Dr. Walter R. Buck Awarded RVU’s 2018 Presidential Award of Excellence Walter R. Buck, PhD, Chair and Professor of the Department of Structural Medicine, has been selected as the recipient of the 2018 Presidential Award of Excellence by Rocky Vista University (RVU). لعبة فلوس حقيقية The distinguished honor is given to those faculty members who maintain the highest standards in teaching, service, and research. تعليم القمار Dr. Buck, who has been with RVU since its inception, is the second winner of the prestigious award. As one of the original architects of the RVU curriculum, Dr. Buck’s impact on the school has been substantial. قوانين البلاك جاك He assisted in the design the school’s Anatomy Lab during construction of the Colorado campus and has collaborated with local agencies to improve the training of medical professionals. “He holds both his students and his faculty to a high standard, ensuring the continued excellence of a difficult curriculum, yet doing so with compassion and patience,” said Clinton E. Adams, DO, FACHE, President and CEO of RVU. During his time at the school, Dr. Buck spearheaded the Donor Memorial Ceremony as a way to honor those who donated their bodies to the study of medicine. […]

Dr. Michael Martin Awarded RVU’s 2018 Presidential Award of Excellence [May 31, 2018] Rocky Vista University (RVU) is proud to acknowledge Michael Martin, PhD, Associate Dean for Integrated Curriculum, as the recipient of the 2018 Presidential Award of Excellence. Dr. Martin, who passed away in May, was selected for the honor by his faculty peers. The award is given to those educators who best exemplify professionalism and integrity in teaching.  Dr. Martin was recognized for his tireless dedication to students and staff alike. As one of RVU’s original faculty members, he placed a high priority on maintaining the lofty standards set by the school. “Dr. Martin is, simply put, the embodiment of the Presidential Award of Excellence and all it represents,” said Clinton E. Adams, DO, FACHE, RVU President and CEO. “An inaugural member of the faculty at Rocky Vista University, Dr. Martin has been a source of wisdom, compassion and innovation from the beginning.” A Colorado native, Dr. Martin received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Colorado State University. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Texas Houston. Prior to arriving at RVU, Dr. Martin worked as a Research […]

RVU Celebrates Commencement [May 31, 2018] Rocky Vista University (RVU) celebrated the graduation of 150 students in its College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) program, as well as 26 students in its Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) program. The ceremony, which took place at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver, was held on May 19th. The Very Reverend Archimandrite Christodoulos G. Papadeas of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America delivered the Invocation. RVU President and CEO Clinton E. Adams, DO, FACHE, then addressed the students directly. روليت امريكي “Your families celebrate your achievement. They are proud of what you have endured and accomplished. There are so many stories of sacrifices, aspirations, overcoming great obstacles, and realizing the impossible dream,” he said. الرهانات الرياضية Keynote speaker Stephen Shannon, DO, MPH, President of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), delivered the address. “I believe that the future of medicine is sitting before me today and that future is brighter for the unique outlook each of you will bring to your patients, your colleagues and your communities,” he said. The MSBS graduates were the first to receive their diplomas. They were presented by Francina Towne, PhD, Director of […]

Violence Education and Prevention Program Raises Awareness at RVU [May 9, 2018] After two weeks of raising awareness and dispensing useful information, Rocky Vista University wrapped up its annual Violence Education and Prevention (VEP) campaign. Highlighted by a four-part lecture series, the informative symposium is in its fourth year. العاب تكسب فلوس Created by the RVU Safety and Security Department, VEP is an informal yet valuable way of bringing an uncomfortable topic into the mainstream. “It’s not an individual’s responsibility to keep our students safe, it’s up to the whole university,” said Andrew Stevens, RVU’s Security Supervisor and coordinator of the VEP program. استراتيجيات الروليت A panel discussion opened the lecture series on April 16th. Jennifer Roger-Flynn from the Parker Police Department, Matt McMaster OMS I, Kade Rucker, NCC, LPCC, Counselor, and Mr. Stevens, exchanged ideas and suggestions on how to recognize and report domestic violence and stalking. Two more presentations followed on the 18th and the 25th, when Detective Tyler Herman of Parker Police and Michelle Metz, RN, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner with Denver Health, discussed stalking and the rigors of victim examination, respectively. During these lectures, direct and oftentimes blunt information was shared in an effort to educate the attendees […]

RVU Announces Commencement Speaker Dr. Stephen Shannon [May 2, 2018] [Parker, CO – April 26, 2018] Rocky Vista University (RVU) is pleased to announce that Stephen C. Shannon, DO, MPH, will deliver the keynote speech at the Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony. Dr. Shannon, a board certified physician with over 30 years of experience, is President of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) and the former Vice President for Health Services and Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of New England. He has also served as Chair of the AACOM Board of Deans. During his career, Dr. Shannon has championed many worthy causes and has a strong history of leadership in public health and preventative medicine. He is the current President of the Federation of Schools of the Health Professionals and a member of the Veterans Administration’s National Academic Affiliations Council. “Dr. Shannon is becoming a legend in the osteopathic medical education community based on his work in Maine as the Dean at the University of New England and now the President of AACOM,” said Clint Adams, DO, FACHE, President and CEO of Rocky Vista University, “While at AACOM, he has opened many […]

