College of Osteopathic Medicine

Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

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4 Years

Building tomorrow's leaders in medicine.

Elevate your skills and channel your passion for helping others into a meaningful career as an osteopathic physician. The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program at D’Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DYU-COM) is designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to prepare for licensure and residency. With a foundation in osteopathic principles and an emphasis on whole-person care, DYU-COM prepares graduates to serve patients across diverse settings while addressing the future needs of healthcare. Students benefit from hands-on clinical training, strong mentorship, and a commitment to community health.

$229,300

Median annual wage for physicians and surgeons in 2023 (BLS)
3%

National job growth projected from 2024–2034 (BLS)
~45,000

Residency positions offered in the 2024 Match (NRMP)
2,000+

Clinical Hours

Dr. Jay Danto

Associate Dean of Osteopathic Integration

I knew I found a new home when I came to D’Youville University to meet the team and explore the community. The opportunity to grow osteopathic medicine and help expand access to care in Western New York resonates deeply with my values. My lifetime commitment to osteopathic medicine, combined with the alignment between DYU’s mission and my philosophy, is truly inspirational.

Program Requirements

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and have successfully completed prerequisite coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and behavioral sciences. A minimum GPA of 3.2 and MCAT score of 501 are recommended for consideration. Additional requirements include three (3) letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and evidence of service or leadership. The admissions committee evaluates applicants holistically, considering academic preparation, motivation for osteopathic medicine, and alignment with DYU-COM’s mission.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The DO program is completed over four academic years. Years 1–2 emphasize biomedical sciences, osteopathic principles, and early clinical exposure. Years 3–4 focus on core clinical clerkships and elective rotations. Successful completion of all required courses, OMM labs, and clinical rotations, as well as demonstration of professional competencies, are required for graduation.

CLINICAL TRAINING

During the third and fourth years of the program, students transition into clinical education through a series of required core clerkships. These core rotations provide a broad foundation in the major areas of medicine and are designed to ensure that every graduate develops the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors necessary to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Students complete clerkships in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, psychiatry, obstetrics/gynecology, and emergency medicine. Each core rotation is four (4) weeks in length and takes place at affiliated hospitals, clinics, and community health centers across the Buffalo–Niagara region as well as partner sites throughout New York State. This structure allows students to gain valuable experience in diverse practice settings, from large healthcare systems to community-based primary care.

In addition to the required clerkships, students have the opportunity to pursue elective rotations in a wide range of specialties such as cardiology, radiology, orthopedics, anesthesiology, and more. These electives allow students to tailor their education to individual interests and career goals, while also deepening their understanding of subspecialty care.

Through this balanced mix of core and elective experiences, students graduate with a strong generalist foundation, the flexibility to explore specialty interests, and the preparation to excel in residency training.

EXAMINATION AND LICENSURE

Students must pass COMLEX Level 1 and COMLEX Level 2 in order to graduate. Graduates are then eligible to sit for COMLEX Level 3 during residency training.

COMLEX Level 1: Reported on a Pass/Fail scale. Students must earn a passing result for progression.
COMLEX Level 2: Reported on a numeric scale of 9–999. Students must achieve a minimum passing score of 400 for progression.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Students are expected to uphold the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior. This includes maintaining academic integrity, demonstrating respect for patients and colleagues, and meeting the professionalism competencies outlined in the DYU-COM student handbook.

RESIDENCY PREPARATION

Comprehensive advising is provided throughout the program to prepare students for the residency match. Faculty mentors and career advisors assist with specialty selection, ERAS applications, mock interviews, and personal statement reviews.

ACCREDITATION STATUS

D’Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DYU-COM) is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) with Pre-Accreditation Status. This designation affirms that DYU-COM has demonstrated the structures, policies, and resources necessary to provide a quality osteopathic medical education and represents a key milestone on the path to full accreditation.

With Pre-Accreditation Status, DYU-COM is permitted to recruit and enroll students. Our leadership, faculty, and staff remain dedicated to maintaining compliance with COCA standards while fostering growth, transparency, and continuous improvement throughout this rigorous process.

Learn more about the accreditation standards by visiting COCA’s website.

