As a proposed college of osteopathic medicine, we are intentionally building systems, partnerships, curriculum, and culture designed for the future of healthcare.
The John and Alice Butler College of Osteopathic Medicine’s mission is based on the wider Mission of the University of Dubuque. The specific Mission of the College is to educate and train caring and competent osteopathic physicians who will have an impact on the health of individuals and communities in rural and underserved areas.
The vision of the John and Alice Butler College of Osteopathic Medicine is to be a leader in innovative education and research, based on osteopathic principles that emphasize the unity of body, mind and spirit in all people.
The values of the John and Alice Butler College of Osteopathic Medicine include the pursuit of academic excellence, community-centeredness, respect for and inclusion of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a focus on the whole person in physician formation.
Dr. Jeanne Rupert brings to UD over two decades of experience in academic leadership, clinical care, and public health. Her work has focused on primary care, rural and underserved populations, and osteopathic medical education. Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Rupert completed her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Family Medicine residency at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in history, a Master of Arts in economics, and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. She pursued a career in family medicine in a variety of settings but always emphasized providing care for rural and underserved populations. She has worked with osteopathic medical schools as a faculty member and administrator in California, Washington, and Arkansas. Her proudest career achievement was the establishment of new residency programs in a rural community north of Seattle, which have continued to thrive and educate family medicine and internal medicine doctors for the state of Washington. Dr. Rupert has served on the boards of the Washington Osteopathic Medical Association, the Washington Osteopathic Foundation, the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association, and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians—Upper Midwest division. Dr. Rupert is delighted to make her home in Dubuque and has enthusiastically joined community activities such as Rotary Club of Dubuque, Envision 2030, and the Dubuque Area Writers Guild (DAWG). She also serves on the board of Hillcrest Family Services.