Darrin D’Agostino
(Photograph offered by TTUHSC)
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) — The next is a information launch from the TTUHSC:
Texas Tech College Well being Sciences Middle (TTUHSC) introduced the appointment of Darrin D’Agostino, D.O., MPH, MBA, as provost and chief tutorial officer. D’Agostino at the moment is the chief dean of the Faculty of Osteopathic Medication and vice provost of Well being Affairs for Kansas Metropolis College (KCU).
Previous to becoming a member of KCU, D’Agostino served as affiliate dean of Group Well being and Innovation and professor of drugs on the College of North Texas Well being Science Middle (UNTHSC). He additionally was chairman of the Division of Medication for eight years. Whereas at UNTHSC, he centered on creating the newly carried out inhabitants well being curriculum for the medical college. This curriculum turned the unifying thread between the a number of well being professions colleges on campus and instantly tied to the Institute for Affected person Security.
TTUHSC President Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., mentioned D’Agostino brings experiences from his present place in addition to his constant document of great related accomplishments from a number of organizations throughout his profession.
“I’m excited to have Dr. D’Agostino be part of the college management staff,” Rice-Spearman mentioned. “TTUHSC has a lot to supply our college and college students and Dr. D’Agostino will fill a pivotal position in our future tutorial endeavors.”
D’Agostino additionally will chair the college’s teachers council. On this position, he may have a collaborative presence on all TTUHSC campuses to advertise TTUHSC values, lead and mentor staff members, anticipate and information applicable strategic responses to points and challenges, develop and rework tutorial priorities and embrace modern, efficient applied sciences.
D’Agostino started his profession at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut as an affiliate director within the Division of Medication at one of many largest educating hospitals in Connecticut. Throughout his tenure at Hartford Hospital, he turned this system director for the Osteopathic Inside Medication Residency for the College of Connecticut College of Medication. After working as a program director for 4 years, he turned the director of medical schooling and helped develop the osteopathic graduate medical schooling growth within the state of Connecticut for the American Osteopathic Affiliation.
D’Agostino earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Union Faculty, Grasp of Public Well being from the College of Connecticut, Physician of Osteopathic Medication from New York Faculty of Osteopathic Medication and a Grasp of Enterprise Administration from the College of Texas at Dallas.
D’Agostino has centered on inhabitants well being and the secure supply of well being care by way of innovation and schooling. He believes {that a} paradigm shift in present medical schooling is happening and that pre-doctoral schooling should embrace innovation and the exploration of recent scientific functions with a purpose to improve the affected person expertise, in addition to create secure and wholesome communities.
“Darrin’s ardour for educating and his knowledge, modern pondering and course have led us towards our imaginative and prescient to grow to be one of the vital student-focused well being sciences college within the nation,” mentioned Marc B. Hahn, D.O., president and CEO of KCU. “His management within the fields of medical schooling and inhabitants well being has superior our college’s mission of enhancing the well-being of the communities we serve.”
Michael Evans, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, dean for the TTUHSC College of Nursing, served as interim provost since June 2020. D’Agostino will start his TTUHSC duties April 2.
(Information launch from the Texas Tech College Well being Sciences Middle)
