RVU Appoints Heather Ferrill, DO, MS, MEdL, Dean of RVUCOM [Parker, Colorado – February 2, 2021] Rocky Vista University (RVU) is pleased to announce that Heather Ferrill, DO, MS, MEdL, has been named Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM). “After an intense national search, we were delighted, proud, and reassured that RVU has the capacity to inspire, mentor, and promote such mature and compassionate new-wave leadership for the osteopathic community,” said David Forstein, DO, RVU Provost. “The heart and soul of Osteopathic Medical Education has always been found in caring, empathetic, smart, and prepared individuals who are able to lead by their example. Dr. Ferrill brings all of these attributes to her new role, along with a deep understanding of the future of medical education and the RVUCOM culture. Dr. Ferrill will certainly fulfill our vision to Achieve New Heights in Medical Education” Dr. Ferrill joined RVU in 2013 as a Professor and Chair of the Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) Department. In 2019, she assumed the role of Associate Dean of Preclinical Education. A graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, she completed a Family Medicine/Neuromusculoskeletal medicine residency program at University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine […]
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