Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Noorda-COM) is excited to welcome Dr. Lynsey Drew, DO, MBA, FAAFP, as its new Dean and Chief Academic Officer! Dr. Drew is a well-respected physician, educator, and leader in the osteopathic medical community, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her at the helm.
Dr. Drew is no stranger to Noorda-COM. She joined us in 2019 as Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and served as Acting Dean for the past year, playing a key role in advancing the college’s mission and making significant strides in enhancing academic transparency and improving student outcomes. Under her leadership, Noorda-COM successfully completed a crucial site visit by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), paving the way for continued growth and excellence in osteopathic education.
Dr. Norm Wright, President of Noorda-COM, praised her leadership, saying, “Dr. Drew has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to our students, team members, and the broader community. Her leadership has been invaluable, and her appointment as Dean is a testament to her dedication, vision, and the trust she has earned from her colleagues and students.”
A native of Utah, Dr. Drew brings a wealth of experience to her role. She’s a graduate of Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA, and has served as a family medicine physician. In addition to completing a Faculty Development Fellowship, she has been a residency program faculty member for the Family Practice residency at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo. Dr. Drew has also served on the Osteopathic Medicine Board for the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing for eight years and is currently President-Elect for the Utah Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors. In July 2024, Dr. Drew also was appointed to the Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospitals Governing Board.
“It’s an incredible honor to take on this challenge as Dean of Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine,” said Dr. Drew. “I’m deeply humbled by the trust placed in me and am committed to leading our students, faculty, and staff toward a future of excellence and compassion in healthcare for all of Utah.”
Dr. Drew’s appointment follows a national search, unanimously endorsed by the Noorda-COM Board of Trustees and approved by COCA. Her passion for academic excellence, commitment to student success, and dedication to the medical community make her the perfect fit to guide Noorda-COM into its next exciting chapter.
We look forward to the positive impact Dr. Drew will continue to make as she leads Noorda-COM toward becoming Utah’s largest medical school and a leader in osteopathic education. Join us in welcoming Dr. Drew to this prestigious role!
