William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine Holds Dedication of Medical Arts Building

Hattiesburg, MS, August 26, 2010 - William Carey University dedicated Phase II of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) complex on August 26 at 10:30 a.m. on the Hattiesburg campus. A reception, Open House and tours of the facility followed the ceremony. The Medical Arts Building houses faculty offices as well as clinical diagnostic and treatment rooms. Eight student conference rooms are included as well as individual study areas and a student lounge. The building is one of three comprising the $11.5 million medical complex.

WCU-COM faculty and medical students assist Dr. Tommy King, president of WCU, in cutting the ribbon to celebrate the dedication of the Medical Arts Building, Phase II of the medical complex. (left to right) Dr. Frank Baugh, assistant dean of COM academic affairs; Dr. T.G. Sarphie, associate dean of biomedical sciences; Ned Miller, interim class vice president of medical students; Dr. Michael Murphy, vice president of medical education and dean of WCU-COM; Dr. King, Jason DeFatta, interim class president of medical students; Dr. B.J. Martin, assistant dean of research; and Dr. Jim Weir, associate dean of student affairs.