RVU’s New Physician Assistant Program Receives Accreditation Provisional [April 25, 2018 – Parker, CO] Rocky Vista University (RVU) is proud to announce that its new Physician Assistant (PA) program has received accreditation-provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). With this designation, the agency has concluded that RVU’s PA program meets its standards for curriculum, admissions processes, and quality measurements. The program will offer the Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree in one of the country’s fastest growing medical disciplines. Physician assistants are academically and clinically prepared to practice medicine under the supervision of a physician. Their shared team relationship is fundamental to the profession and enhances the delivery of high-quality health care. They also make clinical decisions and provide a broad range of diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and health maintenance services. Employed in virtually every health care setting, physician assistants can be found in communities of all sizes. Presently, many communities are medically underserved throughout the United States and PAs are able to provide necessary health care services. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for PAs is expected to grow at a rate of 37% between now and 2026, with nearly 40,000 new jobs being […]

RVUCOM Faculty and Students Receive Honors at ACOFP Conference [April 13, 2018] Parker, CO- Rocky Vista College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty and students were recently recognized by The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) with several awards and honorary positions. Thomas N. Told, DO, FACOFP dist., Dean and Chief Academic Officer of Rocky Vista University of College Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM), received the ACOFP Lifetime Achievement Award. This renowned accolade honors outstanding individuals who have demonstrated career-long service to patients, the field of osteopathic family medicine, and the ACOFP. Prior to receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Told served as the ACOFP’s national director from 2006 through 2007 and spent ten years on their board. He was named the National Educator of the Year in 2014-2015 and was also honored as the Family Physician of the Year in 1997. Duane Koehler, DO, FACOCP dist., current president of the ACOFP, presented Dr. Told with the prestigious award at the J.W. Marriot in Austin, Texas. “After 35 years in rural practice,” he said of Dr. Told, “he hung up his white coat and put on the suit coat of academia…” “Given [his] career-long commitment to practicing and teaching,” he continued, “…and because […]

National Women Physicians Day Celebrate Today and Pave the Way for Tomorrow [February 2, 2018] Dear RVU Family, At a time in American history when women were not allowed to vote, were discouraged from entering the workforce, and—in many states—were barred from owning and controlling their land, Elizabeth Blackwell was applying to medical schools. In 1847, she was accepted by one school, Geneva Medical College, on the condition that none of the class’ 150 male students objected. Seeing her enrollment as a novelty, the students unanimously agreed to her enrollment. العاب وجوائز مالية حقيقية Two years (and plenty of challenges) later, she became the first woman to receive a medical degree in America. On February 3rd, Rocky Vista University will celebrate National Women Physicians Day. This is a time to reflect on the courage and dedication of Ms. Blackwell. However, while she opened the door to future female physicians, this day also honors the women who have since paved the way for today’s students through their perseverance in the face of discrimination. Because of these pioneers, the rate of female medical students and residents is at an all-time high with 47% and 46% respectively, according to the Association of American […]

RVU Celebrates the Physician Assistant Profession with Exhibit and Reception [December 7, 2017] Rocky Vista University (RVU) celebrated the history of the Physician Assistant profession with a National Library of Medicine traveling exhibit and a special reception honoring Roy Havens, one of Colorado’s first PAs and RVU community member. The traveling exhibit, “Physician Assistants: Collaboration and Care,” was on display in RVU’s Frank Ritchel Ames Memorial Library from November 17th to December 2nd. The exhibit featured six large panels that describe how the Physician Assistant profession developed as a solution to meet the social and health care needs of the mid-20th Century and continues to evolve today. The exhibit was on loan from the National Library of Medicine. On November 30th, the RVU Physician Assistant program invited all faculty, staff, and students to a special reception honoring Roy Havens, PA-C. Mr. Havens was the father of Dan Havens, Director of Public Safety and Security at RVU. “This is a great tribute to my father and I am very proud that Rocky Vista University honored him in this way. The University will forever be part of our family,” said Mr. Havens. Debra F. Nickell, PhD, MBA, PA-C, Program Director of Physician […]

RVUCOM-SU Welcomes its Inaugural Class of 2021 with White Coat Ceremony [September 21, 2017] Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine – Southern Utah (RVUCOM-SU) held its inaugural White Coat Ceremony at the Tuacahn Center for the Arts in Ivins, Utah on September 16th. Additional speakers included Clinton E. Adams, DO, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of RVU; Maha Sallam, PhD, Chair of RVU’s Board of Trustees; David J. لعبة روليت مجانا Park, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP, Southern Utah Campus Dean; and Chris Hart, Mayor of Ivins, who presented a key to the City of Ivins to RVU’s Founder, Mr. Yife Tien. Upon being coated (the act of officially receiving their white medical school coats) by faculty members, the students were led by a fellow classmate in reciting the vision statement that they as a class had written to express their goals and values for the next four years at RVUCOM-SU. The Class of 2021 is comprised of 134 students with 55% of the Class consisting of Utah residents. The students were selected from an applicant pool of 2,067 candidates and range in age from 19 to 44 years old. العب واكسب The mean MCAT score among the class was 505.23, […]