Governor Mifflin High School Cutting Edge Anatomy Day 2025
Last week, the Cutting Edge Anatomy student group at our West Reading campus hosted an Anatomy Day for students from Governor Mifflin High School. Anatomy Day featured presentations and hands-on experiences in our anatomy and simulation labs and was designed to provide aspiring medical professionals a glimpse into their potential future educational journey. A huge thank you to all the students, faculty and staff at West Reading who made this event possible!
The College of Medicine at Tower Health will partner with the Reading Science Center on the second annual Celebrate Science Day at the College, on May 4 from 1 to 5 pm, as reported in an April 6 Reading Eagle roundup of area events supporting youth STEM education. Read more.
The College of Medicine celebrated Match Day, when fourth-year medical students learn where they will do their residency training, with the largest class in its history and at two campuses for the first time. Read more.
Tower Health Research Day
Thursday, March 27, 2025
5th Ave Conference Center Rooms 1, 2 & 3, West Reading, PA
- 9 a.m. Opening Remarks
- 9:15 a.m. In-Person Poster Presentations
- 11 a.m. Keynote Address - It Takes A Village... Advancing Health Equity Through Clinical and Translational Science w/ Jennifer Kraschnewski, MD, MPH; Penn State Health, Penn State College of Medicine; Professor and Vice Chair for Research, Department of Medicine; Director, Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute; Professor, Department of Public Health Sciences; Professor, Department of Pediatrics
- 1 p.m. Podium Presentations
- 2:20 p.m. Awards & Closing Remarks w/ Cecilia M. Smith, DO; Associate Dean, Tower Health Regional Campus; Professor and Interim Academic Chair; Department of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine
Bioscience in Berks: Innovation Symposium
Dr. Wei Du presented “Elevating Clinical Research” and Dr. Josh Mell presented “Detecting & Disrupting Chronic Bacterial Biofilm Infections” at the inaugural Bioscience in Berks: Innovation Symposium hosted by Berks Biomedical Innovation Collaborative (BIC) on Friday, January 17, 2025. Learn more about the event.
Sisters in STEM at Reading Science Center was awarded the American Academy of Dermatology’s 2024 Good Skin Knowledge Grant, thanks to the leadership of Jemima Constanza, MPH, a second-year medical student at Drexel University College of Medicine. The grant funded educational programming for 21 girls ranging from 8 to 13 years old in the Reading, Pa., community. Read more.
Berks County Medical Society Celebrates Anniversary at West Reading Campus
The College of Medicine was mentioned in a November 12, 2024 Reading Eagle article about Berks County Medical Society celebrating its 200th anniversary at the college’s West Reading campus. The story was republished by Yahoo! News. Read more.
“Originally launched in 2013, Guts and Glory has evolved into a community-wide event that brings together over 100 vendors and interactive exhibits to promote health and wellness across all ages. The free event offers an array of activities, including a farmers’ market, fitness zones, wellness experts, yoga, massage therapy, and educational booths focused on nutrition and preventive care. Fresh, locally sourced food will also be available, making the Expo a holistic experience for attendees.” Read more at Berks Weekly.
The College of Medicine was mentioned in an Oct. 4 Reading Eagle article about institutions involved in a new biomedical innovation collaborative in Berks County. Read more.
Meet Greater Reading Magazine. Pgs 32–33 (2024)
5 PA Health Care Facilities Among 100 ‘Great Hospitals In America’
The College of Medicine was mentioned in an Aug. 22 Patch article about Reading Hospital and four other Pennsylvania health care facilities that made Becker’s Hospital Review’s "Great Hospitals in America" list. Read more.
2024 White Coat Ceremony
The MD program Class of 2028 gathered at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia on Friday, August 9, to celebrate their entry into medical school with the White Coat Ceremony. In donning their white physician’s coats with the College’s community, students show their commitment to the duties and values of the medical profession. Read more.
