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“IUP’s college of osteopathic medicine will focus on identifying, recruiting, and educating those hidden healthcare heroes who may not even realize their own potential to become our next generation of physicians. We will carefully refine and document our successes, creating a revolutionary national model for scouting and bolstering future healthcare leaders, especially for our rural communities.”

Miko Rose, DO, FNAOME
Founding Dean, IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine

The IUPCOM team during the ribbon cutting ceremony

The IUPCOM team during the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Dr. Miko Rose, DO, FNAOME
Founding Dean

IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine

Ryan Smith, DO, PhD
Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Graduate Medical Education

IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine

Luke Mortensen, PhD
Associate Dean of Preclinical Affairs
Jamie Murphy
Director of Admissions and Student Affairs

IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine

Lisa Estrada
IUP Executive in Residence
Former Executive at ScionHealth
Jack Brose, DO, FAAFP
Consultant and Executive Mentor
Executive Dean Emeritus/Professor, Ohio University

IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine

Rachel Partida
Clerical Assistant

IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine

Byron Wingrove
Management Tech

IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine

Clinton Iadanza
Director of Assessment & QI
Sandra Riley
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Sandy Riley joined the IUP COM team as the assistant director of financial aid in July 2026.  Prior to her work with IUP COM, she was a fiscal assistant with the IUP Office of Undergraduate Admissions, worked as the financial aid officer for Lenape Practical Nursing for nine years, and worked at the Indiana County Assistance Office as an income maintenance caseworker. Riley, a native of Kittanning who makes her home in Indiana, has a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from IUP.
Sarah Bradshaw
Clerical Assistant 2
Sarah Bradshaw joined the IUP COM team in 2026 as a clerical assistant. She holds an Associate’s Degree in liberal studies from Howard Community College, a Dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and International Studies from IUP, and a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Boston University. Before her current role at IUP, Bradshaw worked in customer service and shareholder relations at companies including Holiday Inn Express, Innisfree M&A, and Staples.
Zipporah Prescott
Clerical Assistant 2

Zipporah Prescott joined the IUP COM team as a clerical assistant 2 in June 2026. Native to Lancaster, she earned her Bachelor of Science degrees in Human Resource Management and General Management from IUP and her Master’s Degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education from IUP. Prior to her current position, she worked for two years as a graduate resident director for IUP Housing, where she supervised resident assistants. 

Cheryl Doane
Professor of Medicine
Stephanie Klinesmith
Assistant Professor
Marina Diioia
Professor of Medicine
Sophia Johnson
Associate Professor
Joel Bonnaud
Admissions Recruiting Specialist

College of Osteopathic Medicine