Affiliations – UPMC Medical Laboratory Science Program

College & University Affiliations

The UPMC Chautauqua Medical Laboratory Science Program is affiliated with the following institutions of higher learning and extends courtesy faculty appointments to their program Coordinators/Directors.

The student will be bound by the affiliation agreement between the hospital program and the degree granting institution. The affiliation protects all entities, including assuring an accepted student of his/her right to complete the program year should the hospital or university discontinue their respective program. These universities listed below have been found to provide the necessary academic preparation for students wishing to pursue a career in Medical Laboratory Science at the UPMC Chautauqua Medical Laboratory Science Program.

Canisius College

Buffalo, NY

Dr. Robert J. Grebenok, Professor of Biology, Director Medical Laboratory Science

http://www.canisius.edu/

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Clarion, PA

Craig Scott, Assistant Professor

http://www.clarion.edu/

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Edinboro, PA

Dr. Matthew Foradori, Department of Biology & Health Services; Advisor, Medical Technology Program

http://www.edinboro.edu/

Elmira College

Elmira, NY

Dr. Christine Bezotte, Associate Professor of Biology; Director, Clinical Laboratory Science

http://www.elmira.edu/

Gannon University

Erie, PA

Melanie Gustafson-Ropski, Associate Professor, Director-Medical Laboratory Science

http://www.gannon.edu/

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Indiana, PA

Mrs. Joyce Shanty, MN, RN, Coordinator, Allied Health Professions

http://www.iup.edu/

Kent State University

Kent, OH

Dr. Chi-hua Groff, Associate Professor, Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program Coordinator

http://www.kent.edu/

Roberts Wesleyan College

Rochester, NY

Dr. Cynthia Davis, Professor of Biology

http://www.roberts.edu/

Saint Francis University

Loretto, PA

Dr. John Trimble, Professor of Biology; Coordinator, Medical Technology

http://www.francis.edu/

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA

Stacy Hrizo, Associate Professor of Biology

http://www.sru.edu/

State University of New York College at Brockport

Brockport, NY

Dr. Craig Lending, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences

http://www.brockport.edu/

State University of New York College at Fredonia

Fredonia, NY

Dr. Emeka Okeke, Assistant Professor

http://www.fredonia.edu/

Thiel College

Greenville, PA

Sarah J. Swerdlow, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Chairperson, Biology Department

http://www.thiel.edu/

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

Diane Valentin, MS, MT(ASCP)MB, Director, Medical Laboratory Science Program

https://www.usciences.edu/

York College of Pennsylvania

York, PA

Bobbie Patton, Professor, Program Director-Medical Lab Sciences

http://www.ycp.edu/

Students attending non-affiliated colleges or universities are also considered for acceptance providing admission criteria have been met. It is generally determined that given equality in all other aspects, the affiliated student will be given preference over a non-affiliated student.