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email article When the pandemic suddenly rearranged educational programs at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine last March, many students were eager to get into clinics or elsewhere in the community to help fight COVID-19. Alas, like most students, they were pushed to stay home largely for their own safety. But when Rowan students were offered an opportunity to assist their south New Jersey community in late November, many jumped at the chance. Now dozens are helping co-run a COVID-19 vaccination site, along with the state's department of health. Rowan is among a handful of schools who...

Dr. Adaora Okoli-Umeweni, a physician with Rowan geriatrics, received the first vaccination. "It's the right thing to do. It's something we all must do," Dr. Okoli-Umeweni said. Dr. Okoli-Umeweni has cared for nursing home patients and patients with COVID 19. "We've been on the front lines since February. We've seen people get sick. People die. People get better, and this is the right thing to do," said Dr. Okoli-Umeweni. Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine Dean Dr. Thomas Cavalieri explained, "We just received the Moderna vaccine yesterday. So we are ready to go." Dr. Thomas Cavalieri, who ...