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Office of the Executive Dean

Office of the Executive Dean

Welcome to the Office of the Executive Dean


The executive dean is the chief administrative officer of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and is responsible for the college’s strategic direction and its partnerships with health care systems across the nation.

Contact the Executive Dean

 johnsok9@ohio.edu

 740.593.9350

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Communications

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  • Reflecting on a truly vibrant semester

    December 5, 2024
    "In this season of finals and end-of-semester deadlines, I encourage you to look up from your laptop from time to time and take it all in."
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  • Giving thanks for the "ripple effect" of care

    November 25, 2024
    Southeast Ohio is the beneficiary of an estimated $63 million in annual social and economic gains from the Heritage College's health services and clinics.
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  • Celebrating the success of AY 23-24!

    October 16, 2024
    Executive Dean Johnson recaps the college's 2024 Points of Pride celebration. 
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Care Leads Here

The Heritage College is where tomorrow's primary care physicians and specialists learn, grow and go forward. Trained to treat the whole patient. Ready to serve every population. And fully prepared to address the most pervasive medical needs of the state.

 

Strategic Planning

Since our beginning over 40 years ago, OHIO's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has been guided by its founding idea: To train excellent osteopathic physicians who serve Ohio’s communities of greatest need, especially in primary care fields.
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The Phillips Medal of Public Service

The Phillips Medal of Public Service is named for the late J. Wallace Phillips and Jody Galbreath Phillips, longtime friends of Ohio University, to recognize the men and women involved in health care, education and public service.
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Latest News

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Top 10 most-read OHIO Today stories of 2024

From the total solar eclipse to transformative gifts and top national rankings, OHIO Today captured events and achievements that defined 2024. Dive into the year’s most-read stories and relive the moments that made Bobcat history.

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Faculty experts roundup

The last roundup of 2024 features publications, presentations and awards.

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President Emeritus and Trustee Professor M. Duane Nellis and Ruthie Nellis at the retirement ceremony

OHIO honors its 21st President on his official retirement

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez honored President Emeritus and Trustee Professor M. Duane Nellis recently for his official retirement.

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