2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM) 2021–2022 97 James Howell, M.D., M.P.H. Assistant Dean of Professional Relations FL/DC Room 1465/Ext. 21427 • jhowell@nova.edu The assistant dean of Professional Relations is responsible for maintaining relationships with outside organizations and governmental agencies. Jennifer Jordan, Ed.D. Assistant Dean of Medical Education FL/DC Room 1483/Ext. 21496 • jajordan@nova.edu The assistant dean of Medical Education is responsible for planning, development, and assessment of the osteopathic curriculum and ensures the implementation of the mission, goals, and objectives of the osteopathic program. Nancy Klimas, M.D. Assistant Dean of Research FL/DC Room CCR 423D/Ext. 22855 • nklimas@nova.edu The assistant dean of Research is responsible for bringing together the personnel and resources needed to develop researchers, to assist current researchers in grant writing and academic publishing, and to identify new research initiatives. Kristi Messer, M.P.H., M.S.W., LCSW Assistant Dean of Bachelor Degree Programs FL/DC Room 1443/Ext. 21072 • km1320@nova.edu Pamela Moran-Walcutt, D.O. Assistant Dean of Preclinical Education—Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus FL/DC Room 1238/Ext. 24172 • moranwal@nova.edu Jill Wallace-Ross, D.O., M.S. Assistant Dean of Osteopathic Clinical Education FL/DC Room 1449/Ext. 22124 • jillross@nova.edu The assistant dean of Osteopathic Clinical Education is responsible for the administration of third- and fourth-year clinical rotations and all relationships with our clinical assistant deans and training hospitals. Mission Statement The mission of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine is to provide learner-centered education, both nationally and internationally, for osteopathic medical students, postgraduate trainees, physicians, and other professionals. Through its interprofessional programs, the College prepares competent and compassionate lifelong learners; supports research, scholarly activity, and community service; and advocates for the health and welfare of diverse populations, including the medically underserved.