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About
Bruce W. Newton, PhD is Professor and Chair of Anatomy. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA. and a Ph.D. in Anatomy at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. He participated in post-doctoral work in Neurobiology at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY. Basic Science Research: Development of afferents into spinal autonomic regions; gonadal hormone control of sexual dimorphism of spinal motoneuron systems; testicular descent; sex differences in pain. Educational Research: Changes in affective and cognitive empathy as students progress through their undergraduate medical education; development of critical-thinking skills; motivation. Teaching Abilities: Gross Anatomy; Histology; Embryology; Neuroanatomy/Neuroscience. He was presented with the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) Master Teacher Award in 2006.
Education/Academic qualification
Anatomy, Ph.D., University of Kentucky
… → 1984
Biology, B.S., Slippery Rock University
… → 1978
Disciplines
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Medical Anatomy
- Osteopathic Medicine and Osteopathy
Projects
- 4 Finished
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Neurobiological consequences of PCP Covalent Binding
Newton, B. (CoI) & Owens, S. M. (CoI)
1/1/93 → 1/1/96
Project: Research project
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Effects of a target muscle on the development of a spinal neuromuscular system
Newton, B. (PI)
1/1/92 → 1/1/95
Project: Research project
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An Immunological Model of the PCP Receptor and Neuroligand
Newton, B. (CoI) & Owens, S. M. (CoI)
1/1/90 → 1/1/91
Project: Research project
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Arkansas Neurobiology Research Center
Garcia-Rill, E. (CoI) & Newton, B. (CoI)
1/1/90 → 1/1/91
Project: Research project
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Cognitive and Affective Empathy of Doctor of Physical Therapy Students: A Modified Cross-Sectional Study
Newton, B. W., Green, M. D. & Vaskalis, Z. T., 2025, In: Journal of Allied Health. 54, 1, p. e21-e29Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Cognitive and Affective Empathy of Doctor of Physical Therapy Students A Modified Cross-Sectional Study
Newton, B. W., Green, M. D. & Vaskalis, Z. T., Mar 2025, In: Journal of Allied Health. 54, 1, p. 21E-29EResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Changes in the Affective Empathy of Osteopathic Students: a Longitudinal Study
Newton, B. W. & Vaskalis, Z. T., Dec 2024, In: Medical Science Educator. 34, 6, p. 1457-1467 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Changes in the Affective Empathy of Osteopathic Students: a Longitudinal Study
Newton, B. W. & Vaskalis, Z. T., Dec 2024, In: Medical Science Educator. 34, 6, p. 1457-1467 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Having Heart: Affective and Cognitive Empathy Scores vs. Residency Specialty Match at an Osteopathic Medical School
Newton, B. W., Apr 2022, In: Medical Science Educator. 32, 2, p. 423-436 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Appointment, Promotion, & Tenure Committee (External organization)
Newton, B. (Member)
Jan 1 2018 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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MSBS Pre-Professional Committee (External organization)
Newton, B. (Member)
Jan 1 2018 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Faculty Handbook Committee (External organization)
Newton, B. (Member)
Jan 1 2017 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Senior Leadership Committee (External organization)
Newton, B. (Member)
Jan 1 2017 → Jan 1 2018Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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MSBS Curriculum Committee (External organization)
Newton, B. (Member)
Jan 1 2017 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Honors
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Recipient of the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) Master Teacher Award
Newton, B. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Nominated to receive the Charles H. and Charles M. Lutterloh Medical Education Excellence Professorship
Newton, B. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Recipient of the UAMS Educational Excellence Award
Newton, B. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Invited by Keh-Min Liu, M.D., Associate Dean, as a Visiting Professor in the College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Newton, B. (Recipient), 2004
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Freshman Golden Apple Teaching Award
Newton, B. (Recipient), 2002
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)