2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM) 2021–2022 95 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Administration Elaine Wallace, D.O., M.S., M.S., M.S., M.S. Dean FL/DC Room 1407/Ext. 21457 • ewallace@nova.edu The dean is the chief academic officer of the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM). Mark Sandhouse, D.O., M.S. Executive Associate Dean—Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus FL/DC Room 1401/Ext. 24321 • marksand@nova.edu The executive associate dean is responsible for the supervision and coordination of the osteopathic medical education program at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. Kenneth Johnson, D.O. Executive Associate Dean—Tampa Bay Regional Campus TBRC Room 3517/Ext. 45207 • kjohnson@nova.edu The executive associate dean is responsible for the supervision and coordination of the osteopathic medical education program at the Tampa Bay Regional Campus. Hilda M. De Gaetano, D.O., M.S., FAAP, FACOP Associate Dean of Preclinical Education—Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus FL/DC Room 1497/Ext. 21541 • hilda@nova.edu The associate dean of Preclinical Education is responsible for assisting the associate dean of Preclinical Education in supervision and coordination of the osteopathic academic program with primary emphasis on the preclinical years and special projects as assigned. Phyllis J. Filker, D.M.D., M.P.H. Associate Dean of Undergraduate, Graduate, and Community Education FL/DC Room 1403/Ext. 21628 • filker@nova.edu The associate dean of Undergraduate, Graduate, and Community Education provides oversight and promotes the development of the undergraduate, graduate, and community programs for the KPCOM.