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Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine Approved to Recruit Students
Campbell University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) has been approved to begin recruiting students for its inaugural class which will begin in August 2013. The Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) decided at its April 21, 2012 meeting to award CUSOM Provisional accreditation status* effective July 1, 2012.
BB&T pledges $1.75 million toward medical school
BUIES CREEK - BB&T has pledged $1.75 million toward Campbell University’s proposed School of Osteopathic Medicine, the institutions announced this week.
School of Osteopathic Medicine groundbreaking – a historic day
Fittingly, a big crowd gathered under a big tent at the site for Campbell’s 96,500-square-foot medical training facility Thursday to see the ceremonial golden shovels break dirt on North Carolina’s first medical school in 35 years. More than a dozen speakers, including N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue, talked of what the school - scheduled to open in the fall of 2013 - will mean not only to the area’s economy, but to health care in general in North Carolina and the southeastern portion of the U.S.
School of Medicine groundbreaking set for Dec. 8
BUIES CREEK – Campbell University will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. on Dec. 8, for the new School of Osteopathic Medicine facility.
Campbell’s proposed medical school earns pre-accreditation status
BUIES CREEK – Campbell University has been awarded Pre-Accreditation status for its new School of Osteopathic Medicine by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association.
Proposed Osteopathic Medical School to boost quality of life in Harnett County
According to a study conducted by N.C. State Economist Mike Walden, Campbell University’s proposed School of Osteopathic Medicine, opening in 2013, will bring nearly $300 million and 1,150 jobs to Harnett County in its first 10 years.
NC Academy of Family Physicians supports Campbell’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
In a recent letter, the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians (NCAFP) and the organization’s 2,900 members across the state extended their support to Campbell University’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Campbell Announces Osteopathic Medical School’s Founding Dean
John M. Kauffman Jr. D.O. has been named the Founding Dean of Campbell University’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. His selection follows a national search which attracted candidates from throughout the United States. Dr. Kauffman assumes his responsibilities on January 3, 2011. Kauffman was formally appointed Thursday, Jan. 6 at Campbell’s Butler Chapel.
Campbell University considers establishing an osteopathic medical school
The Campbell University Board of Trustees voted Wednesday, Aug. 4, to authorize a feasibility study to consider the establishment of a College of Osteopathic Medicine, beginning with a charter class in August 2013.
