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Hello Burrell Community!
We have so much to celebrate this month. First, our Accreditation with Exceptional Outcome designation. While there have been several messages on the subject, I would like to again express my sincere thanks and gratitude to each one of you for your hard work and dedication to Burrell and our mission. This was a tremendous achievement and certainly one to celebrate, which we will be doing soon.
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Second, I would like to recognize Sid Alvarez, our Director of Marketing & Communications and Christopher Espinosa, our Videographer. Because of their amazing talent and ability to tell stories both verbally and visually, our College received two 1st Place Awards for Excellence in Communications at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) Educating Leaders Conference in Kansas City. They continue to put Burrell on the map and minds of many!
And last but not least, I would like to continue to celebrate the opening of our Melbourne campus by introduce you to two new Board of Trustee members in Florida. The first is Dr. John Nicklow, President of Florida Institute of Technology and the second is Mr. Brett Esrock, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of HealthFirst. Their expertise and presence in the Florida higher education and healthcare community will foster opportunities for collaboration and provide endless opportunities for our students. We are truly honored to have them join our board on July 1, 2024.
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You are likely aware that we received Accreditation with Exceptional Outcome from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. What you may not realize (as I did not) is how many existing COMs that have been in existence much longer than ours have yet to achieve this distinction. It serves as another testament to the outstanding accomplishment of our faculty, staff, and students who all contributed to this recognition. I am grateful for the chance to help lead such a great group of people!
It is hard to believe that we are just a few days away from graduating our fifth cohort of osteopathic physicians. I hope you find time to celebrate their achievements with them next week, whether at the pre-commencement awards reception on Thursday, Commencement on Friday, or both. Congratulations to the Burrell College Class of 2024!
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Office of Enrollment Services
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Please join the Office of Enrollment Services in congratulating our Director of Admissions, Natalie Davis, as she has been named Vice Chair of AACOM's Council of Osteopathic Medical Admissions Officers (COMAO). Congratulations Natalie! We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2024 Graduates who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and academic excellence during their tenure at the College. Congratulations to the Class of 2024.
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Class of 2024, diplomas will be available for pick up immediately following the commencement ceremony on May 3, 2024. You will also be sent an email to download the electronic diploma and create an account to have lifetime access to this credential. CeDiplomas are an exact duplicate of your paper credential and contain a unique identifier that can be verified in real time through the Office of the Registrar website, which makes them easy and safe to share with your residency programs and state licensing boards. For more information and a quick “How to” video, please visit the CeCredential Overview page.
Reminder to all OMS IV students: Please complete your graduate checkout via the CAMS student portal. Deadline is Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
The Burrell College 2024-2025 scholarship application recently concluded, with over half a million dollars in institutional funding available to eligible students. The Scholarship Committee is diligently evaluating applications. Scholarship recipients will receive notifications in early June.
The Department of Education has been in communication with schools regarding FAFSA (Federal Application for Student Aid) delays. While these delays have impacted the processing of FAFSAs at Burrell College, our students remain informed about their eligibility. They can continue to complete essential tasks such as the federal FAFSA application, Master Promissory Notes, Entrance Counseling, and Exit Counseling. The Graduate Plus application will be available starting May 1, 2024. We encourage eligible students to explore this opportunity for further financial assistance with the Office of Financial Aid, financialaid@burrell.edu.
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Administration and Operations
HR, IT and Finance
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IT / Facilities: In Melbourne, the audio / video systems for the Year 1 classroom were brought up and used during the Admitted Student Day event. Multiple large screen monitors provide views of local presentations and remote sites. Work progresses on completing all AV systems.
HR: Evaluations should be opening up next week in PerformYard for employees and supervisors to start working on. They will be due by June 6.
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Department of Biomedical Sciences
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The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology is delighted to introduce our newest faculty member, Dr. Mir Saleem, who joins us at our Melbourne campus. Welcome to our department, Dr. Saleem!
In March, Dr. Mattingly went on a week-long field assignment dedicated to finding fossils and brought back fascinating new specimens. Additionally, Dr. Ontiveros recently visited our Melbourne campus and enjoyed some time with fellow faculty members. On April 5, Drs. Ontiveros, Mir, and Arslan participated in Student Admitted Day in Melbourne.
