President Gershen | Celebrating 10 Years

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In 2011, NEOUCOM changes its name to Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). The new name reflects the drive to become “a premier health sciences university that serves the needs of citizens in Northeast Ohio and throughout the state and nation,” said Dr. Gershen.

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Jay A. Gershen, D.D.S., Ph.D., is welcomed as NEOMED’s president by Steven Schmidt, Ph.D., currently the vice president for research, then the chair of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Gershen writes himself a “to-do” list of goals. Many develop as pillars of NEOMED’s mission.

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NEOMED creates a regional, comprehensive integrated program that educates students to become the next generation of health care practitioners for patients in both rural and urban areas. It begins with the NEOMED-Cleveland State University Partnership for Urban Health.

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Dr. Gershen appreciates the need for mental health treatment and having it integrated into everyday health care. Peg’s Foundation has valued his steadfast commitment to putting mental health on the agenda for the training of every student at NEOMED.” — Rick Kellar, President, Peg’s Foundation

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Hop on and take a spin to see where Dr. Gershen has taken us and picture what the future holds, thanks to his visionary leadership. retires on September 30, 2019, wrapping up an extraordinary decade oƒ ƒ service to Northeast Ohio Medical University.

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Partnering with Peg’s Foundation, which most recently awarded NEOMED a $7.5 million grant, the University spreads mental health support throughout the state via its Centers in the Department of Psychiatry.

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In 2011, NEOUCOM changes its name to Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). The new name reflects the drive to become “a premier health sciences university that serves the needs of citizens in Northeast Ohio and throughout the state and nation,” said Dr. Gershen.

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Jay A. Gershen, D.D.S., Ph.D., is welcomed as NEOMED’s president by Steven Schmidt, Ph.D., currently the vice president for research, then the chair of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Gershen writes himself a “to-do” list of goals. Many develop as pillars of NEOMED’s mission.

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NEOMED creates a regional, comprehensive integrated program that educates students to become the next generation of health care practitioners for patients in both rural and urban areas. It begins with the NEOMED-Cleveland State University Partnership for Urban Health.

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Dr. Gershen appreciates the need for mental health treatment and having it integrated into everyday health care. Peg’s Foundation has valued his steadfast commitment to putting mental health on the agenda for the training of every student at NEOMED.” — Rick Kellar, President, Peg’s Foundation

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Hop on and take a spin to see where Dr. Gershen has taken us and picture what the future holds, thanks to his visionary leadership. retires on September 30, 2019, wrapping up an extraordinary decade oƒ ƒ service to Northeast Ohio Medical University.

PRESIDENT GERSHEN

10 YEARS

CELEBRATING

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Partnering with Peg’s Foundation, which most recently awarded NEOMED a $7.5 million grant, the University spreads mental health support throughout the state via its Centers in the Department of Psychiatry.

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In 2011, NEOUCOM changes its name to Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). The new name reflects the drive to become “a premier health sciences university that serves the needs of citizens in Northeast Ohio and throughout the state and nation,” said Dr. Gershen.

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Jay A. Gershen, D.D.S., Ph.D., is welcomed as NEOMED’s president by Steven Schmidt, Ph.D., currently the vice president for research, then the chair of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Gershen writes himself a “to-do” list of goals. Many develop as pillars of NEOMED’s mission.

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NEOMED creates a regional, comprehensive integrated program that educates students to become the next generation of health care practitioners for patients in both rural and urban areas. It begins with the NEOMED-Cleveland State University Partnership for Urban Health.

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Dr. Gershen appreciates the need for mental health treatment and having it integrated into everyday health care. Peg’s Foundation has valued his steadfast commitment to putting mental health on the agenda for the training of every student at NEOMED.” — Rick Kellar, President, Peg’s Foundation

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Hop on and take a spin to see where Dr. Gershen has taken us and picture what the future holds, thanks to his visionary leadership. retires on September 30, 2019, wrapping up an extraordinary decade oƒ ƒ service to Northeast Ohio Medical University.

PRESIDENT GERSHEN

10 YEARS

CELEBRATING

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Partnering with Peg’s Foundation, which most recently awarded NEOMED a $7.5 million grant, the University spreads mental health support throughout the state via its Centers in the Department of Psychiatry.

