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Wonderful conversation about health in all the ways, including inconceivable concepts - join me for this episode with Dr. John Lucas and discover how osteopathy actually is all around and presence in Chicago is expanding!
John Lucas, DO, is the Founding Dean and Chief Academic Officer for the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM) at The Chicago School. Joining in 2023, he leads efforts to develop and operationalize the college in Chicago, IL. Previously, Dr. Lucas held senior roles at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), including Senior Vice President for institutional advancement and Interim Campus Dean, where he oversaw strategic initiatives, graduate medical education, and clinical operations. He also led ViaSTAR, VCOM's subsidiary for intellectual property and simulation outreach.
A board-certified emergency medicine physician, Dr. Lucas has extensive clinical and administrative experience, including directing education and residency programs. He built 21 residency training programs as Division Vice President of graduate medical education at HCA Healthcare. Dr. Lucas earned his BS in psychology/biology from James Madison University, where he played football, and his DO degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, completing his residency at Lehigh Valley Health System.
John Lucas, DO, is the Founding Dean and Chief Academic Officer for the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM) at The Chicago School. Joining in 2023, he leads efforts to develop and operationalize the college in Chicago, IL. Previously, Dr. Lucas held senior roles at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), including Senior Vice President for institutional advancement and Interim Campus Dean, where he oversaw strategic initiatives, graduate medical education, and clinical operations. He also led ViaSTAR, VCOM's subsidiary for intellectual property and simulation outreach.
A board-certified emergency medicine physician, Dr. Lucas has extensive clinical and administrative experience, including directing education and residency programs. He built 21 residency training programs as Division Vice President of graduate medical education at HCA Healthcare. Dr. Lucas earned his BS in psychology/biology from James Madison University, where he played football, and his DO degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, completing his residency at Lehigh Valley Health System.
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