Interim Dean and Chief Academic Officer; Associate Dean for Clinical Integration, Professor of Emergency Medicine
James E. Powers, DO, FACEP, FAAEM, joined CUSOM as the Associate Dean for Clinical Integration and a Professor of Emergency Medicine in October 2015 and is currently serving as CUSOM’s Interim Dean and Chief Academic Officer.
A 1992 magna cum laude graduate with a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech, his passion for medicine developed while serving as a volunteer EMT on the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad. Following graduation, he continued his EMS studies obtaining certification as a National Registered Paramedic along with instructor certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Basic Trauma Life Support, and Basic Life Support.
While completing his pre-medical courses at Old Dominion University, Dr. Powers worked as a full-time Instructor of Emergency Medical Technology at Tidewater Community College where he taught a number of advanced life support classes including a specially designed accelerated paramedic program for U.S. Special Forces Operators including Army Rangers, USAF Pararescue and Navy Seals. During this time, he also served as a paramedic and field training officer with the VA Beach Rescue Squad and as a Tactical Paramedic with the Virginia Beach Police Department SWAT Team.
Dr. Powers graduated class valedictorian from Midwestern University – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002 followed by completion of his Emergency Medicine Residency training at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA where he served as Chief Resident. Following the completion of residency training, he relocated to Blacksburg, Virginia to begin clinical practice and continue his involvement in EMS, serving as the Operational Medical Director for the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad and Christiansburg Rescue Squad. In 2006 he joined the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine serving as Associate Chair of Emergency Medicine, Chair of Emergency Medicine, and then Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs. Dr. Powers has participated in several international medical mission and disaster relief trips and served as Medical Officer with the Virginia-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team. Outside of work, he spends time with his family watching college football and having fun at the beach.
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About James Powers
James E. Powers, DO, FACEP, FAAEM, joined CUSOM as the Associate Dean for Clinical Integration and a Professor of Emergency Medicine in October 2015 and is currently serving as CUSOM’s Interim Dean and Chief Academic Officer.
A 1992 magna cum laude graduate with a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech, his passion for medicine developed while serving as a volunteer EMT on the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad. Following graduation, he continued his EMS studies obtaining certification as a National Registered Paramedic along with instructor certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Basic Trauma Life Support, and Basic Life Support.
While completing his pre-medical courses at Old Dominion University, Dr. Powers worked as a full-time Instructor of Emergency Medical Technology at Tidewater Community College where he taught a number of advanced life support classes including a specially designed accelerated paramedic program for U.S. Special Forces Operators including Army Rangers, USAF Pararescue and Navy Seals. During this time, he also served as a paramedic and field training officer with the VA Beach Rescue Squad and as a Tactical Paramedic with the Virginia Beach Police Department SWAT Team.
Dr. Powers graduated class valedictorian from Midwestern University – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002 followed by completion of his Emergency Medicine Residency training at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA where he served as Chief Resident. Following the completion of residency training, he relocated to Blacksburg, Virginia to begin clinical practice and continue his involvement in EMS, serving as the Operational Medical Director for the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad and Christiansburg Rescue Squad. In 2006 he joined the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine serving as Associate Chair of Emergency Medicine, Chair of Emergency Medicine, and then Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs. Dr. Powers has participated in several international medical mission and disaster relief trips and served as Medical Officer with the Virginia-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team. Outside of work, he spends time with his family watching college football and having fun at the beach.
| Present | Interim Dean and Chief Academic Officer; Associate Dean for Clinical Integration, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Campbell University ‐ Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine | |
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Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2019 - Present | Instructor, "Stop the Bleed" training program, American College of Surgeons | 2018 - Present | Member, Bureau of Osteopathic Education Committee, American Osteopathic Association | 2018 - Present | Member, Bylaws Committee, North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association | 2018 - Present | Founding Member, UNESCO Bioethics Chair Committee at East Carolina University | 2017 - Present | Membership in the Evaluators Registry, American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation | 2017 - Present | Member, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Advisory Committee, Central Carolina Community College Health Sciences | 2017 - Present | Member, Educational Planning Committee, North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association | 2017 - Present | Member, Entrustable Professional Activities Subcommittee, AACOM | 2016 - Present | NBOME Vice Chair -- COMLEX-USA Level 2-CE Advisory Committee, National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) | 2011 - Present | NBOME COMLEX Level 2-CE Item Review Committee Member, National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) | 2009 - Present | NBOME COMLEX Test Writer (Level 2-CE), National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) | 2014 - 2016 | NBOME National Chair of Emergency Medicine, National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) | 2009 - 2015 | Member, Operational Medical Director Committee, Western Virginia EMS Council | 2009 - 2015 | Member, Performance Improvement Plan Committee, Western Virginia EMS Council | 2009 - 2015 | Member, Protocol Committee, Western Virgina EMS Council | 2008 - 2015 | Operational Medical Director, Virginia Tech Volunteer Rescue Squad | 2009 - 2011 | Operational Medical Director, Christiansburg Volunteer Rescue Squad | Member, American Academy of Emergency Medicine | Member, American College of Emergency Physicians | Member, North Carolina College of Emergency Physicians |
Honors and Awards
- National Service Award - National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, 2016
- Nominee - AOF Douglas A Ward, PhD Educator of the Year Award, 2015
- Fellow, American Academy of Emergency Medicine, 2014
- "Golden Apple" Teacher of the Year Award by VCOM class of 2015, 2013
- 2011 Outstanding EMS Physician -- awarded by Western Virginia EMS Council, 2011
- 2nd Place "Golden Apple" Teacher of the Year Award by VCOM Class of 2013, 2011
- Our Health Magazine 4th Annual Best Bedside Manner Award for Emergency Medicine, 2011
- Nominee -- Physician of the Year, Montgomery Regional Hospital, 2009
- "Golden Apple" Teacher of the Year Award by VCOM Class of 2011, 2009
- Elected Life Member, Virginia Tech Rescue Squad, 2009
- Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, 2008
- Chief Resident - Emergency Medicine Residency Program, EVMS, 2004-2005
- Valedictorian -- Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2002
- Outstanding Medical Student of the Year, CCOM Department of Family Medicine, 1999
- B.M. Stanton Memorial Award - Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1995-1996, 1998
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude with BS in Finance - Virginia Tech, 1992
- Order of Omega National Honor Society
- Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
- Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society
- Aldrich Dudley Junior Scholarship Award, 1992
- President's List for Notable Academic Achievement -- Virginia Tech
- Brown Belt -- Taekwondo (Pil Seung - Kukkiwon), 2015
- Blue Belt -- Renzo Gracie / Tim Mannon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2013
| 2002 | D.O., Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine - Midwestern University ‐ Osteopathic Medicine | |
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| 1992 | B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ‐ Finance | |
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