Clinton E. Adams

Clinton E. Adams
Nationality American
Education Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Alma mater Baldwin Wallace College, University of Oklahoma, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Occupation President and CEO of Rocky Vista University
Employer Rocky Vista University

Clinton E. Adams is an osteopathic physician, former medical school dean at Western University of Health Sciences, and current president of Rocky Vista University. He serves as a member of the board of directors at Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.[1]

Background and education

Clinton E. Adams graduated from Baldwin Wallace College with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.[2] He graduated from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1976.[3] Graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Master of Public Administration.

He completed his medical internship at Undersea Medicine in Groton, Connecticut. He completed a family medicine residency training at Naval Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina.[4]

In 1989, Dr. Adams went to George Washington University in Washington, DC, where he completed anesthesiology residency.[4]

Dr. Adams completed a 30-year career as a naval officer.[5] During that time, he achieved the title of Rear Admiral, and was the Commander, CEO, of three naval hospitals, including Portsmouth Naval Regional Medical Center.

In 2005, Dr. Adams became Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) at Western University of Health Sciences. He remained at WesternU for 11 years, serving as Vice President of Clinical Affairs. He was the founding dean of a new medical college campus in Oregon (COMP-NW).

In October 2015, Dr. Adams was appointed president of Rocky Vista University.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Clinton E Adams, DO, FACHE". Board of Directors Bio. Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Suite.
  2. ↑ "Commander Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth 2000-2002 Clinton E. Adams Rear Admiral, Medical Corps, United States Navy" (PDF). U.S. Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
  3. ↑ "Clinton Adams, DO, MPA, FACHE". Western University of Health Sciences.
  4. 1 2 "Clinton Earl Adams, DO". Virginia Board of Medicine.
  5. ↑ "DOs Appointed to ACGME Board of Directors to Govern Single Accreditation System for Graduate Medical Education". Single GME Accreditation System News and Updates. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
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