Objectives

Standard Two:

Governance, Administration and Finance

Standard Three:

Facilities, Equipment and Resources

Standard Four:

Faculty

Standard Five:

Students

HLC Accreditation

WVSOM is voluntarily pursuing regional institutional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). HLC is the largest accreditation agency in the U.S. and is responsible for accrediting the majority of colleges and universities in 19 states, including West Virginia, as authorized by the U.S. Department of Education. As a sole purpose institution offering only one educational program, and being fully accredited by COCA, WVSOM is not required to be regionally accredited. WVSOM’s leadership and the Board of Governors chose to seek HLC accreditation as part of the school’s commitment to continuing quality improvement. In 2010, WVSOM submitted its application for accreditation with the HLC. The institution prepared a self study in 2011 and had an initial candidacy site visit in March 2012. In November 2012, the HLC Board of Trustees voted to grant WVSOM the status of candidate for accreditation. The institution prepared another self study in 2013 in preparation for an April 2014 site visit for initial accreditation.

New accreditation criteria were adopted by the HLC in 2013 which

In addition to meeting HLC’s accreditation standards, WVSOM must

focus on five key areas of an institution:

meet other requirements including:

Criterion One:

• A ssumed Practices: practices that are common to all higher

Mission

Criterion Two: Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct Criterion Three: Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources and Support Criterion Four: Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement Criterion Five: Resources, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

education institutions • E ligibility Requirements: requirements mandated for institutions seeking HLC accreditation • F ederal Compliance Requirements: requirements required by all higher education institutions Meeting all the criteria and requirements for accreditation by HLC will be another indicator of quality for WVSOM. The self study process is a way for the institution to improve through self reflection. Areas that have improved as a result of the HLC self study process include the revision and development of new institutional policies, and the creation of feedback mechanisms to monitor and assess student learning and institutional effectiveness. Finally, HLC accreditation will provide the institution with the option to develop new programs as determined by future needs.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s first ever capital campaign launched in 2012 during the school’s 40th Anniversary celebration.

Last year, WVSOM president, Michael Adelman,

and second floors along with a rooftop terrace.

Student Center have received commitments,

D.O., D.P.M., J.D., introduced the school’s

It will house a café and a 1,000-seat meeting

including the clock tower, which received a

Capital Campaign. For the first time in the 40-

hall that can be divided into smaller rooms.

$250,000 commitment from WVSOM’s Alumni

year history of the school, alumni and friends

There will be open space, as well as small, quiet

Association.

could have their names on spaces within the

areas, full of natural light designed to provide

WVSOM campus. With the expansion of the

students with an enhanced study environment.

Clinical Evaluation Center and the construction of a new state-of-the-art Student Center, it became possible to designate the “Hunter” Lab or the “Rubin” Lounge.

student union or student activity center. These

more than brick and mortar structures,” said

structures provide an important function as

Adelman. “They are the breeding ground for

the central gathering place on campus, and

future accomplishment.”

contains 19,000 square feet of space. The

Adelman. “WVSOM’s new Student Center

expansion will add more than 17,000 square

will be an important resource for students,

feet of space and include a robotic birthing

providing services and amenities and, more

center, a robotic emergency simulation lab, six

importantly, complementing the academic

new robot simulation labs, a new simulation

experience through a variety of social, cultural

control room, nursing offices and meeting

and educational programming.”

As the nation’s healthcare landscape undergoes major transitions in the 21st century, growing even more complex and interconnected, WVSOM plans to be there – preparing our graduates to serve patients with the utmost in scientific knowledge coupled with compassion. The school appreciates the

As of this publication, approximately $1.2

support of the many friends and stakeholders

Million has been pledged to the Capital

who share the school’s vision for how we can be

The new Student Center will become the focal

Campaign to help ensure WVSOM’s future

better, stronger and more responsive to future

point of the campus. Graced with a soaring

success. More than 38 spaces have been

generations of osteopathic physicians.

clock tower, the center will feature both open and covered decks on the first 36

Center and the new Student Center – these are

are at the heart of student life” said President

2013 and is expect to be completed by 2015.

enhancements for the Clinical Evaluation

“Most college campuses contain a central

Currently, the Clinical Evaluation Center (CEC)

space. Work began on this project in the fall of

“The new facilities being constructed – the

reserved in the CEC and first deposits received for that project. Eleven spaces within the new

Clinical Evaluation Center Currently, the Clinical Evaluation Center contains 19,000 square feet of space. It houses 24 standardized patient labs, six robot simulation labs, six ACLS labs, medium and large classrooms, and a variety of smaller conference rooms and offices. The new expansion will add more than 17,000 square feet of space and include a robotic birthing center, a robotic emergency simulation lab, six new robot simulation labs, a new simulation control room, nursing offices and a grand meeting hall.

