Clinton E. Adams is an osteopathic physician, former medical school dean at Western University of Health Sciences, and former president of Rocky Vista University. He serves as a member of the board of directors at Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.[1] He served in the US Navy for 30 years, retiring as rear admiral.
Clinton E. Adams | |
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Nationality | American |
Education | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine |
Alma mater | Baldwin Wallace College, University of Oklahoma, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine |
Occupation(s) | President and CEO of Rocky Vista University |
Employer | Rocky Vista University |
Background and education
editClinton E. Adams graduated from Baldwin Wallace College with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry.[2] He graduated from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1976.[3] Graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Master of Public Administration.
He completed his medical internship at Undersea Medicine in Groton, Connecticut. He completed a family medicine residency training at Naval Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina.[4]
In 1989, Adams went to George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he completed anesthesiology residency.[4]
Adams completed a 30-year career as a U.S. Navy officer.[5] During that time, he achieved the title of rear admiral,[6] and was the commander, CEO, of three naval hospitals, including Portsmouth Naval Regional Medical Center.[7]
In 2005, Adams became dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) at Western University of Health Sciences.[8] [6] He remained at WesternU for 11 years, serving as vice president of clinical affairs.[9] He was the founding dean of a new medical college campus in Oregon (COMP-NW).[10]
In October 2015, Adams was appointed president of Rocky Vista University.[1] He retired in June 2021 and was succeeded by Dr. David Forstein.[6][11]
References
edit- ^ a b "Clinton E Adams, DO, FACHE". Board of Directors Bio. Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Suite.
- ^ "Clinton Adams, DO, MPA, FACHE". Western University of Health Sciences. Archived from the original on 2016-09-23. Retrieved 2016-09-13.
- ^ a b "Clinton Earl Adams, DO". Virginia Board of Medicine.
- ^ "DOs Appointed to ACGME Board of Directors to Govern Single Accreditation System for Graduate Medical Education". Single GME Accreditation System News and Updates. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
- ^ a b c Staff, The DO (2016-09-18). "RVU president honored for his leadership in education". The DO. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "ADAMS-CLINTON | The United States Navy Memorial". navylog.navymemorial.org. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ "New Dean Appointed at Osteopathic Medical College | WesternU News". news.westernu.edu. 2004-11-02. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "COMP Dean named Vice President of Clinical Affairs | WesternU News". news.westernu.edu. 2010-02-24. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ^ Budnick, Nick (2011-08-01). "Osteopathic medical school to open next week in Lebanon, Oregon". OregonLive. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Kaiser, Kristen (2021-05-27). "Rocky Vista University Appoints Dr. David Forstein as President". Rocky Vista University. Retrieved 2024-05-22.