KHSC hires four new faculty members
Kansas Health Science Center builds on impressive faculty with addition of John McMaster, MD, Michael Morrow, DO, Joaquin Santos, MD, and Ava Stanczak, DO.
St. Catherine Hospital and Kansas Health Science Center Announce Partnership to Further Medical Education
Innovative program will create rotations for medical students at St. Catherine Hospital.
Leadership Profile: Angela Carrick, DO
Associate Dean of Pre-Clinical Education Angela Carrick, DO, emphasizes early patient interactions to keep medical students engaged and inspired toward their ultimate goal.
Kansas Health Science Center Enhances Program Development with Addition of Diana Gordon, CFRE, Kimberly Long, Ph.D., and Rosemary Niedens
WICHITA, Kansas – The proposed Kansas Health Science Center – Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-KansasCOM), currently under construction in downtown Wichita, recently appointed three additions to its administration: Diana Gordon, CFRE, as director of philanthropy; Kimberly Long, Ph.D., as professor and director of research and scholarly activity; and Rosemary Niedens as professor and director of community scholars program. Diana Read more >
The benefits of simulation-based training
Simulation has many advantages for training future physicians. Simulation-based training as a learning modality and performance-improvement tool within health care has garnered significant attention and research over the past two decades. While more traditional learning mechanisms, such as lectures, apprenticeships, and practice-based learning continue to provide students with the foundational knowledge, research shows the benefits of experiential learning and its Read more >
Kansas Health Science Center Adds Angela Carrick, DO, Eva Shay, DO, and Terence Ma, Ph.D., to Faculty
WICHITA, Kansas – The proposed Kansas Health Science Center – Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-KansasCOM), currently under construction in downtown Wichita, recently appointed three additions to its faculty: Angela Carrick, DO, as associate dean of pre-clinical education, assistant professor of emergency medicine; Eva Shay, DO, as professor, department chair of Osteopathic Principles and Practice; and Terence Ma, Ph.D., as Read more >
Kansas Health Science Center Hires Director of Simulation, Associate Professor & Director of Clinical and Health Outcomes Research
WICHITA, Kansas – The proposed Kansas Health Science Center – Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-KansasCOM), currently under construction in downtown Wichita, recently named Megan Bayer, MSN, RN, IBCLC, CHSE, as director of simulation and associate professor, and Saajan Bhakta, Ph.D., as director of clinical health outcomes research and associate professor. Megan Bayer is a registered nurse, an international board-certified Read more >
Kansas Health Science Center hires assistant professor of surgery, director of admissions
WICHITA, Kansas – The proposed Kansas Health Science Center – Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-KansasCOM), currently under construction in downtown Wichita, recently named James Joseph, Jr., M.D., as assistant professor of surgery and Adam Dean as its director of admissions. Dr. Joseph is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who serves as president of Kansas Joint and Spine Specialists and, until Read more >
For improved health care and a thriving city, Wichitans should get behind proposed school of osteopathic medicine
As previously published in the Wichita Eagle on July 23 As a founding member of the proposed Kansas Health Science Center – Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (KHSC-KansasCOM) board of trustees, I have gotten to know, and greatly respect, the school’s impressive leadership team and their overall vision for the school and believe it is a critical addition to the Read more >
Dr. David Ninan and Dr. Dasa Gangadhar join the proposed KHSC-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty leadership team
WICHITA, Kansas – The proposed Kansas Health Science Center – Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-KansasCOM), which is currently under construction in downtown Wichita, has added David Ninan, DO, and Dasa Gangadhar, MD, as members of its full-time faculty. Dr. Ninan joins the proposed KHSC-KansasCOM as the assistant dean of curriculum innovation and education. He will lead the school’s Center Read more >
Putting Innovation Front and Center
Leadership Profile: David J. Ninan, DO, FAOCA, CPE
The addition of Associate Dean David J. Ninan, DO, FAOCA, CPE, means the proposed KHSC-KansasCOM will be at the forefront of needed and timely innovations in medical education and patient care. From curriculum development and classroom instruction to overseeing residency programs and serving on the national review committee for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, David Ninan, DO, FAOCA, Read more >