College of Medicine

College of Osteopathic Medicine

Program at a Glance

Location = Buffalo, New York

1st Cohort = 90 Students

2-Yrs Didactic / 2-Yrs Clinical

Healthcare Campus Environment

Includes Cadaveric Anatomy

Immersive Simulation Space

Multiple Residency Pathways

Core Clerkships Provided

Doctoral Programs

This program develops the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to become a compassionate, community-oriented physician. The curriculum provides a meaningful integration of biomedical sciences, clinical skills, and osteopathic principles to ensure all students are prepared for licensure and residency training.

Key Features

Industry Relevance: Training that meets the current/future needs of healthcare.
Practitioner-oriented: Hands-on learning with early community exposures.
Strong Mentorship/Supervision: Guided by experienced physician faculty.
Holistic Perspective: Focused on the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
Social Connectedness: Dedicated to improving health of all populations.

Residency Options After Completing the DO Program
After completing the DO program, students are prepared to advance and serve in a wide array of residency training settings, choosing from more than 40 specialties. Options range from primary care (family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics) to specialty fields like emergency medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and obstetrics and gynaecology.

Why Choose D’Youville?

We’re future-focused, patient-centered, and committed to healthcare education.

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Strong Foundations: Participate in curriculum including cadaveric anatomy.

Ed-Tech Innovations : Train with advanced simulation and virtual anatomy tools.

Community Relevance : Experience early exposures to OMM and community clinics.

Campus Environment : Integrate into a well-established health sciences university.

Interprofessional: Study alongside students in 15+ healthcare professions.

Admissions FAQs

DOES YOUR SCHOOL ACCEPT “AP” CREDITS?

Yes, AP credits may be applied toward prerequisite coursework. Transcripts will be reviewed to determine which AP credits fulfill admissions requirements. If clarification is needed, a letter from the Registrar’s Office may be required to verify the applicable coursework.

WHAT GPA AND MCAT SCORES DO I NEED TO APPLY?

Applicants should have at least a 3.2 Science GPA and a 3.2 Overall GPA (on a 4.0 scale), and a minimum MCAT score of 501. Admissions is highly competitive, so higher GPAs and MCAT scores can improve your chances. AACOMAS completes all GPA calculations.

I STILL HAVE PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK IN PROGRESS. CAN MY APPLICATION BE REVIEWED?

Yes! Just be sure to list any courses you’re currently taking or planning to take on your AACOMAS application. All degree and prerequisite requirements must be finished by the time you start classes, or your acceptance could be rescinded.

WHAT IF MY SCHOOL DOES NOT HAVE A PRE-HEALTH COMMITTEE?

A Pre-health committee letter is preferred, but not required. Applicants without a pre-health committee letter can submit three individual recommendations. It is strongly recommended to have a DO/MD letter.

CAN I SUBMIT MY LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION WITH MY AACOMAS APPLICATION?

Yes, we prefer letters to be submitted through AACOMAS. Letters of recommendation may also be submitted by email or mail, provided they are sent directly by the original author.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY GRADE CHANGES OR I FINISH A COURSE AFTER SUBMITTING MY AACOMAS APPLICATION?

Ask your college or university to send an updated official transcript to AACOMAS as soon as possible. AACOMAS will then update your application and forward it to the schools you selected. Be sure to check the AACOMAS website for important dates and instructions on Academic Updates.

CAN TEMPORARY RESIDENTS, DACA RECIPIENTS, OR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS APPLY?

At this time, we can only consider applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Pending residency and F-1 visa holders are not eligible.

HOW SOON WILL I HEAR BACK AFTER MY INTERVIEW?

DYU-COM utilizes the AACOMAS portal and a rolling admissions process, ensuring applicants receive timely decisions throughout the cycle.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I WANT TO WITHDRAW MY APPLICATION?

If you decide to withdraw your application, email the Office of Admissions at DOadmissions@dyu.edu with your request in writing. This allows us to update our records and ensure you no longer receive application updates or reminders.

WHAT ARE THE TUITION AND FEES?

	2025-2026 Academic Year
Tuition	$55,000
Comprehensive Student Services Fee	$5,600
Total	$60,600

Meet Our Faculty

Jay Danto
1. Associate Dean of Osteopathic Integration
Email: dantoj@dyc.edu Phone: 716-829-8237 Office: 712 Main

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Rajashree Pandit
1. Associate Dean of Preclinical Medical Education
Email: panditr@dyu.edu Office: 712 Main Street

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Nicholas Camposeo
1. Associate Dean for Clinical Medical Education
Email: camposeo@dyu.edu Office: 712 Main Street

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Meet Our Faculty

How to Enroll

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

A prospective DYU-COM student must satisfy the following requirements to be considered for admission:

1. Citizenship

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident.

