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Since Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Council of Trustees approved exploring the possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at Â鶹ÊÓƵ in December 2022, the project has moved forward on all fronts. Here's a look back at news about this exciting project during 2025.

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Owner and Founder of Aestique Plastic Surgery Establishes Scholarship for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Students Studying in Healthcare Professions

ACMH physician Dr. Chad Shaffer; Armstrong County Commissioner Anthony Shea; ACMH Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sarun Suwan; ACMH President and CEO Nichole Geraci; Â鶹ÊÓƵ President Dr. Michael Driscoll; Â鶹ÊÓƵ proposed college of osteopathic medicine Founding Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs Dr. Ryan Smith; Â鶹ÊÓƵ proposed college of osteopathic medicine Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose; Â鶹ÊÓƵ proposed college of osteopathic medicine Founding Associate Dean of Pre-Clinical Affairs Dr. Luke H. Mortensen; and Armstrong County Commissioner John Strate.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Armstrong County Memorial Hospital Ink Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Donor Gifts $250,000 to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ, IRMC Continue Season Three of “Rural Health Pulse” Podcast with Indiana County Center for Economic Operations Executive Director Stauffer

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Clarion Psychiatric Center Ink Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Joyce Ritenour Fairman

Fairman Family Foundation Gifts $250,000 to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Penn Highlands Healthcare Ink Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Collaborating With Center for Rural Pennsylvania on Survey to Increase Retention of Physicians Practicing in Rural Pennsylvania

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ President, Founding Dean of Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine, Appear on “Our Region’s Business”

Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services Secretary Valerie Arkoosh

Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Torrance State Hospital Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Receives $25,000 Gift for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Driscoll speaking at the rural health summit

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Hosts First Regional Rural Health Summit on April 16; Â鶹ÊÓƵ President Announces $1 Million Gift for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine During Event

Lt. Col. Barry Gasdek

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Distinguished Alumnus Gifts $50,000 for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

President Michael Driscoll and Miko Rose sign a clinical training affiliation agreement

Survey Explores Physician Retention in Rural Areas

Miko Rose speaking at the podium

Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Miko Rose

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Dean Will Be Panelist for Rural Economic Development Summit, Hosted by Philadelphia Fed

Luke H. Mortensen, Â鶹ÊÓƵ proposed college of osteopathic medicine founding associate dean of pre-clinical affairs

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Part of Healthcare Education and Learning Pathways Event for Area High School Students

Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Thomas R. Smith

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Graduate from Blair County Gifts $50,000 to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Signing of the clinical training affiliation agreement

Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers, Wayne Memorial Hospital Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

John Ninosky and the late Tammy Beale Ninosky

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Graduate from Harrisburg Gifts $50,000 to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Nationally Known Educator, Wife, Make Donation to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Jack Brose

Meet the Team: Jack Brose

Dr. Driscoll and Dr. Mika Rose signing papers at a table

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Earns Candidate Status from Accrediting Agency

From left, Chief Operating Officer for Conemaugh Miners Medical Center and Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center Jessica Svidergol-Peterman; Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Elizabeth Dunmore; Â鶹ÊÓƵ proposed college of osteopathic medicine Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose, Â鶹ÊÓƵ proposed college of osteopathic medicine Founding Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Graduate Medical Education Dr. Ryan Smith, and Cambria County Commissioner Tom Chernisky.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Conemaugh Miners Medical Center Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Future Students

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Council of Trustees Accepts Mission Statement for Proposed Â鶹ÊÓƵ College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Nominations Open for Rural Health Impact Awards, Due Sept. 30

From left, Â鶹ÊÓƵ President Dr. Michael Driscoll; Â鶹ÊÓƵ Vice President for University Advancement Jennifer DeAngelo; Becky Walzak, David Walzak, Â鶹ÊÓƵ proposed college of osteopathic medicine Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Donate $500,000 to Support Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Miko Rose speaking at a podium surrounded by representatives from Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Warren State Hospital

Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Warren State Hospital Sign Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Future Students

Members of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine leadership team smiling in a photo lineup at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s 2025 Summit

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Team Are Invited Presenters for State System of Higher Education Summit

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$1.9 Million for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine in FY26 Federal

Lisa Estrada

Indiana Native, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumna, Joins Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Team as Executive in Residence

Lisa Estrada

Meet the Team: Lisa Estrada

From left, IRMC Chief Operating Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer for the Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network and co-emcee for the event Dr. Jim Kinneer, Dr. Karin Rhodes, Nick Jacobs, Dr. Bryan Doverspike, and event co-emcee Â鶹ÊÓƵ Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Lara Luetkehans (Dr. George Garrow is absent from photo).

Second Annual Impact Awards, First Mentoring in Medicine Award, Presented at Â鶹ÊÓƵ-IRMC Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference

Ryan M. Smith, Miko Rose, and Luke Mortensen smiling for the camera

Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Clarks Summit State Hospital Announce Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Future Students

Signing of the pre-clinical training agreement for future students at Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine

Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Indiana County Coroner’s Office Announce Pre-Clinical Training Agreement for Future Students at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Council of Trustees Approve Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine Program, Authorize Sending Program to State System Board of Governors

Ruth Riesenman

Alumna and Retiree Continues Support With Impact 150 Gift; Impact 150 Comprehensive Campaign at 65% of Goal