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  1. Carina Mello G. Meyers

    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 »

  2. Paige Alitz

    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 »

  3. 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 »

  4. Tiffany Burca

    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 »

  5. Meng Miao

    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 »

  6. Hannah Haynie

    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 »

  7. Lea Ann Lope

    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 »

  8. Colette E. Yori Tobia

    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 »

  9. Ashminie P. Misir

    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 »

  10. Sheetal Malpani

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