The College of Medicine's annual White Coat ceremony, held at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, was featured in WPVI-TV (6-abc), WFMZ-TV (Allentown, Pennsylvania) and Berks Weekly stories on Aug. 9.
Q&A with Drexel University College of Medicine Leaders
Tower Health Academic Affairs Quarterly (Summer 2024)
By Wei Du, MD, MS, Professor and Academic Chair of Psychiatry; Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer and Designated Institutional Official, Tower Health
The community distributed model of medical education has been successful in recent years. Drexel University College of Medicine has been a trend-setter according to a recent article in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Tower Health is very proud to be part of this progressive trend.
I am pleased to share my recent conversations with three colleagues from Drexel University College of Medicine, who shared their perspectives:
- Charles B. Cairns, MD, the Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Dean, College of Medicine, and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs, Drexel University
- Nancy Spector, MD, Senior Vice Dean for Faculty; Executive Director of ELAM and ELH Programs; Executive Director, Lynn Yeakel Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership; Betty A. Cohen Chair in Women’s Health
- Cecilia Smith, DO, Associate Dean, Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health and Interim Academic Chair, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine
Read more.
Dr. Wei Du: Thank you, Drs. Cairns, Spector and Smith for joining this conversation. As one of the largest medical schools in the country, Drexel University College of Medicine has played a significant role in shaping the undergraduate medical education landscape. Now, Drexel is leading another trend in medical education by refining the distributed model in creating a four-year regional medical campus at West Reading in collaboration with Tower Health. We are very pleased with the progress of this campus. Medical students enjoy their clinical experiences at Reading Hospital and Phoenixville Hospital.
Dr. Cairns, could you please help our readers understand the importance of the distributed model and why Drexel has been investing in this type of arrangement?
Cairns: We have invested in the community distributed model of academic medicine because we feel that this is the best model for medical education and training. This model allows for significant community experience, which can increase the impact of medical innovation, including research, in the care of patients and populations.
Du: Thank you, Dr. Cairns. How do you see the new campus influencing the future of undergraduate medical education at Drexel and possibly beyond?
Cairns: The Drexel partnership with Tower Health at our West Reading Campus is proving the value and impact of the model, which is increasingly being adopted nationwide by medical schools. Frankly, many health organizations are looking at how we have coupled our medical education curriculum with community service.
Du: Dr. Smith, having served as the academic chair of Department of Medicine at Reading Hospital for 20 years and now as the associate dean for the West Reading Campus, could you tell us why Reading Hospital/Tower Health is well positioned as a prime education and training site for medical students?
Dr. Cecilia Smith: Reading Hospital/Tower Health is a level three hospital for medical care for the region. It is an academic institution that has provided the education of residents, fellows, medical students, nurses and ancillary medical disciplines for many years. The quality of care provided to patients at Reading Hospital has been highly rated by external objective criteria within the state of Pennsylvania and nationally. The education and clinical experience is both broad and deep with the level of critical care services, trauma care and neurology services. The multidisciplinary team approach to care allows the learner to understand the pathophysiology required to provide the best medical care. It also gives the learner first-hand experience of the value and need for a multidisciplinary team approach to care.
Du: Faculty engagement and development are essential to the success of a regional campus. Dr. Spector, as the senior vice dean for faculty, could you please tell us what strategies you and your office have developed to ensure faculty development in a regional campus?
Dr. Nancy Spector: In my role as senior vice dean for faculty, I have worked with our Office of Faculty team on several strategic initiatives to ensure robust faculty development and engagement across our regional campuses. We have implemented a virtual New Faculty Orientation to seamlessly integrate new faculty members regardless of their location. Our mid-career faculty development program, Faculty Launch, provides targeted support and resources to help faculty advance their careers. We also ensure that faculty from regional campuses are actively involved in standing committees and college-wide initiatives, fostering a sense of inclusion and shared governance. Additionally, we host an annual Faculty Professional Development Day, offered in a hybrid online and in-person format, which brings together faculty from all campuses to participate in workshops, networking opportunities and collaborative sessions aimed at enhancing their professional skills and career growth.