CLINICAL EVALUATION CENTER DONORS

Grand Conference Hall �� John Manchin II, D.O. Emergency Simulation Lab �� Charles Davis, D.O. Robot/Birthing Center �� Manuel Ballas, D.O. and Kara O’Karma, D.O. Reception Area �� Dr. and Mrs. Badshah Wazir Large Classroom �� Lewis Whaley, D.O. Task Trainer Room �� Michael Nicholas, D.O. Medium Classroom �� Drs. Cheryl & Michael Adelman ACLS Room I �� Robert Hunter, D.O. ACLS Room 2 �� James Deering, D.O. and Jodi Flanders, D.O. ACLS Room 3 and 4 �� Letetia Villalobos, D.O. and Rafael Villalobos, D.O. Nurse’s Treatment Area �� A.S. Ghiathi, D.O. Office Suite �� Thomas White, D.O. Standardized Patient Control Room �� Dr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Pence Small Conference Room 1 �� Heather Antolini and Michael Antolini, D.O. Small Conference Room 2 �� Lydia Weisser, D.O., MBA Small Conference Room 3 �� Class of 1982 Small Conference Room 4 �� R. Alan Spencer, D.O. Small Conference Room 5 �� Jim Nemitz, Ph.D. Small Conference Room 6 �� Hal Armistead, D.O. and Amy Roush, D.O. Small Conference Room 7 �� Class of 1990 Small Conference Room 8 �� Randy Blackburn, D.O. Robot Control Room �� Class of 1983 Robot Viewing Room �� John Lackey, D.O. Office 1 �� Chris Flanagan, D.O., Sophia Sibold, D.O., Shannon Sorah, D.O. Office 2 �� Alan Finkelstein, D.O. Office 3 �� Carmen Damiani, D.O. Office 4 �� Naomi Wriston, D.O. Office 5 �� David Allen, D.O. Office 6 �� Dr. & Mrs. O.J. Bailes Office 7 �� Cathy Dailey, D.O. Office 8 �� Eloise Hayes, D.O. Office 9 �� Drs. James and Nancy Tierney Office 10 �� Gary Swann, D.O. Office 11 �� Class of 2003 Staff Lounge �� Dr. & Mrs. Art Rubin TBD �� Samuel Deem, D.O. TBD �� David Harrison, D.O.

Student Center The new Student Center will be the focal point of the campus. Graced with a soaring clock tower, the center will feature both open and covered decks on the first and second floors along with a rooftop terrace. It will house a café and a 1,000-seat meeting hall, plus a media center that can be divided into smaller rooms. There will be open space, as well as smaller, quiet areas with natural light, designed to provide students with an enhanced study environment.

STUDENT CENTER DONORS

Clock Tower �� WVSOM Alumni Association, Inc. Open Student Study Lounge �� Lori Tucker, D.O. Quiet Student Study Lounge �� Dr. & Mrs. Badshah Wazir Large Prefunction �� Dino Beckett, D.O. Entry Lobby �� David and Martha Rader Student Copy Center �� Brian DeFade, D.O. President’s Reception Parlor �� Andrew Thymius, D.O. and Tiffany Thymius, D.O. Student Recreation Lounge �� Patrick Pagur, D.O. and Billie Wright, D.O. Terrace �� Michael Nicholas, D.O. Small Pre-Function Room ....................................................Dr. Robert Hunter & Rachel Hunter Student Government Conference Room.............................Dr. Robert Hunter & Rachel Hunter

STUDENT CENTER FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR:

SECOND FLOOR:

2013 - DONATIONS 25,000-$49,000 David & Martha Rader Business The Greenbrier Hotel Corporation

10,000-24,999

CAMC Health Education & Research Institute Community Health Systems, Inc. Dermatology Centers, Inc. First National Bank Greenbrier Real Estate Service Ream Interests, Inc. WVSOM Alumni Association

