Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM) is a private medical school in Davie, Florida. It is an academic division of Nova Southeastern University. The college was founded in 1981 as the only osteopathic medical school located in the Southeastern United States at the time. It confers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.[3]
 Terry Building, home of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine administration | |
Former names | Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine |
|---|---|
| Type | Private medical school |
| Established | 1981 |
Parent institution | Nova Southeastern University |
| Budget | $69.61 million[1] |
| Dean | Elaine M. Wallace |
| Students | 1,154[2] |
| Location | |
| Campus | Suburban 314 acres (1.27 km2) |
| Website | medicine |
History
editFounded in 1981 in North Miami Beach, Florida as the Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine (SECOM). In 1986, with the addition of the College of Pharmacy and the College of Optometry, the school became the "Southeastern University of Health Sciences." In 1994, Southeastern University merged with Nova University, creating Nova Southeastern University. In 1996, Nova Southeastern University's College of Osteopathic Medicine moved from North Miami Beach, Florida to Davie, Florida. In September 2017, NSU received a $200 Million Commitment from Patel Family Foundation and the College of Medicine was named the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine.[4]
In 2019, using an additional $50 million donated by the Patel Family, NSU opened a second DO program as part of the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Clearwater, FL. The campus started accepting new medical students in Fall 2019.[5]
Academics
editThe medical college offers a single medical degree (D.O.), the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, and several master's degrees and certificate programs, including a Master of Public Health and Master of Science degrees.
Societies
editFirst-year medical students are placed into one of ten societies upon matriculation to the College of Osteopathic Medicine.[6] At the white coat ceremony prior to the beginning of the first medical school year, students are officially inducted or "pinned" into their society. Each society is overseen by a faculty member, who serves as an advisor and mentor to students in their society during their medical school years. Each year, students compete in a variety of social and academic events to earn points for their society. At the end of each year, the society with the most overall points receives the College of Osteopathic Medicine Cup, or COM-Cup. The ten societies are named after physicians and educators that have been influential members of the medical community both as osteopathic medical physicians and leaders in the history of the medical school.
Campus
editThe college provides education on a main campus in Davie, Florida and an additional campus in Clearwater, Florida.
Notable alumni
edit- Tyler Cymet, D.O. ('88) - Professor of Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, described a new genetic syndrome called Erondu–Cymet syndrome.[7]
- Will Kirby, D.O., FAOCD ('00) - Clinical and Cosmetic Dermatologist; leading authority on laser tattoo removal; winner of CBS's Big Brother; has appeared on The Young and the Restless; and star of Dr. 90210.[8]
- Ross Zafonte, D.O. ('85) - Physiatrist and Chairperson of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.[9][10]
- Ronald Renuart, D.O. ('90) - Republican politician who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives.[11]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Fiscal Year 2017 Revenues and Expenditures by Osteopathic Medical College" (PDF). AACOM. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ ChooseDO. "Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine NSU-KPCOM". Choose DO: A New Generation of Doctors. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
- ^ "Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine". Commission on Osteopathic Colleges Accreditation. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ Mckenzie, Michael. "Nova Southeastern University Receives $200 Million Commitment from Patel Family Foundation". Newsroom. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
- ^ Guerra, John (February 7, 2019). "Nova Southeastern University's new Clearwater campus should welcome first students by August". Tampa Bay Newspapers. The Weekly.
- ^ "Student Societies". Nova Southeastern University.
- ^ "Dr. Tyler Cymet DO". U.S. News & World Report.
- ^ Hilton, Lisette (December 1, 2011). "Will Kirby, D.O., enjoys Hollywood limelight, but family, career take center stage". Dermatology Times.
- ^ "Protecting the brain from spiral of damage". NBC News. July 24, 2008. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
- ^ "Dr. Ross Zafonte DO". U.S. News & World Report.
- ^ "Ronald Renuart, DO". Baptist Health.