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Donald Sefcik is the senior associate dean and a tenured professor at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.'' Dr. Sefcik is also the Director of Academic Innovation and Psychometrics in the college.' A 1985 graduate of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University, Dr. Sefcik holds a B.S. in pharmacy and an M.S. in pharmacology from Butler University, and an M.B.A. from Purdue University. He is board-certified in both family practice and emergency medicine.' Since 1987 Don has been involved in various aspects of the education and training of nursing students, nurse practitioners, osteopathic medical students, pharmacy students, and physician assistants, including serving as medical director for a physician assistant program.' Dr. Sefcik is a Past Chair of the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), has served on multiple state and national committees and task forces, and has received numerous awards for his teaching.

'Gillian Bice, Ph.D. is the director of academic and professional development at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.'Dr. Bice holds a B.S. in Zoology, as well as an M.A. and Ph.D. in Physical Anthropology, all from Michigan State University.'Before joining the faculty of MSUCOM, Dr. Bice was manager and supervisor of the MSU Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory.'Since 1995, Dr. Bice has been teaching anthropology and anatomy courses to undergraduate, graduate and graduate-professional students. In her current role, Dr. Bice advises medical students on issues pertaining to best learning practices and career development.

'Frank Prerost, Ph.D. is a professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Prerost holds a Ph.D. and M. A. in clinical psychology from DePaul University and a B. S. in behavioral science from the University of Illinois. Previously Dr. Prerost was the Program Director of the Behavioral Medicine Department at Midwestern University and the Director of the Midwestern Geriatric Education Center. For many years, Dr. Prerost has been extensively involved in the education and training of students in osteopathic medicine, clinical psychology, gerontology, and physician assistant studies.'He is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified through the National Register of Health Service Providers in psychology. Dr. Prerost is a seasoned researcher who is published in many professional journals and has also authored a number of instructor manuals to facilitate student learning.