To support these initiatives, we utilize the Faculty Affairs Dashboard, which provides valuable insights and data to inform our programs and track faculty progress, ensuring that our development efforts are data-driven and impactful. These efforts are part of our commitment to supporting faculty development and fostering a cohesive, inclusive academic community. We are also proud of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) and Executive Leadership in Healthcare (ELH) programs, which offer an intensive one-year fellowship of leadership training with extensive coaching, networking and mentoring opportunities aimed at expanding the national pool of qualified women candidates for leadership in academic medicine, dentistry, public health and pharmacy. One of this year’s ELH fellows is Suzanne Wenderoth, MD, who serves as executive vice president and chief medical officer at Tower Health and Reading Hospital, and professor of clinical medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine.
Additionally, we have robust funding opportunities available for faculty development initiatives. These opportunities include grants and awards aimed at supporting faculty research, professional development and innovative teaching practices. We also encourage and facilitate faculty attendance at relevant conferences, including those organized by the Association of American Medical Colleges, where they can network, learn best practices and stay updated on industry trends.
Du: It is required by the LCME that a medical school must ensure comparable educational experiences for medical students and equivalent methods of assessment across regional campuses. Dr. Smith, could you please share with us some of the early outcomes data from our West Reading Campus in the context of comparability?
Smith: Comparable educational experience of the medical student during all four years of education is prioritized. This is measured through surveys as well as objective assessment of medical knowledge by testing skills and student progress. National outcomes are available to the leadership of the school for comparative evaluation with other medical education institutions as well as internally within the school between campuses. The medical students at Drexel University College of Medicine rank highly and equally across our sites of educational experiences and with many medical institutions across the nation.
Du: Dr. Spector, are there any new faculty development programs you have in mind that might be specifically valuable to our faculty at Tower Health?
Spector: Absolutely. We are actively exploring several new faculty development programs tailored to meet the distinct needs of our faculty at Tower Health. This summer, we are launching a comprehensive needs assessment survey to gain in-depth insights into the specific areas where our faculty members require support and enhancement. This survey will serve as a critical foundation for our strategic planning. We encourage faculty to engage with our office if they have specific areas of interest or areas where they are seeking support. Based on the survey results and the identified needs, we are planning to introduce a series of targeted in-person programs focusing on key themes such as mentorship, allyship, sponsorship and strategic career planning. These programs will be meticulously crafted to provide practical tools, resources and networking opportunities that empower our faculty to excel in their roles and advance their careers effectively. Our goal is to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that fosters continuous growth and success for all faculty members at Tower Health.
Du: To wrap up, Dr. Cairns, could you share a personal reflection on what the West Reading Campus means to you?
Cairns: I am honored to serve as the Annenberg Dean of Drexel University College of Medicine during this critical phase in the development of the West Reading Campus. It is a unique opportunity to integrate an outstanding health care system with extraordinary faculty and students in a truly engaged and inviting community. I am grateful to all in the Tower Health and Greater Reading community for the opportunity!
Cecilia M. Smith, DO, associate dean of the Tower Health Regional Campus, professor and interim academic chair, Wei Du, MD, a professor and chair, and students Alexis Price-Moyer and Josette Graves, all of the College of Medicine, were quoted in a May 22 feature in The Philadelphia Inquirer about how the college’s expanding network of medical school campuses allows students to train all over the country. Read more.
“Students at Drexel University School of Medicine at Tower Health campus in West Reading collaborated with Centro Hispano to provide free health screenings, consultations and educational resources Thursday at the Hispanic Center in Reading.” Read more. Reading Eagle (May 16, 2024)
On May 1, 2024, MD program students, faculty and staff from Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health gathered to celebrate the class of 2026 for the annual Transition to Clinic event. The occasion highlights MD program students’ accomplishments in their first two years of medical education and their entry into clinical rotations at Tower Health – Reading Hospital. Read more.