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Davis James Deering, D.O. & Jodi Flanders, D.O. Dr. Robert & Rachel Hunter John Manchin II, D.O. $500-$999 Michael Nicholas, D.O. Leif Adams, D.O. Lydia Weisser, D.O., MBA William Alford, D.O. Greg and Jill Allman $5,000-$9,999 David Bennett, D.O. Manuel Ballas, D.O. Catherine Bishop, D.O. Randy Blackburn, D.O. Drs. William and Christine Blue Gary Swann, D.O. Cynthia Butler, D.O. Drs. James & Nancy Tierney Charles Cornell Letetia Villalobos, D.O. & Rafael David Darden Villalobos, D.O. Amanda Deskins, D.O. Marlene Wager, D.O. Chris Dombrowski, D.O. Thomas White II, D.O. Clifford Evans, D.O. Dr. Robert & Mrs. Peggy Flowers Business Robert Foster, D.O. Mountain State OPTI Richard Girardi, D.O. Kathy Goodman, D.O. $2,500-$4,999 Robert Holstein, D.O. Drs. Cheryl & Michael Adelman Randal Huff, D.O. David Allen, D.O. Kristy Huffman, D.O. Hal Armistead, D.O. & Amelia Roush, D.O. Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Andrea Karrs Cathy Dailey, D.O. Barbara Kleman Brian DeFade, D.O. Gregory Lagos, D.O. Drs. Rick & Carol Greco David Leech, D.O. David Harrison, D.O. Dr. and Mrs. Malcolm Modrzakowski Hugh McLaughlin, D.O. Drs. Andrea Nazar and David Maki Samuel A. Muscari Jr., D.O. Ryan Newell, D.O. Jim Nemitz, Ph.D. David Ray, D.O. Dr. & Mrs. Art Rubin Ryan Runyon, D.O. Naomi Wriston, D.O. Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Cheryl Schreiber Roy Shrewsbury Business Jan Silverman, D.O. Raleigh General Hospital Albert Smith Jr., D.O. Drs. Thomas and Karen Steele $1,000-$2,499 Drs. Andrew and Tiffany Thymius Helen Baker, Ph.D. Robert Vass Craig Boisvert, D.O. Shannon Warren R. Derry Crosby, D.O. Mary Williams, D.O. Drs. Howard & Gail Feinberg George Woodward, D.O. Monte Finch, D.O. Businesses John Garlitz, D.O. Hendrickson & Long, PLLC A.S. Ghiathi, D.O. Tennessee Osteopathic Medical David Hambrick, J.D. Association Jandy Hanna, Ph.D. Wells Fargo Foundation Vernon Hughes Jr., D.O. Mohammad Hussain John Lackey, D.O. $250-$499 Stephen Mascio, D.O. Stacey Applegate, D.O. Cynthia Mayer, D.O. George Boxwell, D.O. Deena S. Obrokta, D.O. Joseph Brandt Pete Palko III, D.O. Drs. Edward and Kristie Bridges Dr. & Mrs. Lorenzo Pence John Bulger Tiffany Pluto, D.O. Joseph Hayes Calvert, D.O. Thomas Prestera, D.O. Roland Chalifoux, D.O. Shirley Runyon Drs. Shawn and Heidi M. Clark Stephen Shy, D.O. J. Mitchell Cook, D.O. Dr. Ronald & Mrs. Susan Smith Tim Critchfield Noel Weigel, D.O. James Dissen Lewis Whaley, D.O. Ken Dravis Robert Fanning, D.O. Businesses Rodney Fink, D.O. American Chemical Society

Penny Fioravante Anthony Flaim, D.O. Kathy Sue Gunter, D.O. Rhonda Guy, D.O. John Hibler, D.O. Robert Hogan, D.O. Sue Holvey, RN, J.D. Lisa Hrutkay, D.O. Leigh Hudnall Kelly Jackson, Ph.D. Greg Johnson Curran Jones, D.O. Aditya Jones Afeworki Kidane, D.O. James Kribs, D.O. William Lacost Jason Long Ronald Magruder Kathleen Maley, D.O. Kathleen Martin, M.D. Stefan Maxwell Ernest Miller Jr., D.O. Clark Milton, D.O. Loetta Morgan C. Bridgett Morrison, D.O. Michael Muscari, D.O. Samuel Muscari Sr., D.O. Abdul Orra, D.O. L. Faith Payne, D.O. Tim Peasak, D.O. Mark Perni, D.O. Sherry Phillips Dirk & Caroline Plessner Sharon Rowe Randall Short, D.O. Victoria Shuman, D.O. Terri Smith George Sokos, D.O. Robert Stanley, D.O. James Stollings, D.O. Franklin Swisher, D.O. Martha Tietz Maria Tranto, D.O. Lori Tucker, D.O. James Violet Larry Ware Marvin Wells, D.O.

