local history and medical sciences. Her attention to detail in affording magnificently designed college facilities — buildings painted in soothing colors and maintained to spotless perfection — are conducive to providing students with a calm and clean learning environment that enhances the educational experience. The implementation of a LECOM dress code supports the principle that the best work of a scholar is called forth from a positive self-image imbued with the highest standard. Such augmentations enrich the campus experience, advance the comprehensive success and develop the mind of each LECOM student. Dr. Silvia has never lost sight of her modest beginnings. Growing up in the heart of “Little Italy” in Erie, she recognized the need for affordable education. She has always believed that no person should lose sight of his or her dream because of financial constraints. So moved and motivated was Dr. Silvia about this point that she, along with her brother, John M. Ferretti, D.O., championed the LECOM Student Scholarship Fund, which raises thousands of dollars each year for students, allow- LECOM Provost Silvia Ferretti, D.O., receives the 2010 Dale Dodson Award from Anthony Salvagni, ing a countless number of them to attain their President of the AACOM Board of Deans during the April 15, 2011 awards ceremony in Baltimore, Md. dreams of becoming physicians or pharmacists. Dr. Silvia’s abundant and impressive two recent mentions of her work with the Her work in service extends to the boards chronicle of notable achievements — both Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Council of of multiple charitable organizations in state in medicine and in education — are a testa- Deans and of her recent receipt of the 2011 and nationally; and she supports a bevy of ment of her leadership. Moreover, they are Dale Dodson Leadership Award presented private causes and faith-based initiatives. Dr. a testament to the principles that she dis- by the American Association of Colleges of Silvia is an unabashed leader who personifies covered in youth — ideas fostered by fam- Osteopathic Medicine. the qualities that are at the epicenter of leadily, stirred by her own personal challenges, Through the steady and determined ership — integrity, determination, purpose, and strengthened by her tireless determina- tasks of consistent fortitude and unflagging adaptability, common-sense and compastion and will. Enumerating the awards and patience, Dr. Silvia has guided LECOM to sion. honors bestowed upon Dr. Silvia would un- its estimable position as the largest medical For those who believe that obstacles are duly discomfit this humble educator, which college in the nation, which offers the best insurmountable, Dr. Silvia M. Ferretti has results in the inclusion herewith of only in healthcare education at a reasonable cost. advanced the standard that they are not.
During the Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2000, Dr. Silvia, along with the Board of Trustees, line up for a photo.
The owners of the Erie BayHawks called Dr. Silvia to center court just before tip-off for the team’s season opening home game. Steve Demetriou and Owen McCormick presented Dr. Silvia with a framed BayHawks team jersey.
Dr. Silvia and Erica Shatzer, director of travel at LECOM, take a break at the 2008 LECOM Student Scholarship Auction.
2005 At the AOA conference in San Francisco, Deborah Lee-Sanko, Dr. Silvia, and Dr. John Ferretti inform visitors who stop by LECOM’s booth about LECOM’s success, including its recent growth in Florida.
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LECOM Trustee Kevin Colosimo congratulates Dr. Silvia and President and CEO John M. Ferretti, D.O., who were among 24 other finalists nominated for the “Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year” award.
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