Students at the College of Medicine’s West Reading campus at Tower Health were featured in a May 1 WFMZ-TV (Allentown, Pennsylvania) segment about third year students at the campus beginning their clinical rotations. Read more.
Medical students at the College of Medicine’s West Reading campus were featured in an April 28, 2024 WFMZ-TV (Allentown, Pennsylvania) segment about students partnering with the Reading Science Center for the first ever “Celebrate Science” event on the campus. Read more.
Cecilia M. Smith, DO, professor and interim academic chair, Department of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine, has been appointed associate dean, Tower Health Regional Campus on April 10, 2024. Read more.
Drexel University and Thomas Jefferson University are longtime allies in the fight against cancer. That partnership was formalized in 2013 as the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) Research Consortium, a relationship that was reinvigorated in 2021, in preparation for the center’s application to be named a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. Read more. (Pulse Spring 2024)
Last semester, the College of Medicine’s Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Professional Studies donated more than 60 microscopes and over 100 boxes of histology slides to the Total Experience Learning (TExpL) program at Albright College in Reading, Pa. TExpL instructors have already begun taking the compound microscopes to Reading School District classrooms to introduce fourth-grade students to a new scientific tool. Read more.
John LeMoine, MD program Class of 2025, talks about the friendships he’s formed during the first half of medical school as he continues in his first clerkship year. LeMoine, along with his roommates, has formed the Mexican and Hispanic Cuisine and Nature Therapy clubs as a way to enhance the extracurricular experience and provide enjoyment of Berks County for all his classmates. Read more on page 18.
Members of the College of Medicine community came together on Thursday, November 2 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City Philadelphia for Discovery Day 2023. The annual event highlights participants’ original research across many biomedical science and clinical research topics. Read more.
West Reading Welcomes the MD Program Class of 2027
The newest MD program class at Drexel College of Medicine at Tower Health toured Reading Hospital where they will do their future clinical training. They viewed murals in town and back at campus, they painted a portion of one sponsored by SOS Berks Opioid Coalition and designed by Reading artist Marian Njai. When completed, the mural, which is part of a series of opioid recovery-themed artwork to reduce stigma, will display at 11th & Richmond Street in Reading. View photos on Facebook.
Charles B. Cairns, MD, the Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg dean of the College of Medicine and senior vice president for medical affairs, was quoted in an Aug. 11 WFMZ-TV (Allentown, Pennsylvania) story about orientation activities for medical students at the College of Medicine at Tower Health’s West Reading campus. The outlet also produced a story on Aug. 10 about the college welcoming its third class of medical students. View video.
The MD program class of 2027 gathered at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia on Friday, August 11, to celebrate their entry into medical school with the White Coat Ceremony. The tradition underscores students’ commitment to the duties and values of the medical profession. Read more.
Shadowing physicians and assisting with research at Tower Health – Reading Hospital over the summer has been more than a way to pad résumés or pass time, said medical students who wrapped up their participation in an internship program earlier this month. Read more.
Transition to clinical role of the inaugural class of the College of Medicine at Tower Health was featured in a May 18 WFMZ-TV (Allentown, Pennsylvania) television segment and web story reported. Read more.
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“Tower Health to Welcome 108 New Medical Residents”
"Tower Health has once again fully matched the openings in its residency program and is preparing to add another 108 physician residents in 12 residency program across the health care system. The residents will continue their graduate medical education as part of Tower Health training for another three to five years, depending on their specialties." Reading Eagle (May 9, 2023) Read more.
Reading Hospital executive says thanks to doctors for all they do (opinion)
The College of Medicine was mentioned in a March 28 opinion article in Reading Eagle written by Charles F. Barbera, president and CEO of Reading Hospital, that thanked doctors, including student doctors from the College, and other staff for their contributions to the hospital. Read more.
