10/25/2013    

OBITUARIES

Thomas V. Melillo, DPM

 

Thomas V. Melillo, DPM, who served as chief executive officer of Kent State University’s College of Podiatric Medicine, died Oct. 22 after a battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. Melillo led one of the largest and most respected podiatric medical education institutions in the country and the only accredited podiatry school in Ohio since August 1984. The college was known as the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine before becoming a part of Kent State in July 2012.

 

Dr. Thomas V. Melillo

 

Melillo graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in 1969, receiving his podiatric medicine degree. He completed his residency and received his MS in surgery at the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1971. Between 1971 and 1984, Melillo served in several key positions at the California College of Podiatric Medicine, including academic dean, professor of surgery, chief of podiatry and director of hospital education. In 1996, Dr. Melillo was inducted into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame.

 

Source: KSUCPM