Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine - History

History

The Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine (SECOM) was established in 1979 in North Miami Beach, Florida by Morton Terry, D.O. Following SECOM's success, the College of Pharmacy was added in 1986, followed by the College of Optometry in 1988, creating the Southeastern University of Health Sciences. In 1994, Southeastern University merged with Nova University, creating Nova-Southeastern University. The College of Osteopathic Medicine moved from North Miami Beach, Florida to Davie, Florida, in 1996. A fourth health professions college - the College of Dental medicine - was added in 1997.

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