HOP Broadens Reach in Berks County
While the Health Outreach Project (HOP) has been part of the College of Medicine’s culture for more than 25 years, the programming only expanded to Berks County, Pennsylvania, in 2021, when the College of Medicine at Tower Health opened in West Reading. HOP faculty advisor Eugene York, MD, is impressed with the work students have done to grow HOP programming around the campus. “It has been amazing, in a little over a year, to see what they have started and what they’ve accomplished so far,” York says. Read more.
Health Outreach Project Looks Back on First Year at West Reading Campus
While the Health Outreach Project (HOP) has been part of the Drexel University College of Medicine’s culture for more than 25 years, the community outreach programming only expanded to Berks County, Pennsylvania in 2021, when Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health opened in West Reading. HOP faculty advisor Eugene York, MD, is impressed with the work students have done to grow HOP programming around the campus. Read more.
Melodies and Maladies: Course bridges music, medicine
Daniel Schidlow, MD, a professor and emeritus dean in the College of Medicine, and Abigail Murtha, a student in the College, were interviewed in a Dec. 5 WFMZ-TV (Allentown, Pennsylvania) story about a course Schidlow is teaching at the College’s West Reading campus on the maladies that afflicted famous composers. Read more.
Meet Alexis Price-Moyer, MD Program Class of 2025
"Having a medical school here will absolutely change the lives of those that may not be able to see a physician due to cost, and it gives the younger population a clear view that they have the option to pursue a career in medicine that they may not have been exposed to before. It touches my heart that I will be able to give back to a community that I love and have a deep connection to." Read more.
Here Are Some Tips to Help Manage Holiday Stress
In a Nov. 29 column, Eduardo Espiridion, MD, an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the College of Medicine at Tower Health and chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Tower Health - Reading Hospital, offered advice for managing holiday season stress and protecting your mental health. Read more.
LGBT Center of Greater Reading Partners with Drexel University Medical Students to Hold Health Fair
Drexel’s College of Medicine was mentioned in an Oct. 31 Reading Eagle story about a community health fair it hosted with the LGBT Center of Greater Reading and Tower Health at its Reading Campus. Read more.
Innovation Shines at Tower Health Research Day
On October 12, Tower Health hosted its second annual Research Day. The event showcased the recent scholarly activity of fellows, residents and medical students across the health system through poster and podium presentations. Read more.
Resiliency Tips to Help You Make it Through the Term
College of Medicine student Megan Bradley, a trained resiliency coach, offered tips for bouncing back and through hurdles in academia. Read more.
Peer Mentoring Brings First, Second-Year Medical Students Together on West Reading Campus
Entering medical school is a major transition for incoming students, bringing nerves and excitement in equal measure. Each year, second-year MD Program students serve as peer mentors to incoming first-year students – and this fall, the peer pairings had added significance on the College of Medicine’s West Reading Campus. Read more.
Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health Welcomes New Students
Karen Restifo, MD, JD, regional vice dean of the College of Medicine’s campus at Tower Health, was quoted in an Aug. 4 WFMZ-TV (Allentown, Pennsylvania) segment about its newest class of students touring the West Reading area, including painting a mural and enjoying treats from a local bakery. Watch video.
A New Medical Campus
Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health opened its doors last summer to its first cohort of medical students, launching a proud new chapter in the college’s 174-year history. Drexel Magazine (Summer 2022) Read more.
Free health fair in Reading connects medical students with seniors
There are numerous obstacles for older Latinos in Berks County and nationwide when it comes to getting proper health care, local Latino leaders say. Reading Eagle (May 11, 2022) Read more.
Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, Class of 2025, Orientation Week
Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health Campus Overview Update
Tower Health Street Medicine Program Launches Mobile Eye Clinic
Eugene York, MD, course director of the Health Advocacy Practicum at the College of Medicine at Tower Health, was quoted in a Dec. 7 Sanatoga Post article about the Tower Health ‘Street Medicine’ clinic adding eye services. The clinics were also mentioned in a Dec. 6 WFMZ-TV (Allentown, Pennsylvania) segment. Read more.
