Power Women 2021: Dr. Dosha Cummins
Chair, Department of Basic Sciences
NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University
What’s your secret to success?
Being fortunate to be surrounded by a talented team of individuals and having been taught at an early age to avoid procrastination.
What attracted you to your career?
The diversity of responsibilities, the chance to learn new skills and the opportunity to positively impact people at different levels — students, patients and colleagues.
How did your education prepare you for your career?
My undergraduate education in liberal arts and graduate work in pharmacy both prepared me to be adaptable and to respect the importance of contributing to a community.
How did you get started in your field?
Mentors directed me to my first job in Arkansas, which was joining the faculty of UAMS Northeast to help train family medicine residents; relationships established in this field led to my path as part of the founding leadership team of NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State.
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud?
Working with colleagues to achieve goals, whether the goals are that of an institution or personal. In my career, these colleagues have included medical students, medical residents, pharmacy students and fellow faculty members and health care professionals.
What advice would you give to a young woman starting her career?
Take opportunities as they arise and learn from your peers; if something doesn’t work, change course.
