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MSUCOM student Adrienne Ardis helps save life at marathon

MSUCOM Student Helps Save Life at Marathon

On December 7, 2008 during the Kiawah Island  Marathon in, South Carolina, a 41-year-old man from Ohio collapsed near one of the water stations from congestive heart failure.
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Dec. 7, 2008

 
 
Billboards promoting MSUCOM go up in SE Michigan

Billboards go up in SE Michigan

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Dec. 2008

 
 
MSUCOM Featured in Detroit News Article Regarding SE expansion

MSUCOM features in Detroit News article

Kristy Maxlow doesn't believe that community colleges always receive their due respect.
But she thinks the big exception is Macomb . . .
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Dec. 22, 2008

Dr. Margaret Semrud-Clikeman Featured on 1320-AM Lansing - Listen Now

Dr. Margaret Semrud-Clikeman Featured on 1320-AM Lansing

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Dec. 2008

 
 
International Health Elective Clerkship

International Health Elective Clerkship in Malawi

The International Health Elective Clerkship provides an introduction for medical students to the practice of medicine in a resource-poor setting.
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Dec. 2008

 
 
Sigma Sigma Phi Mongolian BBQ

Sigma Sigma Phi’s BD’s Mongolian Grill fundraiser raises money and awareness for HIV/AIDS

Both MSUCOM students and faculty were hard at work around the circular grill at Sigma Sigma Phi’s BD’s Mongolian Grill . . .
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Dec. 1, 2008

 
 
Simple Gifts for December

Simple Gifts for December

Thank you for your support of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program in conjunction with our students’ drive in November!  
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Month in Review for November 2009

Month in Review for November

Construction has begun at both southeast Michigan expansion sites to prepare them for 50 students each from the College of Osteopathic Medicine 2009 entering class.
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Dec. 2008

 

 

Michigan Health Council recognizes MSUCOM with award

Michigan Health Council recognizes MSUCOM with award

On November 18, MSUCOM was recognized with the Building Michigan’s Healthcare Workforce Award in education and training at the Michigan Health Council’s 65th Anniversary luncheon.
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Nov. 18, 2008

 

 

UAAO Auction 2008

UAAO Auction Memories

Some call it a friendly bidding war. Others know it as the UAAO Auction, the annual fundraiser by the Undergraduate American Academy of Osteopathy student organization. The auction raised close to $6,000 . . .
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Nov. 18, 2008

 

 

PIGs Bake Fundraiser

PIGS Bake Sale

In their November 11 bake sale P.I.G.S, MSUCOM’s pediatric interest group, was able to raise $635 in donations. Of that, $317 will be donated to Give Kids the World, a non-profit
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Nov. 11, 2008

 

 

SOMA Monster Dash Memories

SOMA's Monster Dash Helps Uninsured, Brings Cheer

The Monster Dash is an annual 5K run/walk hosted by the Student Osteopathic Medical Association of MSUCOM. On Nov. 2, 2008, 150 people attended the event . . .
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Nov. 2, 2008

 

 

South East Michigan Update

SE Michigan Update: Construction Progress Report

The major focus of work at the DMC site continues to involve renovations of the planned space within the Kresge building (former Hutzel Hospital). 
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Nov. 2008

 

 

East Lansing Virtual Tours

Virtual Tour of MSUCOM at East Lansing

Learn more about MSUCOM in East Lansing through our new powerpoint tour.
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Jill Slade studies ties between cholesterol drugs and muscle problems

Researcher studies ties between cholesterol drugs, muscle problems

There is accumulating evidence that the effect statins can have on skeletal muscle is underestimated . . .
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Nov. 6, 2008

 

 

Month in Review for October 2008

Month in Review for October 2008

Alumni Turn Out in Force for Events
At the American Osteopathic Association convention in Las Vegas October 26-30, 325 persons attended MSUCOM’s alumni luncheon. 
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Nov. 2008

 

 

Dr. Jed Magen

MSU doctors bring much-needed psychiatric care to rural areas via technology

To tackle the growing number of psychiatric cases in Michigan’s rural areas, particularly among children and adolescents, a team of Michigan State University doctors  . . .
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Oct. 24, 2008

 

 

Toys for Tots Campaign

Toys for Tots Campaign

Sigma Sigma Phi, and the student classes of 2011 and 2012 have joined together to help the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program which has provided millions of indigent children . . .
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Simple Gifts for November

Simple Gifts for November

When the American Red Cross Livingston County itself was flooded out, the only disaster supplies remaining were those on the truck.  Your October gifts of 62 disaster relief items . . .
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Nov. 2008

 

 

Nothing But Net Fundraiser

"Nothing But Nets" Tournament Results

The 2008 Nothing but Nets basketball tournament and fundraiser held by Sigma Sigma Phi and the American Medical Student Association was a tremendous success.
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Oct. 11, 2008

 

 

Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Lakeland HealthCare Joins Statewide Campus System

