LECOM GRADUATE DEAN OF LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITYDEBUSK COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Brian Kessler, DO The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has cause to celebrate many benchmarks across the span of two flourishing decades. One of the proudest accomplishments and one that denotes a fostering and furthering of its academic mission is to mark the arrival of its graduates to pinnacle placements across the arena of medicine. It is with great pride that LECOM recognizes and notes that 1998 graduate, Brian Kessler, DO, has been selected to become the second Dean of Lincoln Memorial UniversityDeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) in Harrogate, Tennessee. “Following an exhaustive national search I am confident that we have found the right person to lead the LMU-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, as it continues to mature and grow,” announced LMU President, B. James Dawson, Ed.D. “Dr. Brian Kessler brings a fresh perspective on many levels, yet he is as committed to the ideals and principles of osteopathic medicine as was our founding administration.” Indeed, Dr. Kessler identifies vast opportunities at LMU-DCOM, both as an institution and as an organization steeped in the principles of osteopathic medicine. In stepping into the leadership position of the school, Dr. Kessler attributes much of the successes that have brought him to this point to the excellent training and education that he gained while at LECOM. Until January 1, 2016, Dr. Kessler had served as the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at the Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School
of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) in Buies Creek, North Carolina. A Board Certified family physician, Dr. Kessler has a vast knowledge of primary care medicine and health policy, and he appreciates the vital role that primary care physicians have in training the next generation of osteopathic physicians.
an integral member of the Hospital Medical Executive Committee and he was active in the Department of Family Medicine, serving as the past Chair of the department. He was a faculty member in the Family Medicine Resident Clinic and he served as a preceptor for LECOM third and fourth year students.
The former Director of Medical Education at Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital, Dr. Kessler had been serving as Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at Campbell University since his appointment in August of 2011. At that time, Dr. Kessler stated, “My education at LECOM allowed me to become the leader I am today.” He has not only maintained the forward momentum of his professional career, he also is imbued in the foundational excellence that is the hallmark of his LECOM roots.
As Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at Campbell University, Dr. Kessler was responsible for overseeing the Office of Clinical Affairs and regional training sites for students. He was instrumental in the development of new osteopathic training programs, research, and community outreach.
Dr. Kessler is a family physician who brings with him a vast appreciation of primary care medicine and the vital role primary care physicians have in training the next generation of osteopathic physicians. He possesses a broad institutional view; and as an active practitioner, he understands firsthand the challenges of practicing community medicine. Earlier in his career, Dr. Kessler resided in Twinsburg, Ohio for ten years; where, since 2001, he had practiced full spectrum osteopathic family medicine. During that time, he was the team physician for several area high schools and an active member of the community. In addition to his practice, Dr. Kessler enjoyed his role as Director of Graduate Medical Education and Chief Academic Officer at South Pointe Hospital. He was
Before being graduated from LECOM, he was a graduate of Saint Vincent College. Upon receiving his DO Degree, Dr. Kessler completed a one-year traditional rotating internship at Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania and an Osteopathic Family Medicine Residency at Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital. “I am humbled and delighted to have been selected to be a part of the LMU family. LMUDCOM has been led by a very accomplished leader in Dr. Ray Stowers and the school is well positioned for the future,” Dr. Kessler stated. “This is a tremendous opportunity to be part of an institution with a solid foundation and with a firm commitment to high academic standards,” the LECOM alumni affirmed. LECOM applauds Dr. Kessler as a capable and talented practitioner and as a seasoned academician whose leadership as Dean will be truly invaluable to Lincoln Memorial University. @1LECOM | LECOM CONNECTION 11