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The College of Medicine is in its fifth decade of developing physicians and transformational leaders from and for Ohio. While many of our students focus on primary care in underserved areas others find themselves equally prepared for specialty areas and are in demand by the world’s best health systems. The College of Medicine is proud to partner with more than 30 regionally located health systems and universities throughout the region to provide hands-on educational experiences for our students. For more detailed information, please refer to the College of Medicine section of the Compass and the College of Medicine website.
History
In August 1973, the Ohio General Assembly passed legislation establishing a College of Medicine made up of a unique affiliation of three state-supported universities in Northeastern Ohio — the University of Akron, Kent State University and Youngstown State University.
In 1974, Rootstown was chosen as the site for the basic medical sciences campus. In 1975, 42 students were selected for the charter class and began undergraduate studies at the three partner universities. In September 1977, charter class members began the medical phase of their studies at the newly completed Rootstown campus, with the class size increased to 48 by the addition of students who had already completed a traditional premedical curriculum. Commencement for the College’s charter class occurred May 26, 1981. Since that time, the College’s class size has increased to 200 students.
The overall goal of the College of Medicine is to graduate well-qualified doctors who will be able to excel in any field of specialization, and who have had significant orientation to the principles and practices of community care and desire to be transformational leaders.
Mission Statement
The College of Medicine at NEOMED, through education, research and public service inspires medical students to become exemplary patient care centered physicians. We seek to improve the health and quality of life of the communities of Ohio and beyond, including those both diverse and underserved.
