Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - D’Youville University announced on Monday that Dr. Shawn Cannon will be stepping down from his role as Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
“Dr. Cannon played an instrumental role in helping D’Youville achieve pre-accreditation and in laying the groundwork for Buffalo’s first new medical school in nearly two centuries,” said D’Youville University President Dr. Lorrie Clemo in a statement. “We are grateful for his leadership and for the strong foundation he helped establish as we move confidently toward welcoming our inaugural class.”
D’Youville has submitted a transition plan to the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and is awaiting final approval before announcing Dr. Cannon’s successor. The university’s ongoing communications with COCA have been positive and productive, and the transition process has been well received.
The College of Osteopathic Medicine continues to move forward at full speed. Applications for the inaugural class remain strong, and interviews for Fall 2026 medical students are already underway.