Mark Speicher
Senior Vice President, Learning, Innovation, And Research at American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
Mark Speicher has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Mark is currently serving as the Senior Vice President, Learning, Innovation, and Research at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), a position they assumed in March 2023. Prior to this role, they held the position of Senior Vice President for Medical Education and Research at AACOM from February 2018 to March 2023.
Before joining AACOM, Mark worked at Midwestern University (AZ) as an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs from September 2007 to January 2018. Mark also served as the President of OptiMed Resources Inc., dba MedSpectrum, from March 1998 to September 2007.
Mark began their career at the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners, where they worked as the Executive Director from May 1989 to February 1998. Prior to that, they held the role of Assistant Vice President and Assistant Administrator at Baptist Hospitals and Health Systems from May 1985 to March 1989.
Overall, Mark Speicher's work experience spans various leadership and academic roles in the healthcare industry, demonstrating their expertise and commitment to advancing medical education and research.
Mark Speicher's education history is as follows:
From 2004 to 2009, Mark attended Arizona State University, where they earned a Ph.D. in Public Administration.
Between 1983 and 1985, Mark studied at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business and obtained a Master's in Health Administration (MHA) with a focus on Health Administration.
From 1980 to 1983, Mark pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (B.A.S.W.) at The University of Akron.
In addition to their formal education, Mark has obtained several certifications. In January 2021, they completed the NYU Fundamentals of Global Sports Management Certificate offered by the Yellowbrick Fundamentals of Global Sports Management institution. In January 2016, Mark earned the Fellow (Educational Research) certification from the National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators. Finally, in May 2015, they obtained the Johns Hopkins University Data Science Specialization certificate through Coursera Course Certificates.
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American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
Founded in 1898, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) is the leading voice for the education and training of physicians who practice osteopathic medicine in settings across the medical spectrum — from primary care to the full range of medical specialties. We support our member colleges of osteopathic medicine in their efforts to attract and train individuals who are fueled by a desire to make a difference in our healthcare system by treating the whole person and building a future emphasizing health and wellness for all people. Today, more than 35,000 future physicians — 25 percent of all U.S. medical students — are being educated at one of our 38 accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine, encompassing 62 teaching locations in 35 states. AACOM is an important advocate for public health and healthcare policy in Washington, DC, and state capitals, and promotes medical research, health equity and innovation. AACOM also plays an important role in establishing standards of excellence for medical education through its member colleges, and in graduate medical education through internships, fellowships and residencies at U.S. medical centers, hospitals, clinics and health systems.
