Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clayton Rawson is a dedicated medical student at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, having commenced studies in July 2023. Previously, Rawson served as an adjunct instructor at Utah Valley University for the Biology and Chemistry Departments from July 2017 to July 2023, teaching courses in general chemistry, microbiology, and anatomy labs. Additional roles included lead honors ambassador, lead lab research assistant in Dr. Eddy Cadet's environmental science lab, and various internships and ambassador positions, demonstrating strong involvement in academic and research initiatives. Professional experience encompasses medical assistant roles at Intermountain Health and Premier Family Medical, laboratory technician at the University of Utah, and research intern at GC Therapeutics, focusing on synthetic biology applications. Rawson holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Noorda College and multiple bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and biology from Utah Valley University, complemented by an associate degree in biology.
Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine
Noorda-COM Pre-Accreditation Status Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) predoc@osteopathic.org Noorda-COM is a private institution that will be situated at the edge of the East Bay Golf Course in Provo, Utah. Our mission at Noorda-COM is to empower our students with essential personal and professional skills needed to be competent, confident, and compassionate osteopathic physicians who are dedicated to meeting the healthcare challenges of the communities in which they serve. Our values align with instilling and fostering cultural awareness and ethical leadership, embracing diversity, and inspiring a servant's heart towards caring for the poor and needy. Noorda-COM offers osteopathic programs endorsed by local universities, Brigham Young and Utah Valley. Over the course of our program, students will expand on their medical experiences through simulation, clinical rotation, clerkship, and research projects. Our local healthcare providers are willingly partnered with us to complete this clinical portion of a medical education. Noorda-COM curriculum utilizes a blended classroom structure. No large classrooms, no regularly scheduled classes. Students will make their own schedule to meet in groups to complete modules and are assessed based on their progress. Module content is continuously being improved, since our staff is able monitor which lessons are effective with students and lessons that are not. Our campus is designed with the intention to create a stress-free environment. In addition to the incredible mountain-range view, our campus will have other attractive amenities including comfortable study areas for single person or group use, student and faculty lounges, fitness and recreation areas including access to the golf course and will be adjacent to campus housing.