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

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 91̽��, to recognize the men and women involved in health care, education and public service.

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