Jefferson to
Benefit from Osteopathic College
The Wisconsin College of Osteopathic Medicine will end up bringing in around 65 million dollars per year to the local community of Jefferson.
With an expected enrollment of around 100 graduate students per year, local businesses such as grocery stores and restaurants will benefit from the college.
In a presentation to the Jefferson County Board on Tuesday, given by Dr. Gregg Silberg, the Executive Vice President and Dean of the Wisconsin College of Osteopathic Medicine, along with this added income, Jefferson will also gain from the graduates of the college, who are most likely to work near school.
According to Silberg, “the demand for physicians is going up.”
90 percent of all osteopathic physicians will stay in Jefferson after graduation, while almost half will take their knowledge and work near their hometowns or in rural areas.
The availability of broadband was the deciding factor in choosing Jefferson to house the campus. The college will be almost completely electronic.
The Wisconsin College of Osteopathic Medicine is not-for-profit. The college will employ over 100 faculty, staff, and professors.
The Wisconsin College of Osteopathic Medicine is expected to have its first classes in August of 2015. The campus will be located on the former Saint Coletta of Wisconsin property, now known as Sanctuary Ridge.
Also on Tuesday, the Jefferson County Board appointed Kathi Cauley as interim administrator. Cauley will serve as the interim administrator for 60 to 90 days.
The County Board has hired a consultant to search for a permanent administrator. Country Board Chairperson John Molinaro expects 40 to 60 interviewees and is hoping to find someone to fill the position by the end of May.
Also on Tuesday, the purchase of the former Countryside home was expected but was delayed due to asbestos.
Once purchased, the former Countryside home will be turned into a highway shop.
The Wisconsin College of Osteopathic Medicine will end up bringing in around 65 million dollars per year to the local community of Jefferson.
With an expected enrollment of around 100 graduate students per year, local businesses such as grocery stores and restaurants will benefit from the college.
In a presentation to the Jefferson County Board on Tuesday, given by Dr. Gregg Silberg, the Executive Vice President and Dean of the Wisconsin College of Osteopathic Medicine, along with this added income, Jefferson will also gain from the graduates of the college, who are most likely to work near school.
According to Silberg, “the demand for physicians is going up.”
90 percent of all osteopathic physicians will stay in Jefferson after graduation, while almost half will take their knowledge and work near their hometowns or in rural areas.
The availability of broadband was the deciding factor in choosing Jefferson to house the campus. The college will be almost completely electronic.
The Wisconsin College of Osteopathic Medicine is not-for-profit. The college will employ over 100 faculty, staff, and professors.
The Wisconsin College of Osteopathic Medicine is expected to have its first classes in August of 2015. The campus will be located on the former Saint Coletta of Wisconsin property, now known as Sanctuary Ridge.
Also on Tuesday, the Jefferson County Board appointed Kathi Cauley as interim administrator. Cauley will serve as the interim administrator for 60 to 90 days.
The County Board has hired a consultant to search for a permanent administrator. Country Board Chairperson John Molinaro expects 40 to 60 interviewees and is hoping to find someone to fill the position by the end of May.
Also on Tuesday, the purchase of the former Countryside home was expected but was delayed due to asbestos.
Once purchased, the former Countryside home will be turned into a highway shop.