Northeast Ohio Medical University Foundation & Alumni Relations

05/27/2026

Look at that gorgeous campus!

05/22/2026

New job posting alert for our Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy alumni!

Summa Health at the Akron City Campus is looking to fill the following role:

Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Geriatrics
Full-time / 40 hours per week
Akron City Campus
**Shared faculty position with NEOMED

View this position and more openings on our website:

05/21/2026

Princess Ogbogu, M.D. (’00) at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital is leading research that is expanding treatment options for patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES), a rare disorder that can cause serious organ damage.

Her work is helping provide new hope for patients by advancing understanding and care for this complex condition.

We featured Dr. Ogbogu in our latest alumni e-newsletter. Not receiving it? Submit your updated contact information: https://www.neomed.edu/alumni/reconnect/update/

*Photo courtesy of University Hospitals Research & Education Institute

05/20/2026

When Riley Moberly, M.D. ('26) opened her Match Day envelope, she learned she matched at her first-choice program: Boston Children’s Hospital ❤️

But one detail made the moment even more meaningful.

Her brother, Trey Moberly, M.D. (’21), never got to experience a traditional Match Day celebration because of the COVID-19 pandemic. So Riley made sure he was the one who opened her envelope this year.

“Just knowing that he’s been my mentor and my go-to person… it was really cool to have him share that experience with me,” Riley said.

From early visits to NEOMED through Anatomy Academy to matching at one of the nation’s top pediatric programs, Riley says NEOMED helped prepare her not only in medicine and science—but in how to “be a good teammate and really be a good human.”

Full story: https://thepulse.neomed.edu/articles/neomed-graduate-riley-moberly-reflects-on-medical-school-journey-shaped-by-guidance-and-growth/

05/20/2026

Livestreamed today at 12 p.m.!

The 2026 Drs. Fred and Penny Frese Lecture: The Experienced Voice of Psychosis, How Lived Experience Can Impact and Change Systems

Professor, mental health services researcher, and community psychologist Nev Jones, will share how her lived experience has led her to be an advocate and top researcher in the world of schizophrenia.

Register to watch online: https://www.neomed.edu/medicine/psychiatry/about/the-drs-fred-and-penny-frese-lecture-series/

The Drs. Fred and Penny Frese Lecture series honors the late Fred Frese, Ph.D., and Penny Frese, Ph.D., by sharing stories of individuals living successfully with schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses and the ways in which their loved ones support their recovery.

What happens when lived experience meets psychiatric expertise? The Drs. Fred and Penny Frese Lecture Series sparks transformative conversations on mental health.

05/19/2026

Dena Ferguson, M.D. (’16) has joined Memorial Health Meadows Hospital as a general surgeon, expanding access to care in a rural community.

Following her residency, she completed a Global Surgery fellowship through Creighton University, providing care to underserved populations in Africa.

Dr. Ferguson is known for her compassionate, patient-centered approach and her commitment to serving communities with limited access to surgical care.

Congratulations, Dr. Ferguson!

Have news you want to share? Submit a class note: https://www.neomed.edu/alumni/reconnect/class-notes/

05/18/2026

Korie Payne, Pharm.D. (’21) was recently honored with the Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award from the Ohio Pharmacists Association.

This award recognizes pharmacists within their first 10 years of practice who have made significant contributions to the profession.

Congratulations, Dr. Payne!

Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy

05/15/2026

NEOMED continues to gain national recognition for both the quality of its medical education and its impact on advancing health care innovation.

U.S. News & World Report Rankings
⬆️ Advanced to Tier 3 in Primary Care
⬆️ Reaffirmed as Tier 3 in Research
⬆️ Climbed 30 spots in Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas

Cure Innovation Index
⬆️ Ranked in the top 5% of institutions nationally
⬆️ Named one of the top 20 institutions outperforming expectations
⬆️ Ranked #12 in the nation for impact relative to size and resources

Together, these recognitions reflect NEOMED’s mission-driven focus on preparing healthcare professionals to serve communities most in need while advancing innovation that improves patient care.

Learn more about these rankings:
👉️ https://www.neomed.edu/news/northeast-ohio-medical-universitys-college-of-medicine-advances-in-latest-u-s-news-world-report-rankings/
👉️ https://www.neomed.edu/news/northeast-ohio-medical-university-recognized-among-nations-leaders-in-translational-research-by-new-cure-innovation-index/

05/14/2026

We're proud to share that alumnus Mark Arredondo, M.D. (’07), has returned to NEOMED to lead the University’s award-winning Free Clinic.

The NEOMED Free Clinic provides no-cost primary care services to underserved individuals in the community. Dr. Arredondo’s passion for serving medically underserved populations began during his time as a NEOMED student volunteering at free clinics for migrant farmers—and continues today through his leadership, mentorship and patient care.

Congratulations, Dr. Arrendondo! 🎓️ 👏 Read more here: https://thepulse.neomed.edu/articles/alumnus-returns-to-lead-neomed-free-clinic/

05/13/2026

A transformational investment in the future of dental education at NEOMED 🦷

Darrell and Ronna McNair have committed $500,000 to support innovation within the Northeast Ohio Medical University Bitonte College of Dentistry.

Their gift will establish the “Darrell L. and Ronna J. McNair Dean’s Suite” and help advance technology and critical-thinking development for future dental students.

Thank you to the McNair family for this extraordinary generosity and commitment to the future of oral health in Northeast Ohio.

Read more about their motivation: https://thepulse.neomed.edu/articles/mcnair-family-commits-500000-to-the-bitonte-college-of-dentistry/

05/05/2026

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