2. Academic Prerequisites

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Candidates from institutions with a formal articulation agreement for a combined degree may be considered for an exception.
A minimum grade of “C” or higher is required in all prerequisite courses. Pass/Fail (P/S) grades awarded during COVID-19 pandemic semesters will be accepted if traditional grading was not available.

Required Coursework:

English – 6 semester hours (only required if undergraduate degree was earned at a non-English speaking institution
Biology (with lab) – 4 semester hours (general biology or zoology acceptable)
General Chemistry (with lab) – 8 semester hours
Organic Chemistry I (with lab) – 4 semester hours
Organic Chemistry II (with lab) – 4 semester hours
- Biochemistry (with or without lab) may substitute for Organic Chemistry II
Physics (with lab) – minimum 4 semester hours
Mathematics and/or Computer Science – minimum 3 semester hours
Behavioral Sciences – minimum 6 semester hours (examples: psychology, sociology, anthropology)

3. Advanced Placement (AP) / International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit

Certain prerequisites may be fulfilled with qualifying AP or IB exam scores:

English – AP English Composition/Literature (4 or 5) or IB Language A (6 or 7)
Biology – AP Biology (4 or 5) or IB Biology (6 or 7)
Chemistry – AP Chemistry (4 or 5) or IB Chemistry (6 or 7)
Physics – AP Physics (4 or 5) or IB Physics (6 or 7)
Math/Computer Science – AP Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB/BC, or Statistics (4 or 5), or IB Mathematics (6 or 7)
Behavioral Sciences – AP Psychology (4 or 5) or IB Psychology (6 or 7)

4. MCAT Requirement

All applicants must submit an MCAT score of ≥ 501 (50th percentile).
A GPA of 3.2 or higher is strongly preferred given the rigor of medical education.
DYU-COM admissions decisions are holistic, evaluating GPA, MCAT, service to community, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and interviews.

5. Letters of Recommendation

Applicants must submit either:

A Pre-Health Committee Letter / Composite Letter (preferred), or
Three individual letters
- Two from faculty members (at least one in a science discipline)
- One from a supervisor of a long-term work, service, research, or clinical experience
  - If not available, an additional faculty letter may be substituted

Strongly recommended: a letter from a DO or MD (non-family member).

HOW TO APPLY

Students interested in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program must apply through the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS)

Application Steps:

Submit AACOMAS Application
- Complete and submit your primary application through the AACOMAS portal. Be sure to include all required transcripts, MCAT scores, and letters of recommendation.
Secondary Application
- Eligible applicants will be invited to complete a supplemental application specific to D’Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Instructions will be provided via email.
Interview Process
- Selected applicants will be invited to participate in an admissions interview, which is required for consideration.
Decision Notification
- Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis after the interview process is complete.

Important Dates:

Application Deadline: March 31
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early to allow sufficient time for processing, review, and interview consideration. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

All application materials for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program must be submitted by March 31. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early to allow sufficient time for processing, review, and interview consideration. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered for admission.

TRANSFERABILITY

DYU-COM does not accept transfer credits from other institutions toward the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program. All coursework, including pre-clinical and clinical training, must be completed in full at DYU-COM to ensure the integrity and continuity of the curriculum.

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Donna Fletch

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Donna Fletch

Executive Assistant

716-829-8003

fletchd@dyc.edu

712 Main

Biography

Donna Fletch is a Buffalo native and administrative professional with an extensive background supporting executive leadership in healthcare, higher education, including several years at Duke University / Duke Health Systems. Before joining the College of Osteopathic Medicine as Executive Assistant to the Dean, she supported the Department of Medicine at Roswell Comprehensive Cancer Center.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Services from UB with a focus in social assistance professions and holds a Certificate in Human Services Technology from Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh NC.

Donna currently resides in North Buffalo, enjoying an area rich in Buffalo’s history and eclectic venues.

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Ashley Hahn

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Ashley Hahn, M.Ed.