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Hop on and take a spin to see where Dr. Gershen has taken us and picture what the future holds, thanks to his visionary leadership. retires on September 30, 2019, wrapping up an extraordinary decade oƒ ƒ service to Northeast Ohio Medical University.

PRESIDENT GERSHEN

10 YEARS JAN. 1, 2010 – SEPT. 30, 2019

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In 2011, NEOUCOM changes its name to Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). The new name reflects the drive to become “a premier health sciences university that serves the needs of citizens in Northeast Ohio and throughout the state and nation,” said Dr. Gershen.

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Dr. Gershen appreciates the need for mental health treatment and

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health care. Peg’s Foundation has valued his steadfast commitment to putting mental health on the agenda for the training of every student at NEOMED.” — Rick Kellar, President, Peg’s Foundation

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NEOMED creates a regional, comprehensive integrated program that educates students to become the next generation of health care practitioners for patients in both rural and urban areas. It begins with the NEOMED-Cleveland State University Partnership for Urban Health.

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as NEOMED’s president by Steven Schmidt, Ph.D., currently the vice president for research, then the chair of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Gershen writes himself a “to-do” list of goals. Many develop as pillars of NEOMED’s mission.

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Jay A. Gershen, D.D.S., Ph.D., is welcomed

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Committed to building NEOMED’S research enterprise, Dr. Gershen has championed the addition of two new research focus areas: Neurodegenerative Disease & Aging and Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism.

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Being a health professional is about treating patients but it’s also about being involved in the community,” says Dr. Gershen.

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The Research and Graduate Education Building is building out its fourth floor to grow new collaborations with Kent State University and Akron Children’s Hospital.

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The SOAR StudentRun Free Clinic helps NEOMED’s neighbors

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Welcoming all to the Rootstown Community Pharmacy

Bringing the community into NEOMED has been a hallmark of Dr. Gershen’s presidency.

Going to the gym (Sequoia Wellness in the NEW Center) is easy when you live at The Village. As he brings his journey full circle, living among students, Dr. Gershen is more positive than ever about the future of NEOMED.

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The NEOMED Education and Wellness (NEW) Center, a public-private partnership, makes better health possible for the campus community and Rootstown residents.

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With the REDIzone®, the University establishes lab and meeting space where University researchers can partner with private entities.

The goal? Taking new medtech innovations into the marketplace.

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NEOMED raises $44 million during its first-ever comprehensive campaign. In 2019, construction begins on a new medical office building and academic learning center and expanding Bio-Med Science Academy.

URNEY B E JO G .. .

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In 2011, NEOUCOM changes its name to Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). The new name reflects the drive to become “a premier health sciences university that serves the needs of citizens in Northeast Ohio and throughout the state and nation,” said Dr. Gershen.

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Jay A. Gershen, D.D.S., Ph.D., is welcomed as NEOMED’s president by Steven Schmidt, Ph.D., currently the vice president for research, then the chair of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Gershen writes himself a “to-do” list of goals. Many develop as pillars of NEOMED’s mission.

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NEOMED creates a regional, comprehensive integrated program that educates students to become the next generation of health care practitioners for patients in both rural and urban areas. It begins with the NEOMED-Cleveland State University Partnership for Urban Health.

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Dr. Gershen appreciates the need for mental health treatment and having it integrated into everyday health care. Peg’s Foundation has valued his steadfast commitment to putting mental health on the agenda for the training of every student at NEOMED.” — Rick Kellar, President, Peg’s Foundation

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JAN. 1, 2010 – SEPT. 30, 2019

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Hop on and take a spin to see where Dr. Gershen has taken us and picture what the future holds, thanks to his visionary leadership. retires on September 30, 2019, wrapping up an extraordinary decade oƒ ƒ service to Northeast Ohio Medical University.

PRESIDENT GERSHEN

10 YEARS

CELEBRATING

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Partnering with Peg’s Foundation, which most recently awarded NEOMED a $7.5 million grant, the University spreads mental health support throughout the state via its Centers in the Department of Psychiatry.

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