Lakeland Regional Medical Center and its sister facilities would become teaching hospitals, under a plan to launch a medical residency program in 2010.
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October 16, 2008

 

 

UAAO Auction 2008

UAAO Auction

The Undergraduate American Academy of Osteopathy student organization is having is annual auction in November. Auction proceeds help to send students to the UAAO Convocation . . .
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October 16, 2008

 

 

2008 SOMA Monster Dash

SOMA's Monster Dash 5K Walk/Run

The Monster Dash is an annual 5K run/walk hosted by the Student Osteopathic Medical Association of MSUCOM. Runners are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes . . .
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October 2008

 

 

Virtual Tour of Macomb University Center

Virtual Tour of MSUCOM at the Macomb University Center

Take a tour of our site at the Macomb University Center through our guided PowerPoint presentation.

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October, 2008

 

 

Virtual Tour for DMC

Virtual Tour of MSUCOM at the Detroit Medical Center

Take a tour of our site at the DMC through our guided PowerPoint presentation.

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October, 2008

 

 

Simple Gifts for October

Simple Gifts for October

We collected an amazing 602 school supply items for the Farm of the Child, an orphanage in Honduras, the poorest and least development country in Central American, thanks to your generosity! Your gifts are very much appreciated!
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Month in Review for September

Month in Review for September

MOCF Ball 2009
MSUCOM and the Michigan Osteopathic College Foundation (MOCF) applaud and recognize the following individuals that have made a commitment this month to serve as a Diplomat of the 2009 MOCF Ball. 
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October 2008

 

 

MOA Update

MOA Update for October

MOA MEMBERS ASKED TO CONTINUE SMOKE-FREE MICHIGAN ADVOCACY - On Sept. 16, hundreds of advocates, including osteopathic
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Legislative Flu Shot

Legislative Flu Shot

MSUCOM students with their faculty mentors prepared 370 state elected officials and their staff for the upcoming flu season with the Legislative Flu Shot.
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Sept. 16, 2008

 

 

Nothing But Nets Basketball Tournament

"Nothing But Nets" Basketball Tournament-Fundraiser

Sigma Sigma Phi and the American Medical Student Association are teaming up with a three-on-three basketball tournament to raise money for Nothing But Nets, a foundation focused on providing mosquito netting to people in Africa.
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Oct. 1, 2008

 

 

Dean William Strampel at the DMC Groundbreaking

MSUCOM Received Accreditation for Expansion Sites

The expansion of the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine to two sites in Southeast Michigan has been approved by its accrediting body, the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.
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Sept. 19, 2008

 

 

Silverfest 2008
Silverfest 2008
Alumni from across Michigan and beyond gathered for this years Silverfest celebrations. Participants attended a reception Friday evening to meet up with old friends as well as listen to an update on the college from Dean William Strampel.
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Sept. 12-13, 2008

 

 

Osteopathic Open 2008
Osteopathic Open 2008
Overcast skies and bouts of rain didn't dampen spirits at this year's Osteopathic Open which was held at Eagle Eye Golf Course in Bath, MI. 149 players competed in a variety of competitions . . .
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Sept. 12, 2008

 

 

Communique Magazine

Communiqué Magazine

New MRI Debuts in Malawi
Saving lives
Advancing malaria research

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Fall 2008

 

 

Teddy Bear Clinic

Pediatrics Interest Group Participating in MSU Children's Health Initiative's "Teddy Bear Picnic"

I know some of you volunteered at the Teddy Bear Pinic last fall and it was a great success, such a success that this year the MSU Children’s Health Initiative (CHI) is going above and . . .
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Sept. 27, 2008

 

 

Michigan Osteopathic Association

MOA Update for September

Effective October 1, 2008, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is federally mandated to require prescribers to use a tamper-resistant prescription pad that contains all three of the following characteristics . . .
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Mini Medical School

Celebrate Health! MiniMedical School

If you’re interested in enhancing your health, this course offers you up-to-date information from the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Month in Review

Month in Review for August 2008

MOCF Ball 2009
       William G. Anderson, D.O., Larry Wickless, D.O., and Carole Wickless, have been named Honorary Co-Chairpersons of the MOCF Ball in recognition of their dedicated service. . .
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Sept 1, 2008

 

 

Stephen Swetech, D.O.

Alumnus Stephen Swetech Honored by Township
Clinton Township family doctor Stephen M. Swetech was recently honored by the township's Board of Trustees for his many services to the community and for receiving the Governor's Award for Excellence.

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August 31, 2008

 

 

 


Latest News

Silverfest 2008

Silverfest 2008 will be held this year on September 12-13 and will be filled with a host of events including an alumni reception, tailgate and CME courses.
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Osteopathic Open 2008

The 10th Annual Osteopathic Open will be held on Friday September 12 at the Eagle Eye Golf Course in Bath, MI.
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Alumna Patricia Mucci-Lorusso honored with Crain's
"Advancement in Healthcare" Award

Dr. Patricia LoRusso, chief researcher at Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, lost both parents to cancer during her youth.

