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Dr. Marti Echols Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Medical Education

Dr. Echols channels years of experience in medicine to her work as a professor at Larkin University



Supported by her considerable expertise, Dr. Echols also presently excels as a consultant for Education Konsulting Group (EKG), and president of Online with Marti.

    PLANTATION, FL, July 20, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Marti Echols has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Prior to embarking upon her professional journey, Dr. Echols earned a Bachelor of Arts in comprehensive communication and education from Cleveland State University. Following this achievement, she received a Master of Education from Ashland University and a Doctor of Philosophy in curriculum and instruction from Ohio University. During the early stages of her career, she gained valuable expertise as a teacher at the Cuyahoga Valley Vocational Center, the Medina County Career Center and as vice president of Computerized Public Accounting & Taxation, Inc.

Over the years, Dr. Echols taught developmental English to adult learners at Lorain County Community College, served as a learning specialist at the Center of Excellence at Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine, and worked as director of academic support services for Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine through which she worked with at-risk students, provided support and guidance to medical students and implemented academic support programs. An accomplished professional with a proven record of success in medicine and education, Dr. Echols also served as owner of Medical Education Group, corporate administrator of medical education and research with Forum Health and as chair of medical education for the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University.

Supported by her considerable expertise, Dr. Echols presently excels as a consultant for Education Konsulting Group (EKG), president of Online with Marti and as dean and professor for Larkin University's College of Biomedical Sciences. Since joining the university, she has developed curriculum, established an academic advising system for students, managed coaching and performance evaluations for college personnel and completed accreditation documents for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Throughout the course of her career, Dr. Echols has established medical schools in several countries, created programs that increase diversity in medicine, trained medical students in patient communication, and published a number of articles, videos and books related to patient and health care communication.

Known for her scholarly output, Dr. Echols has authored such works as "Your Health is Your Wealth: Being Part of the Healthcare Team," "Strategies for Mentoring First Year Medical Students," "Perceptions of Academic Dishonesty in Medical Schools and Residency Programs" and "Predicting Clinical Success in Medical School." Likewise, she has been awarded thousands of dollars in grants through Nova Southeastern University and the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine through which she received the Outstanding Medical Education Research Poster Award.

To remain aware of developments affecting her field, Dr. Echols aligns herself with the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions, the Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo, and the Global Health Academy. Devoted to those less fortunate, she contributes to her community as a volunteer with Feeding America and as founder of the Global Health Education Foundation. In a career filled with highlights, she is most proud of witnessing her students receive their white coats when they graduate. Looking toward the future, Dr. Echols will focus on Larkin University's accreditation, build upon the school's reputation and eventually retire.

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