LECOM Presents: Heroes In Training

LECOM Presents: Heroes In Training

LECOM presents: Heroes in Training tells the success stories of other LECOM students and alumni as they've transitioned into their chosen medical career. The importance of well-trained, empathetic healthcare professionals is at on all time high. We’ve learned of the heroic nature and sacrifices made by those incredible individuals . The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic medicine (also known as LECOM) has been providing training for these very professionals since 1993 and desire for you as a potential student to know and understand the opportunities for that await you here at our institution. As a student here, you are a Hero in training, and poised to make a massive impact to the world around you. This podcast was created to help you see a side of our institution in an effort to entice you to further your education and career here with us. Please visit LECOM.edu to learn more about the opportunities provided for your formal and graduate education. .

Episodes

February 19, 2025 10 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola

Guest: Dr. Nicole Myers, D.O., M.S., Director of Osteopathic Principles and Practice


Dr. Nicole Meyers discusses her career journey, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and faith. She highlights her role in osteopathic medicine and the impact of mentors throughout her education. She underscores the significance of recognizing humanity and respecting diversity in healthcare. She shares personal anecdotes...
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Host: Kathleen Spinazzola

Guest: Dr. Marvin Hendon, Ph.D., MSCP, Director of Behavioral Health for the LECOM Bradenton Campus


Dr. Marvin Hendon discusses his career journey, emphasizing his 30 years of experience in treating patients with physical disorders and their mental and emotional impacts. He highlights the importance of addressing mental health without stigma and his mission to integrate mental health into medical education. ...
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Host: Kathleen Spinazzola

Guest: Dr. Teresa Hunter-Pettersen, MD, Institutional Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and an Associate Professor of Medical Education


Dr. Hunter-Pettersen discusses her 20-year tenure at LECOM, starting in 2004. She highlights her journey, including her role as a patient representative at the VA and her transition to LECOM. She emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, notin...
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May 22, 2024 7 mins

Guest: Dr. Rachel Ogden, Dean of the LECOM School of Pharmacy


Dr. Rachel Ogden reflects on her inspiring journey from a faculty member in 2008 to her current role as dean. She shares her passion for healthcare, memorable career moments, and valuable advice for women entering the field. Discover how embracing opportunities and staying open to possibilities shaped her remarkable career.

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Guest: Taylor Altidor, LECOM School Of Pharmacy


Taylor Altidor is a pharmacy student and a member of the distant education pathway class of 2026! Taylor tells us today why she wanted to be a pharmacist and her journey to pharmacy school.




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April 12, 2023 8 mins

Guest: Sally Ghannam, LECOM School Of Dentistry

Sally Ghannam​ is a first-year dental student at the LECOM Bradenton Campus and discusses the LECOM Dental program, why she wanted to become a dentist, and any tips she has for future dentists. ​



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March 29, 2023 19 mins
Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. Tim Zurn, Pharmacy Manager of LECOM Pharmacy


Dr. Tim Zurn discusses the differences between LECOM pharmacies and chain pharmacies, taking time to explain different medications to patients, and working with physicians and insurance companies.

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March 23, 2023 17 mins
Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. Jaime Babiak, Director Of Operations at the LECOM Senior Living Center


Dr. Jaime Babiak discusses her work at the Institute For Successful Aging, some of the challenges facing the aging population, determining what level of care might be appropriate in your senior years, employing an attorney to determine the financial ramifications of senior care, and the psychosocial benefits of senior...
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February 15, 2023 22 mins
Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. Rachel Ogden, Dean of the LECOM School of Pharmacy


Dr. Rachel Ogden discusses the evolving role of the pharmacist, the greater accessability of pharmacists, the LECOM distance education program, and specifics about the pathways to becoming a pharmacist.

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February 8, 2023 21 mins
Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. Susan Calderbank, Director of Patient Care at the LECOM Dental Clinic


Dr. Susan Calderbank discusses the correlation between oral health and overall physical health and the preventative and advanced care services provided by the LECOM dental clinic.


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February 1, 2023 19 mins
Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. Jaime Babiak, Director Of Operations at the LECOM Senior Living Center


Dr. Jaime Babiak discusses the various personal care services that seniors need as they age and different home care services that are available along the health care continuum through the LECOM Senior Living Center.


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January 25, 2023 9 mins
Host: Maria Krakora

Maria Krakora is a current first year medical student in the Problem Based Learning Pathway at LECOM. Maria showcases the LECOM Mission with her dedication to community service. In her free time, shares her medical knowledge to help better her community. She continues to uphold the LECOM Mission pillar of community service by taking her medical knowledge and experience globally to underdeveloped communities in ne...
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January 11, 2023 9 mins
Host: Mark Keven Kauffman, D.O., M.S. Med. Ed., P.A.
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs - LECOM Bradenton


Dr. Mark Kauffman is a LECOM graduate, currently serves as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for LECOM Bradenton and shares his story with LECOM and why you should choose to become a physician through LECOM.


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January 4, 2023 23 mins
Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. Ryan Lynch


Dr. Ryan Lynch discusses the different types of headaches and migranes, concerns about headache frequency, and preventative measures as well as medications that can reduce headache, or migrane, frequency and severity.

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December 28, 2022 21 mins
Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. Thomas Yoon, Dean of The LECOM School of Dental Medicine


Dr. Thomas Yoon discusses the LECOM School of Dental Medicine, dental clinics, the importance of educating patients, and their approach to comprehensive dentistry.

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December 21, 2022 20 mins
Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. Jason Lee, Dean of Podiatric School of Medicine of LECOM Health

Dr. Jason Lee discusses the new Podiatric School of Medicine of LECOM Health to meet the needs of increasing podiatric services and some of the academic core requirements for prospective incoming students.


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December 14, 2022 17 mins
Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph.D.

Guest: Cassie Dundon, Executive Director of The Achievement Center of LECOM Health

Cassie Dundon discusses the history of the Achievement Center in Erie County and the behavioral and developmental services they have been providing for families of Erie County for 100 years!


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October 12, 2022 17 mins
Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph.D.

Guest: Ashley Sonney, Director of Clinical Services, LECOM VNA


Ashley Sonney is the Director of Clinical Services for the LECOM VNA of Erie County and discusses a little about the history of the VNA and the mission and some of the services of the VNA.


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September 15, 2022 26 mins
Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. James Lin, President of the Institute For Successful Aging


Dr. James Lin is the President of the Institute For Successful Aging and discusses healthy aging and living a high quality of life while preventing chronic diseases.

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Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph.D.

Guest: Sasha Noe, D.O., Ph.D., Advisory Committee Chair and Faculty Member of the LECOM Master of Science in Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics program

Dr. Sasha Noe is a physician, researcher, best selling author and international public speaker and discusses the Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics program as well as her research with cannabis.


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