2021 Building Berks Award
Drexel University College of Medicine is honored to have received a 2021 Building Berks award from the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) in Berks County, Pa. The award was given for the design, aesthetics and economic impact of our new regional medical campus, Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health. We are so glad to be part of the Berks County community and to have been celebrated among so many innovative local projects. Event photos can be found on the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=GreaterReadingChamber&set=a.4608988189190495.
Meet Marquis Winston, MD Program Class of 2025, West Reading Campus
"The College of Medicine takes pride in giving back to their community, something that means a great deal to me. I was drawn to opportunities to join student-run outreach programs or volunteer in local clinics; the chance to be a part of a cohort of like-minded students making a difference in a community is really what drew me to the College of Medicine." Read more.
College of Medicine Students Participate in Mural Painting Project
Karen Restifo, MD, JD, regional vice dean for the College of Medicine at Tower Health campus, was quoted in stories about students from the inaugural class of the new College of Medicine at Tower Health campus painting a community mural sponsored by ruOK Berks?, the Berks County Suicide Prevention Task Force. The news was reported August 3 by Reading Eagle and Berks Weekly, and Aug. 4 by WFMZ-TV.
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Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health Opens with Celebration
Drexel University College of Medicine, Tower Health and local community members came together Tuesday, July 27 to celebrate the grand opening of the new four-year regional medical campus, Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health. The campus, located less than one mile and within walking distance to Reading Hospital, will welcome its inaugural class of 40 first-year medical students in early August. Read more.
West Reading Campus Opening in the Media
Ribbon cut on new medical school in Berks
"From its Gilded Age of industry to its accomplishments on the Reading Railroad, you can add this moment to the annals of Berks County history." wfmz.com (July 27, 2021)
69 News at 5:30: Berks Edition - Medical school opens in Wyomissing
"A new state-of-the-art medical school is now open in Wyomissing. 40 students will attend classes and study at the school, which is a joint venture between Drexel University and Berks County-based Tower Health. Jim Vasil has the latest on today's ribbon cutting and what the school means for the area." wfmz.com (July 27, 2021)
Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health in Wyomissing ready for students
"Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health is ready to welcome its inaugural class of first-year medical students next week." Reading Eagle (July 27, 2021)
Drexel College of Medicine at Tower Health Celebrates Campus Opening
"On Tuesday, July 27, Drexel University College of Medicine celebrated the opening of a new four-year regional medical campus, located at 50 Innovation Way, Wyomissing, PA., in collaboration with Tower Health." BCTV (July 27, 2021)
Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health Celebrates Campus Opening
"Drexel University College of Medicine celebrated the opening of the new four-year regional medical campus Tuesday morning, located at 50 Innovation Way, in Wyomissing, in collaboration with Tower Health." Berks Weekly (July 27, 2021)
Meet Josette Graves, MD Student
"I am looking forward to connecting with my classmates and exploring the area! Given our small class size at the West Reading campus, our inaugural class will feel like family." Read more.
Meet Our West Reading Students
Students Temi Daramola, Simar Chawla, Nolan Feola and Cassandra Mitchell talk about their clerkship experience at Reading Hospital - Tower Health.
Meet Eugene York, MD
Eugene York, MD, is the course director of the Health Advocacy Practicum (HAP) at Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health in West Reading, Pa. He has served the College of Medicine as a clinical associate professor. A clinician at Reading Hospital – Tower Health, Dr. York founded the Reading Hospital Street Medicine Program. Read more.
Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health – July 2021 Opening on Track
Dr. Karen Restifo, Regional Vice Dean of Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, located in West Reading, Pa., gives a progress update on the new building’s construction and what awaits the incoming MD Program class.
Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health on track to welcome students in August
"The new Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health is not yet ready to welcome visitors, but Dr. Karen Restifo can already see what the inside of the building will look like in a few short months. "Every time I come in here, it's more and more inspiring," said Restifo, regional vice dean of Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, during a recent tour of the building. "I can envision the students studying here, and the faculty and staff coming in and getting ready for the students to come."" Read more.
