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KPCOM Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Jesse Spearo
Dr. Jesse Spearo, M.S. in Disaster and Emergency Management faculty, presented at the National Homeland Security Conference in Miami Beach in July 2024. His presentation was voted one of the best.
Presented work: Community Preparedness and Resilience –“Disasters Don't Discriminate: A Blueprint for Addressing Social Vulnerabilities in Disaster Planning”, with Molly Bargmann, Andrew Phelps, Dr. Jesse P. Spearo, and Jonathan Romine.
KPCOM Student Spotlight: Daniel Berry
Daniel Berry, M.S. in Disaster and Emergency Management 2023 student, also presented at the National Homeland Security Conference in Miami Beach in July 2024. Panel Discussion: Large scale event planning national and local perspective.
In 2023, the City of Tampa, along with mutual-aid agencies and community stakeholders, conducted a series of exercises to prepare for mass casualty incidents (MCI) during large-scale special events. This included a progressive approach to include a Table-Top Exercise, Functional Exercise, and culminated with a Full-Scale Exercise before the Winter Special Event Season to measure the response to the scenarios from law enforcement, fire rescue, emergency management, and the hospital system.
In memory of
Dr. James Greenstone
March 30, 1943 – July 23, 2024
MS in Disaster Emergency and Management faculty member Dr. James Greenstone passed away this past July 23rd, 2024. From 2013 to 2024, Dr. James Greenstone was an adjunct professor. In 2021 he was a Golden Apple winner.
Dr. Greenstone made significant contributions to the field of mental health, crisis management and law enforcement. He worked for various colleges and universities as a teacher, authored numerous books, and served as an editor for many professional journals. He served as a Deputy Sheriff and Academy Instructor with the Dallas and Tarrant County Sheriff's Offices, and his work as
a Police Officer Reserve, Police Psychologist, and Hostage Negotiator with the Fort Worth Police Department. For over 50 years, he maintained a private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Dallas and Fort Worth, impacting countless lives through his dedication and expertise.
KPCOM Program Highlights
Marina Handal
DO/MPH Student Awarded 2025
Good Skin Knowledge Grant by the American Academy of Dermatology
High School Students
Attended NSU’ s Aim High and Aim HighER Summer Immersive Med School Camps at Tampa Bay and Davie Campuses
Nutrition Students
Presented at local outreach event and provided great resources to promote the benefits of exercising.
KPCOM Master Programs
There's never been a better time to expand your expertise in health care with a focused master’s degree. All seven of the graduate-level programs at NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine are designed to provide you cutting-edge training on a timeline that fits your life. Click here for more information.
Disaster and Emergency Management, Public
Health, Medical Education, Nutrition, and Health Informatics Program application dates:
Winter Entry: December 15
Summer Entry: April 15
Fall Entry: August 1
Family Therapy Program application dates:
Summer Entry: March 31
Fall Entry: June 30
Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences
Program application dates:
January 15: AACOMAS App Due
June 15: NSU Supplemental App Due
For program details, please click on desired program tile.
KPCOM Doctoral Programs
Join students, faculty, and a teaching community that is committed to cutting-edge care that puts the patient first. As a medical student at NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, you ’ll gain immediate access to the real world of medicine by studying in clinical settings, local and international outreach programs, and our interprofessional curriculum gives you the sought-out skill set of a comprehensive understanding of health care. Click here for more information.
Application Dates:
January 15: Priority Deadline
June 30: Final, Based on Seat Availability Program Details: Click here
For admissions information or questions please email familytherapy@nova.edu or contact Dr. Rochelle Clarke at clarroch@nova.edu .
Application Dates:
January 15: Priority Deadline
June 30: Final, Based on Seat Availability Program Details: Click here
For admissions information or questions please email familytherapy@nova.edu or contact Dr. Pei-Fen Li at pli@nova.edu.
Application Dates:
January 15: AACOMAS App Due
June 1: NSU Supplemental App Due Program Details: Click here
For admissions information or questions please contact Jermila Claxton or Sandrine Pothel, Health Professions Division Admissions Counselors, at hpdadmissionsinfo@nova.edu .
Susan Rizzo Associate Director
Couples and Family Therapy,
Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences
Phone Number: (954) 262-1112
Email: srizzo1@nova.edu
Kenneth Dubon Admissions Counselor
Public Health, Nutrition, Health
Informatics, Medical Education, Disaster and Emergency Management
Phone Number: (954) 262-1103
Email: kdubon@nova.edu
