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Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

Kopchick Lab
Research

New study uncovers the role of Growth Hormone in bladder cancer

A study by researchers at 51ĀŅĀ×’s Institute for Molecular Medicine and Aging has found that growth hormone may play a role in bladder cancer’s resistance to treatment and aggressive growth.

Students walk up Richland Avenue in Athens during Welcome Week 2025
Forever OHIO

OHIO grows enrollment to more than 30,000, including more than 8,000 new students

51ĀŅĀ× total enrollment grew nearly four percent again this fall with 8,195 new students enrolling across our eight campuses and OHIO Online, including our largest, most high-achieving freshman class to date.

HCOM Cleveland Dean Isaac Kirstein is honored at the campus anniversary
Heritage College Cleveland

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine celebrates 10-year anniversary of Cleveland campus

The 51ĀŅĀ× Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Cleveland campus, marking a decade of growth, community engagement and innovative medical education.

Brian Clark
Medical History

OMNI director pens biography about female pioneer in physiology

In a recently published article, the executive director of OMNI spotlights the remarkable but largely forgotten legacy of a female pioneer in physiology.

Heritage College students meet with those who attended the body donor memorial to honor their loved ones.
Medical education

The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine holds memorial to honor body donors’ contribution to medical education

The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine honored the individuals who made the extraordinary decision to donate their bodies to medical education during the annual Body Donor Memorial Service.

A clinician looks at the hands of an older patient
Research

Scientists discover new clues about joint disease and possible treatments

A new study has uncovered important clues about why joints get weaker with age and obesity—and it may help lead to better treatments for osteoarthritis.

A research works at The Institute for Molecular Medicine and Aging at 51ĀŅĀ×
Future Medicine

Forever young: OHIO sharpens focus on molecular aging

What if slowing the effects of aging came down to tweaking the smallest building blocks of life? That’s the frontier 51ĀŅĀ× scientists are pushing toward at the newly aligned Institute for Molecular Medicine and Aging.

HCOM Class of 1980 graduation
OHIO History

Legislation that became a legacy: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Fifty years ago, on Aug. 18, 1975, Ohio Gov. James A. Rhodes signed House Bill 229, creating what was then known as the 51ĀŅĀ× College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Executive Dean Ken Johnson and a student from the Class of 2029 wave to the crowd
Medical Students

51ĀŅĀ× Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine celebrates 50th incoming class at annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony

In a milestone event, the 51ĀŅĀ× Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed its 50th class during the 2025 Convocation and White Coat Ceremony.

Dr. Vishwajeet Puri works with students
Research Opportunities

Diabetes Institute launches new program to cultivate future biomedical research

The Diabetes Institute announced the launch of the Diabetes Scholars Program,Ā a new initiative designed to prepare the next generation of scientific leaders in cardiometabolic health.

Medical Academy students write notes
Health and Wellness

OHIO Medical Academy’s new initiative inspires future Central Ohio health professionals

OHIO Medical Academy has piloted an innovative, student-led initiative to spotlight one of medicine’s most essential and often overlooked fields: primary care.

OHIO student works with Become U participant
Health Care Careers

51ĀŅĀ× Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine launches 'BeCOMe U' pipeline program to inspire future medical professionals

In an effort to foster early interest in health care careers, the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has launched a new pipeline program aimed at middle schoolers in Central Ohio.

A grassy field with milkweed plants.
Health Research

ā€˜These are worrisome numbers,’ OHIO researchers work to prevent Lyme disease in Ohio and Appalachia

Lyme disease is the most common tickborne illness in Ohio, and the number of cases have significantly increased in recent years. Mario J. Grijalva, Ph.D., director of 51ĀŅĀ×’s Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute, explains the cause of this increase and the University's role in Lyme education and prevention.

Retired HCOM Admissions Dean John Schriner leans against a desk
Staff Retirement

John Schriner retires after 30 years of service at the 51ĀŅĀ× Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

As June ended, so did an important era for 51ĀŅĀ×’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, because John Schriner, Ph.D., officially retired after 30 years serving as a guiding force for the Office of Admissions.

Participants in Medical Academy 2025 learn about health care careers.
Health careers

51ĀŅĀ× Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine hosts 11th annual Medical Academy for high school students

This summer marked the 11th year of the 51ĀŅĀ× Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Medical Academy; a program aimed at inspiring the next generation of health care professionals.

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