Christ Hospital, Miami University partner with NEOMED

OHIO — A new educational partnership is underway crossing over the Buckeye State from southwestern Ohio to northeastern Ohio. 

The Christ Hospital Health System, along with Miami University, is partnering with Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) to help address Ohio’s projected shortage of 1,200 primary care doctors over the next decade, according to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“NEOMED’s partnerships with The Christ Hospital and Miami University represent a pivotal development that will change the landscape of patient care in Ohio by giving our medical students more opportunities to connect with and serve communities across the state,” said NEOMED President Dr. John Langell.  

Through the partnership, The Christ Hospital will offer expanded clinical rotation opportunities in southwest Ohio for NEOMED students beginning in July 2026.

“We are excited to announce this partnership for medical students in southwest Ohio,” said Debbie Hayes, President & CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network. “One of the challenges facing healthcare is addressing the need for quality healthcare providers. By partnering with NEOMED and Miami University, two well-established organizations, these future physicians will have a place to learn and grow while we keep these talented providers here in the Greater Cincinnati region. This is an investment not just in our medical students but the health of our community for decades into the future.”

NEOMED and Miami University will also launch an early assurance program for undergraduate students at Miami who are interested in attending NEOMED’s College of Medicine.

“This exciting collaboration allows us to offer our students greater options in regards to advanced healthcare education, which will benefit overall health and wellness in the state of Ohio for years to come,” Miami President Gregory Crawford said. “Our students, faculty, and staff understand the crucial importance of developing future healthcare professionals, and this innovative partnership is an immensely positive step in that direction.”