$50-$249

Barbara Andres Heather Antolini Pat Bauserman Michael Bess, D.O. Leslie Bicksler Diana Bird Drs. John Buckland & Amanda Goins Lt. Col. E. Dwight Bundy, D.O. David Butler, D.O. John Cavell, D.O. Chris Cornelius Samuel Deem, D.O. Drs. Gene and Claudia Duncan Linda Eakle, D.O. Michelle Endicott, D.O. Kathy Fry Mitchell Fuscardo, D.O. Jesamyn Fuscardo, D.O. Dr. and Mrs. Charles Hanshaw Kathy Harvey, D.O. Karen & Gerald Hausler

Tim Holbrook Sharon Howard Carl Hoyng, D.O. Mark Hrko, D.O. Howard Hunt, D.O. Angel Justice, D.O. Carolyn Komar, Ph.D. John Kudlak, D.O. Patricia Lally, D.O. Clay Lee, D.O. Gretchen Lovett, Ph.D. Judith Maloney, Ph.D. Dominick McLain, D.O. Dr. William and Mrs. Denise Minor Mark Mitchell, D.O. Rebecca Morrow, Ph.D. John Myer Stephen Naymick, D.O. Katherine Naymick, D.O. Okechukwu Nwodim, D.O. David Oliver, D.O. Susan Painter, D.O. Charles Paroda, D.O. James Paugh II, D.O. Drs. Bruce and Millie Petersen Dallas Petrey, D.O. Craig Pierce Bonita Portier, D.O. Roi Reed, D.O. Elaine Ritchie Victoria Roane Sophia Sibold, D.O. Linda Smith, D.O. Drs. Eric and Karen Snider Jonathan Stanley, D.O. Paul Thompson, D.O. Daniel Trent, D.O. Sue Jane Volarich, D.O. Mark Waddell, D.O. Wendell Wager Russell Wager Mark Wager Jeanne Wahl, D.O. Gary Waters, D.O. Ralph Wood, D.O. Terry York, D.O. Businesses Durant Ambulance Service Florida Osteopathic Medical Assoc. International Design Partnership, Inc. Michigan Osteopathic Association

ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT There is no better legacy of WVSOM’s commitment to quality osteopathic medical education than its graduates. Their tremendous accomplishments and contributions are a daily source of pride for the school. While we are unable to document all the achievements of our alumni, below are some of the alumni highlights from 2013.

CLASS OF 1978

CLASS OF 1986

CLASS OF 1989

was named associate medical director

was the 2012 recipient of the Nathaniel

will assume the position of president of the

for the West Virginia Medical Professionals

Bedford Award for Outstanding Primary Care

ACOEP (American College of Osteopathic

Health Program. Although his background is

Physician. Presented by the ACMS, the award

Emergency Physicians) Scientific Assembly in

primary care and emergency medicine, he

recognizes a physician for long-term provision of

San Diego for a two-year term beginning

recently became board certified in addiction

care and exemplary dedication to patients.

October 2013.

Edward W. Eskew, D.O.,

medicine (Diplomat ABAM). He works as an advisor and counselor for the Kanawha County Drug Court. Dr. Eskew resides in Charleston, W.Va.

Gregory Molter, D.O.,

Roland Powers, D.O., has assumed command of a 450-member Marine Corp Reserve Unit in San Diego. They recently provided medical care 100 miles

CLASS OF 1980

Larry Sidaway, D.O., FACC practices with Avera Medical Group Cardiovascular Specialists in Aberdeen, S.D. In 2013, they received the Healthgrades Coronary Intervention Excellence Award and were named among Top 10 percent in the nation for coronary interventional procedures.

CLASS OF 1981

Jeff Mann, D.O., elected president of the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA).

north of the Arctic Circle to 11 remote Alaskan villages, which could be reached only by helicopter.

John Glover, D.O.,

CLASS OF 1993

Mathew Lively, D.O., is the author of the book, “Calamity at Chancellorsville,” which analyzes the final days of Stonewall Jackson.

CLASS OF 1997

Norman Wood, D.O.,

along with Karen Snider, D.O., Class of 1998,

became the physician director for the

were two of the authors of “Frequency of

Veterans Administration in Bremerton, Wash.

