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, as an Assistant Professor at the LECOM School of Health Services Administration, has taught across SHSA graduate programs. She has also taught Public Health Statistics at the University of South Florida. Dr. Novak was promoted to Director of the LECOM Masters in Health Services in June 2026. Previously, she served as the Prevention Dire... 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 Hall
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Tiffany Hall, D.O. joined the full-time clinical faculty at LECOM's Bradenton campus in 2025, holding the title of Assistant Professor of Family Medicine. Her primary responsibilities include serving as an instructor for Clinical Examination and OPP courses and facilitating Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Prior to her full-time appointment, Dr. Hall contr... 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 »
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 »
Sheetal Malpani
Friday, 31 January 2025
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Sabrina G. Fayaz
Saturday, 25 January 2025
Professor Sabrina Fayaz serves as the Director of the LECOM Master of Science in Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics (MCT) program. She brings extensive experience and expertise to her role, having spent seven years in retail dispensary operations within both medical and recreational cannabis markets across multiple states, including Nevada, Maryland, and ... Read More »
Stacey England
Monday, 2 December 2024
Laura Yard
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Beatriz Panariello
Monday, 15 July 2024
Dr. Beatriz Panariello is an Assistant Professor of Microbiology and General Practice Dentistry Preceptor at LECOM School of Dental Medicine. She holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, along with Master of Science (MSc) and Ph.D. degrees in Prosthodontics with a strong focus on oral microbiology. During her doctoral studies, she spent a period a... Read More »
Jinny Jieun Park
Dr. Jinny Jieun Park, originally from South Korea, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Arizona State University. She then pursued her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the LECOM School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Park has extensive experience in private dentistry, having practiced in Bradenton, FL and currently serving the co... Read More »
Bahar Sultana
Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Susan Spielberg
Monday, 10 June 2024
Susan Spielberg, M.Ed., is the Education Specialist at LECOM, Bradenton, specializing in academic coaching for study skills and time management. She is a former Spanish teacher, School Board Chair, and small business owner. ... Read More »
