A member of the leadership team for IUP’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine was awarded a top honor from the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.
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Founding Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Graduate Medical Education Dr. Ryan Smith was selected as the organization’s 2025 Item Writer of the Year for Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States. The NBOME is an independent examination board that provides the sole means for assessing the competencies for osteopathic medical practice on a national level. Passing this examination sequence is a requirement for attaining a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from colleges across the United States. and for entry into and promotion within residency training programs and the attainment of a state medical license.
In a statement, Founding Dean Dr. Miko Rose said the honor “recognizes Dr. Smith’s commitment to excellence for osteopathic medical education and his experience and expertise.”
