Zachary Vaskalis

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About

Dr. Vaskalis serves as the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Academic Education, at the Campbell University Jerry M Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine. A native of Freeland, PA, Dr. Vaskalis is a two-time graduate of Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA, graduating summa cum laude, and the recipient of the James G. DeCosmo Memorial Prize in Mathematics, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics (minors in Computer Science and Physics) and a Master of Science in Education, with a concentration in Mathematics Education. Additionally, he has completed 45 credits of graduate-level coursework in mathematics at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. He has most recently graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy degree from North Carolina State University in Learning and Teaching in STEM – Mathematics and Statistics Education, with a PhD level – full minor in statistics, related to his area of interest and teaching at the medical school, biostatistics, with his dissertation titled: “The Past, Present, and Future of Statistics in Medical Education: A Mixed-Methods Study of Biostatistics Curriculum and Faculty Instructional Practices, Perspectives And Beliefs in U.S. Medical Schools.”

Education/Academic qualification

Education, M.S., Wilkes University

… → 2012

Mathematics, B.S., Wilkes University

… → 2006

Ph.D., North Carolina State University

Disciplines

Medical Education

17 Presentation
8 Poster
8 Article
4 Meeting abstract
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- 1 Abstract
- 1 Doctoral Thesis

Anti-tNASP antibodies as a diagnostic marker for malignant tumors
Alekseev, O. M., Yi, X., Kasmenn, M., Kundu, S., Rogers, M. & Vaskalis, Z., Oct 20 2023.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
Cognitive empathy of osteopathic students: a longitudinal study with data comparisons to the Project in Osteopathic Medical Education and Empathy (POMEE)
Newton, B. W. & Vaskalis, Z. T., Sep 13 2023, In: Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Exploring the utility of serum anti-tNASP antibodies as a screening biomarker in prostate, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer
Alekseev, O. M., Yi, X., Kasmenn, M., Kundu, S., Rogers, M. & Vaskalis, Z., Oct 1 2023, In: Annals of Oncology. 34
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The past, present, and future of statistics in medical education: A mixed methods study of biostatistics curriculum and faculty instructional practices, perspectives and beliefs in U.S. medical schools
Vaskalis, Z. T., Jan 1 2023
Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis
A look into the AP statistics classroom: Who teaches it and what aspects of statistics do they emphasize?
Lee, H. S., Vaskalis, Z. T., Stokes, D. J. & Harrison, T. R., Jan 1 2022, In: CHANCE. 35
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

CUSOM Facilities & Learning Resources Committee (External organization)
Vaskalis, Z. (Member)
Jan 1 2018 → …
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) (External organization)
Vaskalis, Z. (Member)
Jan 1 2018 → …
Activity: Membership › Membership of network
American Statistical Association (ASA) (External organization)
Vaskalis, Z. (Member)
Jan 1 2018 → …
Activity: Membership › Membership of network
CUSOM Academic Performance, Promotion & Standards (APPS) Committee (External organization)
Vaskalis, Z. (Member)
Jan 1 2017 → …
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Campbell University Academic Assessment Committee (External organization)
Vaskalis, Z. (Member)
Jan 1 2016 → …
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee

James G. DeCosmo Memorial Prize in Mathematics
Vaskalis, Z. (Recipient), 2006
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Alpha Chi Honor Society
Vaskalis, Z. (Recipient), 2005
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ETS Recognition of Excellence
Vaskalis, Z. (Recipient), 2005
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
The Keith Topfer Memorial Award
Vaskalis, Z. (Recipient), 2005
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Walter B. Morton Prize Paper Competition – 3rd Place
Vaskalis, Z. (Recipient), 2005
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

Zachary Vaskalis

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