Rukiye Nar
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Dr. Rukiye Nar is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at LECOM at Jacksonville University. Her areas of instruction include medical biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and problem-based learning (PBL) facilitation. Dr. Nar has extensive teaching experience across multiple academic levels, including pre-medical, graduate, and postgraduate medic... Read More »
Eun Y. Choi
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Dr. Choi received her DDS Degree in 1992 and MS Degree of Maxillofacial Radiology in 1995 from the College of Dentistry, Seoul National University in South Korea. She then immigrated to the US and attended the International Dental Graduate program and earned her DMD Degree in 2009 from the College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort L... Read More »
Rashida Jones
Monday, 16 February 2026
Rashida Jones is a doctoral candidate in the epidemiology concentration in the College of Public Health, at the University of South Florida. Prior to pursuing her doctoral studies, she obtained a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Temple University School of Pharmacy. Following her graduation, she practiced community pharmacy, where she developed a profound... Read More »
Bhumika Sharma
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Dr. Bhumika Sharma is an Assistant Professor of Microbiology at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she facilitates foundational basic science education for first‑year medical students through the Problem‑Based Learning Pathway and contributes to institutional admissions through her service on the LECOM Admissions Committee. Her cur... Read More »
Nadeen Anabtawi
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Nadeen Anabtawi, PharmD, MSc, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Pharmacy. She earned her PharmD from the University of Jordan, an MSc in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Wright State University, and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from The Ohio State University. ... Read More »
Lia Rae Edmunds
Saturday, 17 January 2026
Lia R. Edmunds, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, with expertise in molecular genetics, mitochondrial biology, and metabolic disease mechanisms. Dr. Edmunds has contributed to more than 23 peer-reviewed publications, collaborating on studies of insulin sensitivity, nutrient flux, and the molecular underpinnings of ... Read More »
Lesley-Anne Phu
Dr. Lesley-Anne Phu, DDS, is a general dentist with over seven years of clinical experience in comprehensive patient care. She serves as Part-Time Simulation Lab Faculty at LECOM School of Dental Medicine, where she provides hands-on instruction in preclinical clinical skills and helps students develop confidence, precision, and sound clinical judgment ... Read More »
Sabrina Strelow
Monday, 17 November 2025
As a recent graduate of both LECOM’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Science in Biomedical Ethics programs (June 2025), Sabrina is honored and excited to return to LECOM as an Adjunct Professor. Her primary teaching focus will be Clinical Ethics I, a course that aligns closely with her professional and academic interests. Dr. Strelow is c... Read More »
Lisabeth M. Searing
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Lisabeth is the Director of Clinical Education Success in the Office of Clinical Education, including tracking clinical student progression and managing assessments for all clinical sites. She recently presented research on student outcomes when completing assignments requiring the use of artificial intelligence. Other areas of research include studen... Read More »
Gabriella Galvez
Friday, 26 September 2025
Gabriella Galvez, DDS, is a General Practice Dentistry Preceptor at LECOM. Dr. Galvez supervises dental students in the clinic, bringing her expertise in general and cosmetic dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, clear aligner orthodontics, anterior, premolar, and molar endodontics, and pediatric dentistry. She maintains an active general dent... Read More »
Natalie D. Novak
Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Dr. Novak is an Assistant Professor at the LECOM School of Health Services Administration teaching across graduate programs. She has also taught Public Health Statistics at the University of South Florida. Previously, she served as the Prevention Director with the Manatee County’s Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition in Bradenton, FL. She worked wit... Read More »
Carina Mello G. Meyers
Monday, 28 July 2025
With a DDS, MS, PhD, and MPH, Carina is an accomplished Nature-published scientist with extensive experience in clinical settings, teaching, research, and student mentorship. With advanced degrees, she has developed Physiology and Human Anatomy projects, effectively taught undergraduate and graduate courses, and developed curricula aligned with contempo... Read More »
Paige Alitz
Friday, 18 July 2025
Paige Alitz, Ph.D. is a behavioral health professional with over 10 years of experience in public health, epidemiology, child and family studies, data analysis, and mental health and substance abuse prevention. Dr. Alitz’s field work began in global health, traveling to Nicaragua and Haiti with volunteer teams to provide medical and pharmaceutical ser... Read More »
Saige Petzen
Professor Saige Petzen began working for Trulieve in 2018 first as a Patient Consultant and then promoted to Community Educator in 2019. Saige was one of the first patients in the Florida MMJ program at the age of 17 and has been devoted to efficacy education since finding relief with medical cannabis herself. She is a passionate advocate, educator, a... Read More »
Tiffany Burca
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Tiffany Burca, D.O. joined the full-time clinical faculty at the LECOM Bradenton campus in 2025 and holds the title of Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, where her primary responsibilities include serving as an instructor of Clinical Examination Courses, OPP, and facilitating PBL. Dr. Burca has been with LECOM in a part-time capacity since 2024, ... Read More »
Meng Miao
Wednesday, 2 July 2025
Meng Miao is an instructor of Anatomy. She earned her Master of Science in Applied Anatomy from Case Western Reserve University and her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science from Michigan State University. Before joining LECOM, Meng taught anatomy and pathology in both English and Chinese at Jinan Vocational College of Nursing in China for six y... Read More »
Hannah Haynie
Monday, 30 June 2025
Hannah Haynie is the Instructor and Director of Medical Education Outreach at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). With a background rooted in sociology, psychology, and the biological sciences, Hannah brings a community-focused approach to medical education. She is passionate about supporting students and bridging academic learning wi... Read More »
Lea Ann Lope
Wednesday, 4 June 2025
Dr. Lea Ann Lope is a Physician Faculty member at LECOM Seton Hill. She specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. Dr. Lope practices at The Hartman Eye Group in Greensburg, PA, and operates at Independence Health Frick Hospital in Mount Pleasant, PA. Dr. Lope received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University before attend... Read More »
Colette E. Yori Tobia
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Colette E. Yori Tobia, DPM, MS, is an Assistant Professor at the LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine as well as a practicing board certified Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at LECOM Health. She received her medical degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida and completed her residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery... Read More »
Ashminie P. Misir
Friday, 21 March 2025
Dr. Ashminie Misir is the Assistant Professor of Basic Science/Anatomy at LECOM School of Dental Medicine. She was the youngest graduate in over 30 years to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences, with a minor in Biomedical Physics, at the University of South Florida. Dr. Misir also holds a Master’s Degree in Medical Sciences, with... Read More »