The Proposed Kansas Health Science Center – Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine will be First Osteopathic School to Implement MI10’s Innovation-Based Medical Curriculum
WICHITA, Kansas – Currently under construction in downtown Wichita, the proposed Kansas Health Science Center – Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-KansasCOM) is collaborating with Medical Intelligence 10 (MI10) to become the first osteopathic college of medicine to formally utilize MI10’s educational modules to deliver curriculum related to advanced technology and medical intelligence. “This key strategic partnership is vital to Read more >
Board Spotlight: Vadim Levitin, M.D. (Chair)
Vadim Levitin, M.D., is a technology pioneer and strategist with a background in information technology, health care, education, and a worldwide reputation of innovation, entrepreneurship, and startups. He has worked in 23 countries—including on projects on behalf of the United Nations and the U.S. State Department—built a business development company serving Fortune 500 clients, and created two successful companies from the ground Read more >
Leadership Profile: J. Michael Finley, DO
First-year course director, third-year clinical rotation supervisor, internal medicine residency program director, rheumatology fellowship faculty member, dean of graduate medical education, and practicing physician—J. Michael Finley, DO, has worn a lot of hats during his 30-year career, but none have provided more excitement than his current one as senior associate dean at the proposed Kansas Health Science Center-Kansas College of Read more >
Board Spotlight: Jeremy Ensey, RN, BSN, MBA
Currently the CEO of St. Luke Hospital and Living Center in Marion, Kansas, Jeremy Ensey has more than 20 years of leadership experience with a proven track record in developing an organization’s vision, setting and executing goals, and measuring performance. Ensey started his career as a nurse tech at a VA nursing home and then as a nurse in the Read more >
Kansas Health Science Center Board of Trustees Presents Commendation to President Michele Nealon of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
WICHITA, Kansas – The Kansas Health Science Center (KHSC) Board of Trustees is recognizing President Michele Nealon, Psy.D., of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology for her support of the proposed Kansas Health Science Center - Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-KansasCOM). The proposed KHSC-KansasCOM and The Chicago School are two of several institutions that make up TCS Education System, Read more >
Reflections on the Dockum sit-in and its role in the future of KHSC
President Tiffany Masson, Psy.D., writes about the history of the Chester I. Lewis Reflection Square Park and the importance of its location at Kansas Health Science Center.
Leadership Profile: Joel Dickerman, DO
Dr. Dickerman is the dean and chief academic officer of the proposed Kansas Health Science Center - Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Proposed Kansas Health Science Center – Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine Granted Candidate Status from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)
This partnership paves way for new opportunities for medical education in the Kansas region.
Faculty Spotlight: Dasa Gangadhar, MD
Meet Dasa Gangadhar, MD, respected Wichita-based ophthalmologist and faculty member at the proposed Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Technology in the Delivery of Health Care
Technology is not new in the delivery of health care – heart monitors, CT scans, MRI imaging and most laboratory tests rely on technology. The emerging trends in technology, however, are beginning to focus on improving health care access, improving population based health, and improving medical education. Improving access Portability and internet connectivity now make it possible to deliver care Read more >
Kansas Health Science Center hires vice president of advancement
A Wichita native, Molly Fox will focus on fundraising efforts and setting up the school for growth.
Kansas Health Science Center hires assistant dean for assessment and outcomes and associate dean of student affairs and services
Both new deans are excited to become a part of KHSC's growing community.
Understanding osteopathic medicine
Despite the rise in the popularity of osteopathic medicine, some confusion remains as to how a DO is different from an MD.
Kansas Health Science Center hires senior associate dean
J. Michael Finley, DO, specializes in rheumatology and internal medicine and has been involved in medical education for 31 years.