Admissions Staff

716-829-7561

hahnas@dyu.edu

KAB 204

Biography

Ashley Hahn, M.Ed. is a Northeast Ohio native who now resides in Buffalo, NY. She completed her undergraduate degree at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, OH, and her graduate degree at Kent State University in Kent, OH. She gained 12 years of experience in education, including tutoring, classroom teaching, college & career advising, and undergraduate admissions, before joining the D’Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine as an Admissions Counselor and Recruiter in October 2025

Education & Training

Master of Education in Literacy/Reading (M.Ed.), Kent State University (2015)
Bachelor of Science in Adolescent/Young Adult Language Arts Education (B.S.), Youngstown State University (2011)

Awards & Honors

Emerging Leader – Ohio Association for College Admissions Counseling (2024)

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Stephanie Goral

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Stephanie Goral

Assistant Dean, Medical Admissions

gorals@dyu.edu

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Jay Danto

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Jay Danto, DO

Associate Dean of Osteopathic Integration
Interim Chair of the Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Department
Professor of Osteopathic Medicine

716-829-8237

dantoj@dyc.edu

712 Main

Biography

Jay B. Danto, D.O. is a experienced osteopathic physician dually board-certified in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (ONMM) and in Family Medicine/OMT (osteopathic manipulative treatment). He currently serves as the Associate Dean of Osteopathic Integration, OMM Interim Department Chair, and Professor of Osteopathic Medicine at D’Youville University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, proposed (DYU-COM).

Dr. Danto has been involved in osteopathic medical education throughout his career with over half his career primarily devoted to it. He has actively contributed to the osteopathic profession through extensive teaching at undergraduate and graduate professional levels, including international courses. This is the sixth inaugural faculty in which Dr. Danto has served and the fifth inaugural faculty in which he started in a leadership position. At DYU, this is his first time he’s had the opportunity to serve as an Associate Dean. Along this 15-year journey in Academia, Dr. Danto was the co-Program Director of both combined Internal Medicine/ONMM and combined Family Medicine/ONMM residency programs.

Since joining the team at DYU-COM, Dr. Danto has embarked on broadening his leadership experience and service by serving the following associations in the following positions:

Osteopathic Cranial Academy (OCA)
- Board of Directors
- Credentials Committee
American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO)
- Vice Chair for Postdoctoral Training Committee for ONMM Residency Programs
- Publications Committee
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
- Bureau of Osteopathic Research and Public Health
New York State Osteopathic Medicine Society (NYSOMS)
- Regional Osteopathic Convention Committee
- Young Physicians Committee

Education & Training

D.O., Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1994
B.S., Psychology, Michigan State University, 1989
Internship, Internal Medicine Track, St. John–Oakland Hospital / Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1995
Residency, Family Practice, St. John–Oakland Hospital / Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1997

Research Interests

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Osteopathic Medical Education

Awards & Honors

"Golden Sacrum" – awarded by KCU Faculty Superlatives in 2018.
"Honored Dedication to Postgraduate Education" – received from Northeast Regional Medical Center in 2016.
"Skilled Item Writer" – recognized by the NBOME in 2013.
Faculty Development Poster Award for Outstanding Innovation – presented by the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Directors of Medical Education in 1997.
Chief Resident of Family Practice – appointed at Oakland General Hospital in 1996.
Student Osteopathic Medical Association Silver Scholarship for Outstanding Dedication to the Osteopathic Profession – awarded in 1992.
Award Winning Paper with Presentation – received at the 1991 Convention of the American Osteopathic Association to the American Academy of Osteopathic Addictionologists.

Publications

2025

“Designing a Pilot Study to Assess the Relationship Between Colon Somatic Dysfunction and Iliotibial Band Syndrome,” CM Carlos, J. Nagler, S. Aziz, N. Heeres, M. Zittel, V. Hernandez, JB Danto. Annual Spring Poster Competition & Research Day, Touro University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, Great Falls Campus
“Designing a Study to Assess for the Key Lesion in Patients with Long-COVID Headache,” M. Bethel, JM Lindquist, S. Gill, N. Kaur, JB Danto. Annual Spring Poster Competition & Research Day, Touro University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, Great Falls Campus
“Osteopathic Approach to Headaches and the 5 Models of Care,” V. Arora, MR Ny, D. Lee, PK Hoffman, L. Claus, N. Kaur, JB Danto. Annual Spring Poster Competition & Research, Touro University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, Great Falls Campus
“Designing a Case-Series to Assess Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Long-COVID Headache,” J. Nagler, H. Paulose, JB Danto. Annual Spring Poster Competition & Research, Touro University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, Great Falls Campus

