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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I know I have been blessed to come to know many of you as friends and family, but I am excited and truly grateful to be stepping into
the role of interim Dean of the Osteopathic Medical School this week. Since the announcement of my appointment was made over a month ago, many of you have reached out with messages of well wishes, support, and kindness, and I want to thank you for those.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dr. Wallace calls CUSOM a special place, and I agree wholeheartedly. It is a very special place because of your efforts, diligence,
and care you have for your work and each other. I want to make sure that continues and is recognized every day. Please know that I will encourage and foster an environment that supports our Mission to care for the rural and underserved of North Carolina,
the Southeast, and the nation.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I would also like to make sure we thank Dr. Kessler for his leadership and vision as Dean. Our programs, clinical partnerships, scholarly
activity, and culture of wellness are better because of his leadership. I have a great friendship and deep respect for Dr. Kessler and his family, and am committed to listening to your voices just as he did and will do my best to lead in a similar spirit
of collaboration, integrity, and humility.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I end my presentations with students by reminding them that they need to be the best versions of themselves to be successful along
their medical journey. This is usually followed by a quick slide that includes contact information for Behavioral Health resources. However, I want to make sure we are all our best versions of ourselves, not just for CUSOM but for all those you encounter
every day. This all starts with us looking out for each other.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I wish everyone a safe summer, and let’s be good to each other.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;font-weight:bold">David L Tolentino, DO, FACOI, FACP<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Interim Dean and Chief Academic Officer<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Associate Professor of Internal Medicine<br>
School of Osteopathic Medicine | Campbell University<br>
Post Office Box 4280 | Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506<br>
Levine Hall 131 | 910-893-1776 | <a href="http://medicine.campbell.edu" title="http://medicine.campbell.edu/"><font color="#0563c1"><span style="color:#0563C1">medicine.campbell.edu</span></font></a><br>
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including the attorney-client privilege, that may attach to this communication. Thank you. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS IN ERROR, PLEASE CALL ME IMMEDIATELY AT 910-893-1776.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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