faculty and staff, as well. Perhaps it is this nature that has driven Dr. Bell to his life-long focus of writing medical literature. He has contributed numerous articles, which range from competency-based educational topics to physician-patient relationship publications. His studies in the field of competencybased education have even received international recognition. With his work garnering much acclaim, Dr. Bell was selected to serve as part of a team that developed the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Outcome Competencies. Beginning in the mid 1980s, Dr. Bell introduced the concept of “physician competency,” which focuses on how physicians and patients interact. In 1997, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine developed core competencies for family medicine. In 2003, the “Bell Model” was adopted at the national level of the American Osteopathic Association to teach such educational methods to osteopathic physicians as they learn to minister to the needs of patients. Having hailed from outside the United States, Dr. Bell evinces a natural affection for his birth country, as well as a strong reverence for former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and the Toronto Maple Leafs; however, Dr. Bell still beams with pride when he speaks of the U.S. “I have a deep respect for the United
In addition to 27 pharmacy students, Dr. Bell was initiated into the Gamma Tau Chapter of the Rho Chi Society. Kim Burns, R.Ph., J.D., left, presented Dr. Bell with the honor. Andrew Grimone, Pharm.D., gave the keynote speech during the ceremony. (More on ceremony, page 28).
States, and particularly for the opportunities it provides,” said Dr. Bell. “I don’t believe any country other than the United States could have allowed people like John Ferretti and Silvia Ferretti to accomplish the great things they have accomplished. And, the opportunities that have been offered to myself and my family have been extraordinary. I view myself as a grateful recipient of the American way of life, and especially grateful that the American way of life can accept a
Dr. Bell; Associate Professor Kim Burns, R.Ph., J.D.; and Director of Institutional Assessment and Accreditation Matt Cettin, MSHE, help raise money for the scholarship fund by golfing in the MCH Golf Classic.
Dr. Bell greets Class of 2012 pharmacy student Kathleen Kelly, right; her father and MCH Patient Safety Officer, Marty Kelly; and her mother, Liz.
2010 Former AACOM Board Chair Michael Adelman, D.O., J.D., presents Dr. Bell with the 2010 Miller Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Osteopathic Medical Profession.
Canadian such as myself.” Dr. Bell is married to his wife of 26 years, Marianne. The couple has three children — Nicholas, 21; Andrew, 17; and Audrey, 12. Nicholas is a sophomore at William and Mary. He plans to study in Wales, Great Britain, next term. As an enthusiastic teenager, Andrew excels in mathematics, art and debate. The youngest, Audrey, is a hardworking sixth-grade student. The family’s homestead is located in Fairview, Pa.
Dr. Bell briefly spoke at the 2011 White Coat Ceremony, where 140 pharmacy students and 270 medical students received coats.
2011 Dr. Bell welcomed the new class of 140 pharmacy students to LECOM during the School of Pharmacy twoday orientation held in August.
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