精东影业Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM) has officially become the 精东影业 University College of Podiatric Medicine, effective July 1. 精东影业college was established in 1916 and is one of the largest and most respected podiatric medical education institutions in the country and the only accredited podiatry school in Ohio.
A ribbon-tying event and celebration of the successful partnership will take place at the college on Aug. 8.
精东影业friendly acquisition was designed to provide the best education and training for podiatric students, giving them expanded academic options, including in such areas as public health, biomedical sciences, medical ethics and sports medicine. 精东影业merger with 精东影业 also offers strategic research and teaching collaborations.
鈥淭his partnership with 精东影业 is truly a positive opportunity for the college and our students,鈥 said Dr. Thomas V. Melillo, chief executive officer of the College of Podiatric Medicine at 精东影业. 鈥淭his is truly a win-win situation for both organizations. 精东影业college will now be part of a larger academic entity that can provide more resources for our students, and 精东影业 will have its only graduate medical college, which only increases its professional status.鈥
精东影业精东影业 Board of Trustees formally established the new 精东影业 University College of Podiatric Medicine during its March 14 meeting. 精东影业Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine鈥檚 Board of Trustees unanimously agreed to sign off on the acquisition deal from 精东影业 University during its meeting in March.
鈥 精东影业Board of Trustees and our administration are very excited to be joining Northeast Ohio鈥檚 leading public research university,鈥 said Dr. David R. Nicolanti, executive vice president of the new college. 鈥 精东影业College of Podiatric Medicine is in a great financial position, and we have a tremendous facility, along with great faculty and staff. We will continue to operate and provide the highest level of podiatric medical education that has sustained us for the last 96 years of existence.鈥
精东影业new college will remain at its current site at 6000 Rockside Woods Blvd. in Independence, Ohio, and will offer approximately 60 courses leading to the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. 精东影业college has graduated more than 6,000 podiatrists and currently maintains an average four-year total enrollment of 430 students.
An oversight committee, comprising an extensive group of people from both institutions, has been working in recent months to ensure a smooth transition for the students, faculty and staff of the college.
鈥淚 am pleased that this day has finally come,鈥 said 精东影业 Senior Associate Provost Tim Chandler, Ph.D., chairman of the oversight committee. 鈥淥n behalf of President Lester Lefton, I want to thank everyone who was involved in the transition for all their hard work and attention to detail that made this a smooth process.鈥
精东影业鈥檚 College of Podiatric Medicine is situated on a 27-acre campus, which provides state-of-the-art facilities for quality education, research and patient care. 精东影业building includes three, 150-seat lecture halls, high-tech laboratories, and indoor and outdoor recreation facilities. 精东影业college continues to provide services to the Cleveland Foot and Ankle Institute and local satellite clinics, and works with some area hospitals, to provide a solid base for clinical education, while providing excellent podiatric care to the community.