Core faculty, who attend all sessions, providing continuity and support to Fellows throughout the fellowship, are:

  • Susan Mercer, M.D.
    Professor of Clinical Family Medicine, NEOUCOM
    Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program, Aultman Hospital
  • Richard A. Hammond, Ph.D.
    Professor of Counseling in Clinical Family Medicine, NEOUCOM
    Director of Behavioral Science, Forum Health/Western Reserve Family Medicine Residency Program
  • Ellen Whiting, M.Ed.
    Instructor of Education in Family Medicine
    Director of Faculty Development
    Coordinator of Faculty Development in Family Medicine
    NEOUCOM
  • Susan Labuda Schrop, M.S.
    Instructor of Education in Family Medicine
    Adjunct instructor in Behavioral Sciences
    Associate Director for Administration for Family Medicine
    Director of Faculty Development for Family Medicine
    NEOUCOM
Nationally respected consultants will be invited to present key topics, many of whom have been involved in the development of this fellowship and other NEOUCOM programs. Local speakers include administrators and educators with knowledge and experience in specific content areas.

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