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FROM THE OPTI-WEST Administrator

Welcome to the OPTI-West Educational Consortium (OWEC) Website. In it you will find information about the consortium, its mission, vision, and values as well as its associate members and their programs. To facilitate your planning for the Osteopathic Graduate Medical Education Match, we have standardized the information of each associate member and its program(s). Please feel free to contact me for additional information or assistance in your application to OWEC GME programs. Existing interns, residents, faculty and others can also contact me with any issues.

 
Janet McGirk
jmcgirk@westernu.edu
909/469-5508

FROM THE OPTI-WEST CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER

Welcome to the OPTI-West Website. As you browse through it, please note the various links to our affiliates. We are pleased to offer over 24 OGME training opportunities, 90 approved internships and 154 approved residency slots. Our mission is one of constant innovation of our educational programs and value added services for all OPTI-West partners and trainees. Our consortium stresses collaborative effort and excellence through partnership and empowerment of the graduate medical education process.

We welcome your questions, ideas, and input. Feel free to contact me at anytime.

J. Michael Finley, DO, FACP, FACOI, FACR
Chief Academic Officer of OPTI-West
Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs
Associate Professor of Medicine
mfinley@westernu.edu
(909) 469-5265

FROM THE OPTI-WEST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Whether you are associated with one of OPTI-West’s Osteopathic Postgraduate Medical Education programs or just browsing our website for the first time, we know you will discover a world of opportunities and rich information.  OPTI-West is experiencing rapid and exciting growth, with medical education programs extending from southern California to Oregon and Colorado.  With our clinical education grounded in the Core Competency program and a growing commitment to basic sciences, educational, osteopathic manipulative medicine and clinical research, we are breaking new ground with a cadre of motivated residents and faculty.  We encourage you to contact us with questions regarding our programs and resources.

William J. Cairney, PhD
Executive Director of OPTI-West
wcairney@westernu.edu
(909) 469-5264

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