Tower Health unveils new Drexel College of Medicine branch campus
"The first class of 40 students arrives at the Wyomissing campus in August." Philadelphia Business Journal (Subscription Required) Read more.
First look at Drexel College of Medicine at Tower Health opening in Berks
"The Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health in Wyomissing is getting ready to welcome its inaugural class. The school is on track to welcome 40 first-year medical students in August." WFMZ-TV 69 (May 5, 2021) Read more.
Daniel V. Schidlow, MD, Joins College of Medicine at Tower Health
Daniel V. Schidlow, MD, is the director of the Bioethics and Professional Formation course at Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health in West Reading, Pa. Schidlow served the College of Medicine as the Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Dean and senior vice president of medical affairs for eight years, returning in 2020 after a sabbatical to serve as a professor in the Departments of Pediatrics, Pharmacology & Physiology, and Medicine. Read more.
Q&A: Karen Restifo, MD, JD, Regional Vice Dean, Tower Health Campus
Karen Restifo, MD, JD, was appointed to the newly created position of regional vice dean of the College of Medicine’s Tower Health campus in West Reading, Pennsylvania. She comes to Drexel with a wealth of experience in medical school leadership. She also brings to the table a deep understanding of student affairs, the accreditation process and medical ethics. Read more.
Meet John Repasch
"As a brand new, state-of-the-art facility, the West Reading campus will offer a host of cutting-edge simulation technology that will work hand in hand with the Standardized Patient (SP) program to provide our students with an interactive learning experience. One example that will be utilized a lot is the SimMan 3G Plus, a realistic human patient simulator that can be used to portray all types of scenarios, requiring physical findings that would be difficult or dangerous to replicate with an SP." Read more.
Meet Orcel Kounga
"As the director of admissions and student affairs, it is my responsibility to work alongside the admissions and student affairs team to select and support highly motivated and skilled medical students to join the College of Medicine’s West Reading campus. My goal for the West Reading campus is to recruit a diverse class that will help create a unique identity at the new location. I look forward to attracting medical students who are excited and focused on helping to address the critical health problems in our society. Drexel University, the College of Medicine and Tower Health are well-aligned to address these issues." Read more.
Drexel, Tower Health Medical School Set for July Finish
The Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health is taking shape in Wyomissing, with completion set for July. "The hope would be that as students come out here and train out here, they will fall in love with the area and will hopefully stay in residencies," said Dr. Karen Restifo, the college's regional vice dean. Read more.
COVID-19 Immunology Study Is A Collaborative Effort Of Many
The pursuit for more information about the COVID-19 coronavirus has led a group of College of Medicine researchers to West Reading, Pa. and back again, with some of their vital work taking place before the sun is up. Read more.
Building West Reading Campus, Architects Focus on Community
SLAM architects aren't just building a new facility in West Reading for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health -- they're building a community hub. Read more.
Meet Annie Robel, MD Program Class of 2023
"I've been considering specializing in OB/GYN for a while. I think women's health is really important and interesting. I really wanted to spend this summer looking into that a little more, and did an internship that was half clinical shadowing in the hospital, and half doing clinical research with my mentor Dr. Jiang, an OB/GYN doctor in West Reading." Read more.
Tower Health and Drexel Celebrate ‘Topping Off’ at New Facility for College of Medicine
Tower Health and Drexel University celebrated an official “Topping Off” ceremony for the development of an additional site location of Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, to be opened in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Read more.
Tower Health and College of Medicine Break Ground on New Four-Year Regional Campus
Tower Health and Drexel University held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 17 for the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health four- year regional campus in West Reading. Read more.
Here We Grow: A New Regional Campus
The College of Medicine will gain a four-year regional medical campus in West Reading near Reading Hospital thanks to a 20-year academic affiliation agreement signed by Drexel University and Tower Health. The collaboration between the two institutions was celebrated in a signing ceremony at the end of February, after it received the approval of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. (Drexel University College of Medicine Alumni Magazine Spring/Summer 2019) Read more.
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