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Strategy Management Office
Planning and Priorities
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Creating the pathway for a successful future
Our strategic plan and initiatives are guiding us toward our goals. Explore what's driving us forward.
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Strategic Plan
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Our 2033 Heritage College Strategic Plan acts as a road map to guide us to critical milestones over the next three to five years, positioning us for even greater success over the next 10 years.
Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Award
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In 2011, the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation approved a $105 million award, Vision 2020: Leading the Transformation of Primary Care in Ohio, to transform our college into a nationally prominent institution that trains primary care physicians to serve the rural and underserved areas in Ohio.
Research Strategic Plan
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The Office of Research and Grants has launched a revised strategic plan working towards a vision to be the model of basic and translational research for rural and underserved communities.
Translational Research Facility
The Heritage College will start work on a new facility on the Athens campus dedicated to translational research. This facility will support clinical and translational research by offering a high quality, modern, flexible and accessible research and clinical space focus on providing access to public-facing clinical research.