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Department of Biomedical Sciences
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Department faculty have mentored several students on their Burrell Distinction in Research Final Presentations:
-Annisa Johnson presented: Diminished Migration and Invasion of “Brain Seeking” Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells Due to Re-Expression of the Keratin 18 Gene.”
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Dr. Stauss mentored Cristina Lee and Jessica Lee on Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A Promising Tool For Ventricular Rate Control In Patients With Persistent Atrial Fibrillation.”
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Dr. Szalai and student doctor Anissa Johnson presented a poster at in San Diego at the American Association of Cancer Research conference and authored a paper in the journal Cell Stress and Chaperones https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cstres.2024.03.00
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Department of Pre-Clinical Education
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The Office of Pre-Clinical Education is excited to see the Class of 2026 begin the POM course as they approach the COMLEX Level 1 exam. Visiting faculty are on-site for the next several weeks to provide COMLEX reviews for all the basic science disciplines. The Class of 2027 is approaching the end of the Nervous System-I block and will soon begin the last block of year 1, PBD.
In other news, our office spent the week of April 2-5 at the Melbourne, Florida campus and enjoyed being able to work with our new faculty colleagues. We also attended the AACOM Educating Leaders 2024 conference in Kansas City, where we were able to meet representatives of all of the colleges of osteopathic medicine. We should all be proud of what we have accomplished!
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Department of Pre-Clinical Medicine
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We are proud to announce the starting of three clinical faculty members starting in Florida.
- Arleen Lally, DO, PA, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine Provider, FL
- Paul Capobianco, DO, Neuromuscular Medicine/ Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy, Family Medicine, FL
- Bob Coni, DO, Neurology, FL
The department wants to congratulate the first and second year students who completed their harder competencies over the past few weeks with great results.
We hope that all students have a wonderful summer.
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Chief Diversity Officer Erica Hughey greeted our incoming student doctors at the Admitted Student’s Day on both the FL and NM campuses. She motivated them by highlighting how BCOM's mission and values are aligned with their mission and values to become culturally competent physicians ready to provide equitable and inclusive healthcare and advocate for their diverse patient populations.
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It’s time to picture yourself on the 2024-2025 Diversity Council where your insights and attributes can help assure our diverse culture of excellence! Please see the email from DiversityInclusion@Burrell.edu for more details and to nominate yourself or someone else before May 31, 2024.
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Institutional Effectiveness / Accreditation and Compliance
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Revised SOP’s:
As mentioned in an email from President Hummer and Dean Pieratt, the College received Accreditation with Exceptional Outcome from the COCA. Thank you to the College community for everyone’s hard work and dedication, we have so much to be proud of!
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- Robyn DeRocchis completed the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) Train-the-Trainer pilot program. She is now able to offer CHIS classes for CE credit.
- The Library sponsored a TheraPaws visit on 4/3/24, with 70 attendees.
- We are working with our colleagues at the FIT Evans Library to make sure BCOM Florida students and faculty have access to library resources they need.
- Resource Spotlight: Subject Guides – the Library has prepared over 20 in-depth subject guides on various topics, including Textbook lists, Year 1 and 2 Resources, and Course Guides. They are linked to our homepage, at https://library.bcomnm.org/home.
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WATCH OUR VIDEO: We celebrate the success of our Florida Admitted Student Day! With insightful discussions, connections formed, and a taste of campus life, attendees left feeling excited and confident about their upcoming academic journey.
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WATCH OUR VIDEO: Third-year student doctor, Kyly Hiatt shares her medical rotation experience at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM. Kyly shares a firsthand perspective on her journey as a future osteopathic physician.
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April is Stress Awareness Month, and in the EAP-New Directions program, articles like "Handle Stress Before It Handles You" and "Understanding the Stress/Health Connection" offer valuable insights. These resources provide practical tips for managing stress effectively and understanding its impact on overall health and well-being. By exploring these articles, individuals can learn to recognize and address stressors, promoting a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.
Links:
EAP- Understanding the Stress/Health Connection:
https://burrell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/April-2024-Wellness-Health-Connection.pdf
EAP- Handle Stress Before It Handles You:
https://burrell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/April-2024-Wellness-NEW-DIRECTIONS-BEHAVIORAL-HEALTH-_-Handle-Stress-Before-It-Handles-You.pdf
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