2024

“Interdisciplinary Collaboration of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, Physical Therapy, and Medical Acupuncture to Promote Healthy Aging in Post-polio Syndrome: A Case Study,” C. Aprigliano, V. Arora, S. Danto, C. Dahm, J. Danto. Annual Spring Poster Competition & Research Day, Touro University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, Great Falls Campus
“Examination of OMM as a tool for Depression,” A. Kim, J. Garcon, C. Padda, A. Reyes, JB Danto. Annual Spring Poster Competition & Research Day, Touro University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, Great Falls Campus
“Somatovisceral Connection Between the Iliotibial Band and the Colon,” CM Carlos, E. Webber, R. Schmidt, JB Danto. Annual Spring Poster Competition & Research Day, Touro University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, Great Falls Campus
“OMT & Acupuncture as Part of Nonsurgical Treatment Approach for Degenerative Spondylolisthesis,” S. Drobek, C. Aprigliano, M. Olivas, JB Danto, M. Zittel, N. Heeres, S. Aziz, V. Hernandez, F. Nazir, JB Danto. Annual Spring Poster Competition & Research Day, Touro University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, Great Falls Campus
“Association of Bamboo Spine with Flattened Cervical Spine and Straight Back Syndrome,” Annual Spring Poster Competition & Research Day, Touro University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, Great Falls Campus
“Osteopathic manipulative treatment for pediatric Long-COVID headache: A case report.” Danto, S., J. Danto. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, Vol. 51 – March

2023

“Tackling Structure and Function with an Osteopathic Approach: A Patient with a Herniated Lumbar Disc and a Small Hemipelvis.” Danto, S., J. Danto. AAO Convocation Poster Session – March
“Acupuncture as Part of a Nonsurgical Treatment Approach to Degenerative Spondylolisthesis.” – Danto, J., S. Danto, American Academy of Medical Acupuncture Poster Session – April
“Symptomatic relief of perineural cyst after Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression Therapy.” Danto, S., J. Danto. Kansas City University Poster Session – April

2020

“SARS-CoV2 OMT: A Relative Contraindication to Thoracic Pump Technique and an Additional Indication for the Elderly”, Jay Danto, The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, July 2020 Published online first

2016

“Correlation of Somatic Dysfunction With Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Findings: An Observational Study.” Karen T. Snider, DO; Robert P Schneider, DO; Eric J. Snider, DO; Jay B. Danto, DO; Charles W. Lehnardt, DO; Christopher S. Ngo, DO; Jane C. Johnson, MA; Timothy A. Sheneman, DO. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, June 2016, Vol. 116, 358-369. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2016.076

2015

“Osteopathic Considerations in Osteoarthritis of the Knee Resulting from Medial Meniscal Tear.” ATSU Poster Presentation. Co-Investigator
“Orthostatic Hypotension and benefits from osteopathic manipulative treatment combined with standard therapy: A case review.” Ken Baxa, DO OGME2, Matthew Hardee DO, Jay Danto DO. Northeast Regional Medical Center Poster Presentation Competition Fall 2015

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Nanik Sakhrani

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Nanik Sakhrani, MD

Neuroanatomy Faculty

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Pre-Clinical Medical Education

Nicholas Camposeo

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Nicholas Camposeo, DO, FACEP

Associate Dean for Clinical Medical Education

camposeo@dyu.edu

712 Main Street

Biography

Dr. Camposeo is a board-certified emergency medicine physician at Erie County Medical Center and a proud Buffalo native. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Buffalo before earning his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Nova Southeastern University in Florida.

Returning to his roots, Dr. Camposeo completed his emergency medicine residency at the University of Buffalo, where he later served as an Assistant Clinical Professor and Assistant Program Director for the emergency medicine residency program.

Passionate about advancing medical education, Dr. Camposeo has a special interest in medical simulation and takes pride in supporting learners facing challenges. His dedication to fostering growth and excellence in education makes him a valuable asset to the medical community.

Education & Training

Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2014
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences Minor: Pharmacology and Toxicology, State University of New York at Buffalo 2009

Research Interests

I have focused my research efforts on strategies for understanding and helping struggling learners and advancing clinical education.

