Mathew J. Bateman

Mathew J. Bateman, Ph.D., D.H.Ed. serves as Professor of Anatomy and Assistant Provost for Institutional Effectiveness at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's Bradenton, Florida campus. His career spans foundational faculty roles in anatomical sciences and significant administrative leadership including former Dean of the School of Dental Medicine, Assistant Dean of Curriculum in the College of Medicine, and pathway directorship for medical education tracks across LECOM's Pennsylvania and Florida campuses.

Dr. Bateman's academic preparation features:

• Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University
• Ph.D. in Anatomy and Cell Biology from University of Iowa College of Medicine
• D.H.Ed. in Health Education from A.T. Still University School of Health Management

His scholarly focus integrates anatomical sciences with medical education innovation:

• Anatomical Sciences: Rooted in doctoral research on cellular structures and systems, informing core medical curricula development
• Medical Education Leadership: Evident through curriculum redesign, pathway direction (LDP/PCSP), and accreditation oversight
• Health Systems Education: Advanced through dual expertise in osteopathic medicine administration and institutional effectiveness
• Osteopathic Principles: Embedded in decades-long service across LECOM's clinical and academic missions

Administrative contributions span multi-campus program development:

• Former Dean of School of Dental Medicine (Bradenton)
• Assistant Dean for Curriculum, Faculty & Assessment (Erie)
• Lecture Discussion Pathway Director (Pennsylvania)
• Primary Care Scholars Pathway leadership