Alan Kidon
Friday, 3 April 2026
Alan Kidon, D.P.M., is board certified in Forefoot and Rearfoot/Reconstructive Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He was born and raised in Chardon, Ohio, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Baldwin Wallace University. Dr. Kidon then attended Podiatry school at the Kent State University College of Podiatry in Clevela... Read More »
Richard Gradisek
Monday, 23 February 2026
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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 »
Deepak Sharma
Dr. Deepak Sharma M.D. MSMed is an Assistant Professor of Anatomy at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Erie, PA. He earned his M.Sc. in Medical Education from LECOM and his M.D. from St. George’s University, School of Medicine. He also holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Portland State University. Dr. Sharma has extensive academ... Read More »
Prabha S. Awale
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 »
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 »
Hoyt DeVolder
Monday, 4 August 2025
Hoyt DeVolder is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice. He completed pharmacy school at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy in 2023. During school, he was involved with Phi Delta Chi and Phi Lambda Sigma. He completed a certificate in palliative care in pharmacy and healthcare business leadership. After graduating, he completed two years of... 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 »
Mohammad Junayed Khan
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Dr. Mohammad Junayed Khan is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine, where he contributes to the education and training of future podiatrists. Dr. Khan’s areas of instruction include podiatric medicine and surgery. He has served as a full-time podiatrist at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Buffalo and Dunkirk,... 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 »
Duane Ehredt
Thursday, 20 February 2025
Dr. Ehredt is a Clinical Professor and the Dean of the LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his bachelor’s degree in human biology from Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA. While studying at Juniata, Dr. Ehredt earned All-American honors while playing NCAA Division III football. He then earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine with honors fro... Read More »
Thomas Laton
Thursday, 13 February 2025
Dr. Laton's career encompasses a variety of clinical and leadership positions in medial quality and managed behavioral healthcare. He is president-elect of the American College of Neuropsychiatrists, an affiliate specialty college of the American Osteopathic Association whose mission includes promoting the art and science of osteopathic medicine in the ... Read More »
Sheetal Malpani
Friday, 31 January 2025
Michael Hankins
Monday, 15 July 2024
Michael W. Hankins, Jr., D.P.M., MSMEd, CWSP, FACPM, AACFAS, is board certified in podiatric medicine by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine with an added certificate of qualification in podiatric surgery. He is also board certified in wound care by the American Board of Wound Management. His professional interests include wound care, limb salvage,... Read More »
Mark Baker
Tuesday, 25 June 2024
Mark D. Baker, D.O., is board certified in family medicine with special interest in osteopathic manipulative medicine. Dr Baker received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a one-year rotating internship at Millcreek Community Hospital. Dr. Baker is an avid Pittsburgh professional sports teams fan and is fo... Read More »
Teresa Gregory Corso
Wednesday, 5 June 2024
In my current position at LECOM, I am a PBL facilitator, work with the student tutors, and process information on the success of our students. In previous areas of employment, I have been an instructor for Mathematics, Computer Technology, and French with the primary goals being to support, guide, and provide the best services and optimal information in... Read More »
Elizabeth Ferrer
Friday, 15 March 2024
Elizabeth Ferrer, PhD is a LECOM joint faculty member between the College of Medicine and School of Podiatric Medicine, as well as the Director of Preclinical Curriculum in the School of Podiatric Medicine. She received her doctorate in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, where she focused on comparative anatomy research and... Read More »
Claudia McAllister
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
As a native of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, Dr. McAllister moved to Erie, Pennsylvania in 1986, where she attended and graduated from Mercyhurst Prep High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania in 1992 where she graduated with a Cum Laude honor. While at Gannon University she was a member of Tri B... Read More »