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Clinical Medical Education

Jason MacLeod

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Jason MacLeod, PhD

Chief Operating Officer for DYU-COM

macleodj@dyc.edu

KAB 403

Biography

Jason MacLeod, MBA, PhD is a native of Syracuse, New York. He completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at State University of New York at Oswego (SUNY Oswego), then his doctoral studies at Central China Normal University (CCNU), Wuhan China. MacLeod lived abroad in China for three years while completing his doctoral studies then relocated to Buffalo, New York in 2018, when he began his tenure with D’Youville University as the Associate Vice President for Operations. Subsequently, MacLeod was promoted to Chief of Staff, and then Chief Operating Officer for DYU-COM.

Education & Training

PhD, Educational Technology, CCNU
MBA, Business Administration, SUNY Oswego
BS, Technology Management/Facilities Planning, SUNY Oswego

Research Interests

Learning Environment Design
Technology-enhanced Active Learning
Intercultural Interaction and Communications Studies

Publications

MacLeod, J., Yang, H. H., Zhu, S., & Li, Y. (2018). Understanding students’ preferences toward the smart classroom learning environment: Development and validation of an instrument. Computers & Education, 122, 80-91.

MacLeod, J., Yang, H. H., & Shi, Y. (2019). Student-to-student connectedness in higher education: A systematic literature review. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 31, 426-448.

MacLeod, J., & Yang, H. H. (2018). Intercultural computer-supported collaborative learning: Theory and practice. In Digital technologies and instructional design for personalized learning (pp. 80-97). IGI Global.

MacLeod, J., Yang, H. H., & Xiang, Z. (2017). Understanding college students’ intrinsic motivation and social interdependence in intercultural computer-supported collaborative learning between USA and China. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 26, 205-217.

MacLeod, J., Yang, H. H., Zhu, S., & Shi, Y. (2018). Technological factors and student-to-student connected classroom climate in cloud classrooms. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 56(6), 826-847.

Shi, Y., Ma, Y., MacLeod, J., & Yang, H. H. (2020). College students’ cognitive learning outcomes in flipped classroom instruction: a meta-analysis of the empirical literature. Journal of Computers in Education, 7, 79-103.

Shi, Y., Yang, H., MacLeod, J., Zhang, J., & Yang, H. H. (2020). College students’ cognitive learning outcomes in technology-enabled active learning environments: A meta-analysis of the empirical literature. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 58(4), 791-817.

Xu, S., Yang, H. H., MacLeod, J., & Zhu, S. (2019). Social media competence and digital citizenship among college students. Convergence, 25(4), 735-752.

Lee, Y., Yang, H. H., MacLeod, J., & Dai, J. (2019). Developing the rotational synchronous teaching (RST) model: Examination of the connected classroom climate. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 35(1).

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Erin Sullivan

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Erin Sullivan

Clerkship Director

Sullivae@dyc.edu

KAB 404

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Kaneez Amla

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Kaneez Amla, MD

Physiology Professor

amlak@dyc.edu

KAB LL40

Biography

Dr. Amla is a highly accomplished medical professional and educator, serving as a faculty member in Physiology at D’Youville University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. She earned her MBBS degree from Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, and an MS in Plastic Surgery from the University of Karachi, establishing a solid foundation in medical sciences.

With a career spanning prestigious university hospitals and medical schools across Southeast Asia and the Caribbean, Dr. Amla brings extensive clinical and teaching expertise. Her dedication to medical education is evident in her ability to effectively mentor undergraduate and graduate medical students, with a particular emphasis on hands-on clinical skills training, including suturing techniques.

Dr. Amla’s vast experience and commitment to excellence make her an invaluable asset to the College, inspiring the next generation of osteopathic physicians.

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Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Building tomorrow's leaders in medicine.

Program Requirements

Why Choose D’Youville?

Admissions FAQs

Meet Our Faculty

Jay Danto

Rajashree Pandit

Nicholas Camposeo

How to Enroll

Explore Your Path to Medical School

Donna Fletch

Biography

Ashley Hahn

Biography

Education & Training

Awards & Honors

Stephanie Goral

Jay Danto

Biography

Education & Training

Research Interests

Awards & Honors

Publications

2025

2024

2023

2020

2016

2015

Nanik Sakhrani

Nicholas Camposeo

Biography

Education & Training

Research Interests

Jason MacLeod

Biography

Education & Training

Research Interests

Publications

Erin Sullivan

Kaneez Amla

Biography