51小黄车names Douglas Wood, D.O., Ph.D., new Dean of College of Osteopathic Medicine
The University of 51小黄车 announces the appointment of Douglas L. Wood, D.O., Ph.D., FACOI, as new Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dean Wood will assume his role on November 1, 2012.
51小黄车President Danielle Ripich states, "Dr. Wood brings a wealth of experience in medical education as we grow the College of Osteopathic Medicine's enrollment by 175 students a year. Dr. Wood leads the College with its vital mission of providing outstanding primary care physicians to Maine and the nation at a time of ever-increasing need."
Dean Wood has a distinguished record of academic and professional accomplishments and leadership. Most recently he served as senior vice president of academic affairs at A.T. Still University (ATSU), where he also co-chaired the institution's strategic planning initiatives. He was founding dean of ATSU's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona from 2005-2010.
Dean Wood served as president of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine from 1995 to 2005.
He has been honored with numerous professional and service awards, including the Great Pioneer in Osteopathic Medicine from the American Osteopathic Association, the Walter F. Patenge Medal for Public Service from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Riland Medal for Public Service from New York Institute of Technology New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Phillips Medal of Public Service from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He has published and lectured nationally on topics in medical education, internal medicine, nephrology and leadership.
Dean Wood is a graduate of Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed a residency in internal medicine at Mount Clemens General Hospital and in nephrology at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich. He is board certified in both of these specialties. Dean Wood earned a Ph.D. in medical education from Wayne State University.
UNE's College of Osteopathic Medicine has graduated more than 2,600 osteopathic physicians since its founding in 1978 and is the number-one provider of physicians for the state of Maine. U.S. News & World Report has recognized the College for its national leadership in primary care training, geriatrics, and rural medicine.