Counterstrain Tender Points in Osteopathic

He divides his time between actual patient

Medical Students.” Dr. Glover and Dr. Snider

contact and administrative duties. He has

also published “Atlas of Common Counterstrain

been awarded two U.S. patents for fall safety

Tender Points”electronic textbook.

equipment, including the Rescue One CDS

Rick A. Greco, D.O., FACOI, was sworn in as the 71st president of the American College of Osteopathic Internists

Mark Mitchell, D.O.,

(ACOI).

(Controlled Descent System) Harness. Dr. Wood teaches Suspension Trauma for Mine Safety and Administration and has lectured for various organizations throughout the U.S. He did his residency at Ohio Valley Medical Center.

Robert Hunter, D.O., FACOFP, was appointed president of the Ohio Chapter of

Physician of the Year. Recently, Dr. Evans retired from the Army after 24 years of service.

the American College of Osteopathic Physicians.

CLASS OF 1999

Jason B. Dees, D.O., FAAFP has been named president and CEO of Magnolia

CLASS OF 2006

Kassandra Milam, D.O., crowned Mrs. West Virginia America at the annual pageant in Charleston, W.Va.

Health Plan a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation. Dr. Dees oversees a Medicaid Coordinated Care Plan with more than

CLASS OF 2008

75,000 members and is leading a team to

Karianna Andrews, D.O.,

develop Magnolia’s plan that will be offered in

just finished her residency at CAMC in OB/GYN

the Health Insurance Marketplace for more than

and has accepted a WVU faculty position in the

half of the counties in Mississippi.

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for their Charleston Division. She recently completed

Eric Snider, D.O., was one of the authors of “Influence of Manual Therapy on Functional Mobility After Joint Injury in

a year as the West Virginia Section vice-chair for ACOG (American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology) and is now the acting section chair.

a Rat Model.”

CLASS OF 2000

Michael J. Coyle, D.O., became the first board certified urogynecologist in the U.S.

Kris Palmer, D.O.,

Florida Miss Heart of the USA Supreme Beauty. To compete, one has to bring non-perishable items to the pageant as part of the entry fee.

CLASS OF 2011

Dominic King, D.O., is the chief resident for the family medicine residency program at Cleveland Clinic’s South Pointe Hospital and president of the South Pointe Hospital Resident House Staff Council. As the chairman of the Medical Technology Committee at South Pointe Hospital, he piloted a study on iPad usage by medical residents. He was the

of internal medicine at University Hospitals

videos under the name OsteopathTech.

Richmond Medical Center in Richmond Heights,

Samuel Deem, D.O.,

Shannon Sorah, D.O.,

during the ACA of the ACOS in Las Vegas.

of Osteopathic Surgeons at a ceremony Nov. 15

CLASS OF 2007

Hamad Husainy, D.O., became medical director of Emergency Services

Clifford Evans, D.O.,

Heart of the USA. Dr. Ruminski is the South

grant to produce osteopathic medical tutorial

was inducted as a fellow of the American College

CLASS OF 2003

perishable food items for local food banks — Miss

He was named associate residency director

only D.O. ever to have received the award.

Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

in a beauty pageant system that collects non-

Resident of the Year Award and has received a

CLASS OF 2004

and medical director of the operating room at

to Afghanistan, now competes with her daughter

College of Osteopathic Internists in October.

was named “Top Doc” in radiation oncology by

was named chair of the Anesthesia Department

aside from being in the Army and having deployed

recipient of the Cleveland Clinic “Patients First”

Ohio.

won this prestigious award three times and is the

Dawn Ruminski, D.O.,

will be inducted as a fellow in the American

Daniel R. Reed, D.O., the Phoenix Magazine for 2013. Dr. Reed has

CLASS OF 2008

at S. Elizabeth Hospital in Enumclaw, Wash. Dr. Husainy also started his own company, Advanced TeleCare Solutions, which is involved in providing

will be on the staff at Marian University

innovative approaches to providing care in

Osteopathic Medical School in their inaugural

schools, nursing homes, work places and prisons.

Justin Pelberg, D.O., was the recipient of the John S. Zachariah Award for the internal medicine residency program at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, Pa.

CLASS OF 2012

Matthew Cauchi, D.O., received the Intern of the Year Award for 20122013 from the Virginia Tech-Carilion Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Cauchi was also awarded the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award for Outstanding Resident Role Models, a national achievement award.

year this fall. For his first year in practice, he won 43

~ WVSOM, medical school as it should be ~