Monday, July 12, 2021
The Liberty University Office of the Provost has announced the appointment of Joseph R. Johnson, DO, FACOOG (Dist.) to the position of dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM), effective July 1.
Johnson has been serving as interim dean since December 2020.
“Prior to Dr. Johnson’s arrival, Liberty’s leadership set a goal to take LUCOM as a well-established osteopathic medical college, both in mission and outreach efforts, to the next level of medical education with more faculty physicians and clinical partners, as well as increase the number of clinical experiences and medical education programs for our students,” said Liberty Provost and Chief Academic Officer Scott Hicks. “We are excited to have Dr. Johnson continue to lead us in this new role and advance medical training, technology, funding, and research at LUCOM. His deep desire to serve Christ, and others above self, makes Him the right leader for LUCOM.”