“My mother had what is now a curable lymphoma. . .
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August 11, 2008

 


 

Seminar in the Sun

Seminar in the Sun 2009
Healthy Lifestyle and Preventive Care: Future Directions
Featuring 20-hours AOA Category 1A CME Course
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

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Forgotten Society

CME - The Forgotten Society: The Disabled
November 13, 2008
University Center
Macomb Community College

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Joel Greenberg Featured in Lansing State Journal
Since many parents say that summer is a great time to try potty training - because kids are running around in fewer clothes anyway - we asked Dr. Joel Greenberg, chair of the pediatrics department at Michigan State's College of Osteopathic Medicine, for his advice on how to know if your child is ready.
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August 8, 2008

   

 

Alumnus Paul Ehrmann Honored with Crain's "Physical Achievement" Award
Childhood obesity is a problem Dr. Paul Ehrmann has seen firsthand in 27 years as a primary care physician at his Family Health Care Center of Royal Oak.
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August 11, 2008

   

 

Simple Gifts for August
Thanks to your generosity during July, we collected 150 nonperishable food items for the Mid-Michigan Food Bank, sponsored by the Red Cross.
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August 1, 2008

 

OsteoCHAMPS 2008
The ninth on-campus summer experience of OsteoCHAMPS students was held July 14-25, 2008 on the MSU campus. MSUCOM’s “OsteoCHAMPS” program.
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August 6, 2008

   

 

SOASM Golf Tournament
It was a fun day for participants at the Second Annual Student Osteopathic Association for Sports Medicine (SOASM) Golf Outing which was held at Groesbeck Municipal Golf Course in Lansing, Michigan.
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July 26, 2008

   

 

In Memory: Tania Borboni
MSUCOM students, faculty and staff are saddened by the unexpected death of first-year student Tania Borboni.
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August 4, 2008

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boivin Uncovers link for cerebral malaria survivors - July 29, 2008

Wickless Named AOA president-elect - July 22, 2008

Big Sib/Little Sib Picnic - July 22, 2008

Nassar heading to Beijing for Summer Olympics. - July 17, 2008

Student Council Picnic - July 11, 2008

Month in Review - July 2008

Convocation - June 27, 2008

New MRI Opens in Malawi - June 23, 2008

MOA's Welcome BBQ for Incoming Students - June 23, 2008

Students help Dr. Pintal on the Farm - June 17, 2008

Malawi Receives first MRI machine for their country - June 10, 2008

Honors and Scholarship Dinner - June 10, 2008

Margaret Aguwa honored as Michiganian of the Year - June 6, 2008

Simple Gifts - June 2008

Month in Review - June 2008

Fee Follies - May 27, 2008

MOA Convention Memories - May 21, 2008

Patenge Awards - May 5, 2008

Hooding and Commencement - May 1, 2008

Commissioning Ceremony - May 1, 2008

MOA Update - May 2008

Month in Review - May 2008

Graduation Dinner - April 30, 2008

Sparrow honors Dr. David Kaufman as 2008 Physician of the Year - April 29, 2008

Open House Memories - April 22, 2008

Peer Mentor Awards - April 15, 2008

Simple Gifts - April 2008

Month in Review - April 2008

MSUCOM ranked Seventh for Primary Care - March 28, 2008

Student OMM Clinic: A place of Healing - March 28, 2008

Stephanie Watts honored with Award - March 26, 2008

Sigma Sigma Phi Induction Ceremony - March 24, 2008

ACOFP convention - March 20, 2008

MSUCOM Students in the military - March 18, 2008

Learning   and Assessment Center SimExpo Announced - March 15, 2008

Seminar in the Sun Memories - March 15, 2008

Patient-Centered Medical Home Presentation Series - March 15, 2008

Slavery to Freedom Video Archives - Feb. 28,2008

MOCF Ball Memories - Feb. 28, 2008

IHP Dinner Announced - Feb. 27, 2008

Woolley and Brumm presenting at SOASM lecture and raffle - Feb. 27, 2008

SNMA's Bone Marrow Drive - Feb. 27, 2008

Silverfest - Save the Date - Feb. 27, 2008

MSUCOM Open House Announced - Feb. 27, 2008

Remembering Dr. Myron Magen - Feb. 15, 2008

Clinics at MSU, Grand Rapids, designated ALS Center - Feb. 11, 2008

Researchers make new discoveries on what affects immune system - Feb. 5, 2008

Slavery to Freedom Schedule - Feb. 2008

Simple Gifts - Feb. 2008

Month in Review - Feb. 2008

Las Vegas Night - Jan. 12, 2008

Month in Review - Jan. 2008

Communique Magazine - Winter 2008

Fact Sheet 2008

 

 

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