ABOUT US
The University of Northern Colorado is creating a College of Osteopathic Medicine – a project that will expand our program offerings in the health sciences and position the university to better meet the workforce needs of the state and region. A College of Osteopathic Medicine at UNC will greatly enhance the strength, health and prosperity of our people and our communities.
Leadership and Staff
Beth Longenecker, DO, MS, FACOEP, FACEP
Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Sanjeev Choudhary, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Preclinical Education
David Ross, D.O.
Associate Dean of Clinical Education and Graduate Medical Education
Advisory Board
The College of Osteopathic Medicine Advisory Board is a group of individuals who provide guidance, advice, and support to the new college of osteopathic medicine. The board consists of community leaders from Greeley and Weld County, physicians from among our healthcare partners, and key stakeholders from the University of Northern Colorado.
Advisory Board Membership
Community:
Community stakeholders who have expressed interest and support for COM development:
- Arlo Richardson (President, Richmark Companies) and Tyler Richardson (Principal, Richmark Companies)
- John Schmidt (alumni, Co-CEO of WeFi Technology Group and Managing Partner, Jam Capital LLC)
- Tom Grant, JD (Local Attorney and Chairman of the Board for the Weld Trust)
- John Hall (Director, Economic Development and Urban Revitalization, City of Greeley)
University:
- Kamel Haddad (Dean College Natural and Health Sciences)
- Melissa Henry (Director, School of Nursing)
- Jeri Lyons (AVP research and Dean Graduate School)
- Mitt McLaughlin (Chair, biological sciences)
- Teresa Sharp/Elizabeth Gilbert (Colorado School of Public Health)
- Shukuru Rushanika (UNC undergraduate premedical student)
- Madison Gremillion (UNC Student, Colorado School of Public Health)
- Rodolfo Vargas (Director, Cesar Chavez Cultural Center and Undocumented Student Services)
Members of local healthcare community:
- Mark Wallace, MD (Chief Clinical Officer Sunrise community Health)
- Brian Davidson, MD (Alumni and now with Cigna)
- James Summers, MD (OB/GYN Banner Health)
- Maurice Lyons, DO (Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Banner Health)
- Seth Septer, DO (Alumni and pediatric gastroenterologist, Denver Children’s Hospital)
- Brenda Campos-Spitze, MD (Sunrise Community Health Clinics)
