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BIDDEFORD, Maine

UNE College of Osteopathic Medicine honors life of J. Jerry Rodos

J. Jerry Rodos with his wife Joyce Pennington Rodos
J. Jerry Rodos with his wife Joyce Pennington Rodos

The University of New England is saddened to share that J. Jerry Rodos, D.O., DSc, former Dean of the College of Osteoptahic Medicine(1979-1982), passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016.

A visionary in many respects, Rodos was a recognized leader in medical education as well as health care policy development. He was one of the original founders of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and served as the college’s most recent White Coat Ceremony speaker.

In 2003 Rodos was recognized with the highest recognition the college can bestow, the Pioneer of Osteopathic Medicine medal. The UNE COM Alumni Association also recognized Rodos’ contributions by awarding him Honorary Alumni status at the Founder’s Reception in October 2015.

A graduate of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1959, Rodos taught medical students for nearly forty years. At the time of his death, he was a clinical professor of behavioral medicine at Midwestern University, where he also previously served as dean as well as an adjunct professor in the Department of Social Medicine at Ohio University.

Rodos is survived by his wife Joyce Pennington Rodos and their two children. 

At the family’s request, memorial donations may be made to the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, in honor of J. Jerry Rodos, D.O., and sent to the UNE Office of Institutional Advancement, 716 Stevens Ave., Westbrook, ME, 04103.

About the University of New England

The University of New England is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible, accredited online degrees. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state’s top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine’s only medical college, Maine’s only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.