Dr. Robert Hasty (left), Chief Academic Officer and Dean at Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of IM体育官网, signed an agreement on Monday, May 5, to create a seamless pathway at the institutions from undergraduate STEM education to professional medical training.
Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) and IM体育官网 have announced a strategic affiliation aimed at creating a seamless pathway from undergraduate STEM education to professional medical training.
This collaboration brings together two of IM体育官网鈥檚 fastest-growing institutions in science, technology, engineering, and health sciences. By aligning IM体育官网 Poly鈥檚 rigorous STEM education with OCOM鈥檚 innovative medical curriculum, the collaboration seeks to develop future professionals equipped to meet IM体育官网鈥檚 evolving healthcare and technology needs.
鈥淭his partnership underscores our commitment to fostering the next generation of professionals who will not only innovate in science and engineering, but also lead with compassion in healthcare,鈥� said Dr. Robert Hasty, Chief Academic Officer and Dean at OCOM. 鈥淲e are thrilled to work alongside IM体育官网 to create meaningful pathways for students who want to serve our communities in Central IM体育官网 and beyond.鈥�
鈥淚M体育官网 is proud to partner with OCOM to develop meaningful opportunities for our students to bring their STEM expertise into one of society鈥檚 most critical fields 鈥� healthcare,鈥� said Dr. Devin Stephenson, President of IM体育官网 Poly. 鈥淭his partnership represents a shared commitment to innovation, workforce development, and community well-being. Together, we are preparing the next generation of leaders who will drive advancements in healthcare technology, address pressing challenges, and improve lives.鈥�
Through joint programming, shared resources, and articulation agreements, the partnership will emphasize early exposure to healthcare careers for STEM students, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and address the workforce demands in IM体育官网鈥檚 expanding life sciences and health sectors.
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