2021 Northup Educator of the Year: Dr. Mark Slivkoff, PhD.
Dr. Mark Slivkoff, PhD
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The George W. Northup Educator of the Year Award was developed in honor of George Northup, D.O. Dr. Northup who acted as a mentor to many osteopathic medical students throughout his career, often going above and beyond the call of duty to improve students' educational experiences. Each year, local SOMA chapters nominate a professor, dean, or faculty member from their osteopathic medical school who exemplifies the qualities of Dr. Northup. Nominees in the past have provided countless additional hours to students during exam preparation, have opened their homes to students, volunteered in the community, and acted as a friend when needed. We are excited to announce that the Spring 2021 SOMA Delegates selected Mark Slivkoff, PhD from Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) to receive the 2021 Northup Educator of the Year Award! Dr. Slivkoff is an Associate Professor of Physiology at ICOM. He has made a challenging subject more approachable with his clever demonstrations and by catering to each student’s needs. Students at ICOM see him as an advisor that goes beyond his role as a professor to ensure each student is doing well outside the classroom. His video blogs throughout the pandemic are a wonderful representation of that. |
Dr. Slivkoff's Thank You Note:
"In my lifetime, I've taught at a handful of colleges and have met thousands of students and I can honestly report that no experience can match what has happened--what is still happening--here at Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. Being nominated by my students for this award--including the video they produced--was the most heartwarming teaching moment of my life. That I've actually been awarded the Educator of the Year by SOMA is indescribable. I am humbled, I am so incredibly thankful, and I promise to soak in all the positivity and use it as fuel for the fire of teaching which will burn inside me for the many years ahead."
"In my lifetime, I've taught at a handful of colleges and have met thousands of students and I can honestly report that no experience can match what has happened--what is still happening--here at Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. Being nominated by my students for this award--including the video they produced--was the most heartwarming teaching moment of my life. That I've actually been awarded the Educator of the Year by SOMA is indescribable. I am humbled, I am so incredibly thankful, and I promise to soak in all the positivity and use it as fuel for the fire of teaching which will burn inside me for the many years ahead."