A life in medicine In Memoriam: Douglas Lee Wood, DO, PhD, former dean of MSUCOM and president of AACOM Dr. Wood passed away on Oct. 6, 2019, at his home in Annapolis, Maryland, surrounded by his family. Oct. 14, 2019Monday The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics In Memoriam Douglas Lee Wood, DO, PhD, former dean of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) and president of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), passed away on Oct. 6, 2019, at his home in Annapolis, Maryland, surrounded by his family. The following information about Dr. Wood’s life was provided in an obituary shared on the Everydays website. Dr. Wood was born on Nov. 20, 1938, in Muskegon, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan and attended medical school at what is now the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. After a lengthy tenure as a nephrologist and director of medicine at Mt. Clemens General Hospital, Dr. Wood developed, planned and ultimately opened a dialysis unit at the hospital. Dr. Wood left his practice to pursue his true passion: medical education. He obtained a PhD from Wayne State University and became the dean of MSUCOM. From there, he became the president of AACOM. While in the position of president of AACOM, Dr. Wood had the opportunity to foster the development of multiple medical schools throughout the country. He was a great innovator and changed the face of medical education. Dr. Wood touched the lives of many students. While he loved working to make changes in how to teach medical students, what he loved most was spending time with his students. Dr. Wood leaves behind his beloved wife, Janet, his four children, one sister, many grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Dr. Wood will always be remembered as an amazing husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, physician and innovator. More in Profession Forrest ‘Phog’ Allen, DO: The father of basketball coaching This March Madness™, learn about Kansas Jayhawks coaching legend Forrest “Phog” Allen, DO, a pioneer who blended osteopathic medicine with coaching to shape sporting history and his athletes’ success. Eliminating training barriers for DO students & residents The AOA and AACOM recently convened a Student Parity Summit focused on advancing equitable treatment of all medical students seeking rotations and training positions. Previous articleApplications open for early entry initial board certification in family medicine Next articleIn Memoriam: Oct. 14, 2019
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God blessed the Osteopathic community when HE sent Doug Wood our way. It is a name that every DO should remember the rest of his/her years on this earth along with the old doctor who started it all. Oct. 14, 2019, at 11:12 pm Reply
Dr. Wood was a truly great physician and brilliant medical educator and was always supportive of my career. I will always be grateful for his advice and encouragement. My deepest condolences to his family. Oct. 15, 2019, at 12:36 pm Reply
Doug Wood was a dedicated osteopathic physician, superb innovator in medical education, and most of all a friend. I was most fortunate to be at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine while he was Dean. Doug was quite simply, “the best of the best.” Oct. 17, 2019, at 10:57 am Reply
Dr. Wood’s contributions to our profession include dean positions at several other schools, including in Arizona and California as well. He was an encouraging mentor for many young physicians, researchers, and academicians, myself included. I am very fortunate to have been the beneficiary of his mentorship and friendship. Oct. 17, 2019, at 1:52 pm Reply
Dr. Wood was also a great mentor to many of us who pursued medical education. For years he referred to me as ‘my son” and I referred to him as “Dad.” My hearts grieves tremendously at the loss of such a great man and leader. Rest well “Dad” until we meet again. Oct. 17, 2019, at 1:53 pm Reply
To my classmate and colleague. God Bless U and sincerest condolences to ur family. May God console ur family. U rose to the top in our profession with honor, and academia. U were always respected and admired. Our profession has lost a foremost leader. God speed. Oct. 18, 2019, at 9:50 am Reply
I did not know him personally but do recall his lectures. He was an incredible teacher. My deepest sympathy to the Wood family. Oct. 18, 2019, at 4:47 pm Reply
Dr. Wood was one of a kind and pondered the future of medical education and the leaders that would move the nation forward. God bless the Wood family. Nov. 13, 2019, at 5:42 pm Reply