Clinton Iadanza
Clinton Iadanza, who has more than two decades of experience in education—including assessment, educational research, program evaluation, student support, and continuous quality improvement—has been selected to join Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s College of Osteopathic Medicine team as director of Assessment and Quality Improvement.
Prior to joining the IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine team, Iadanza held medical education roles at Duquesne University Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine and New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University. His work has included developing assessment and research initiatives, supporting curriculum and program development, and using data to improve student learning and institutional effectiveness.
“Dr. Iadanza brings a wealth of expertise, insight, and personal experience in the development of educational infrastructure and support systems in medical education, including to address rural challenges. We could not be more honored or excited to have him joining our team at IUP,” Founding Dean of IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine Miko Rose said. “Assessing our work and ensuring that we continue to serve our students with the most effective curriculum and delivery of instruction is a priority, and Dr. Iadanza’s unique expertise will help us to meet our goal of student success,” she said.
Iadanza earned his doctor of education degree in educational leadership from Western Illinois University, an educational specialist degree from Missouri Baptist University, a master of education from William Woods University, and a bachelor of education from Central Methodist University.
“I’m excited to join the IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine at such an important point in its development,” Iadanza said. “The opportunity to help build a culture of continuous improvement while supporting the college’s commitment to strengthening rural health and preparing physicians to serve communities across Pennsylvania is incredibly meaningful to me.”
As director of Assessment and Quality Improvement, Iadanza is responsible for leading the development of IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine’s assessment and continuous quality improvement processes, working with faculty and college leadership to evaluate student learning and curriculum effectiveness, support accreditation, and using data to guide educational and institutional improvement.
IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine holds pre-accreditation status from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation and is actively recruiting and admitting students to its College of Osteopathic Medicine to begin medical instruction within the approved osteopathic medical curriculum. The first class of students is anticipated to enter in fall 2027.
IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine has as its mission to serve rural communities, affordability, and clinical opportunities throughout all four years of medical education at IUP. IUP currently has 290 percent of the required clinical training affiliation agreement spots, all at rural healthcare providers, that are required for accreditation.
There are only three colleges of osteopathic medicine in Pennsylvania, all at private universities; IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine is the only college of osteopathic medicine at a public university.
Since its founding in 1875, IUP has evolved from a teacher-training institution into a doctoral research university recognized for its commitment to student success and achievement. IUP’s Impact 150 comprehensive campaign is designed to honor a legacy of educational excellence while looking toward a future of innovation, public service, and leadership in healthcare education, including the first college of osteopathic medicine at a public university in the commonwealth.