2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 178 Continuing Education and Faculty Development Committee The purpose of this committee is to recommend to the dean programs for continuing education and development of faculty members and practicing physicians. Dean’s Council The purpose of the council is to review academic and procedural policies and advise the dean on all activities affecting the college and its academic programs. Faculty Council The purpose of the council is to assess the college’s progress toward meeting its mission and provide a forum for faculty members to exchange ideas and information. The chair of the council, or his or her designee, submits recommendations from the council to the dean. Faculty Interview Committee The purpose of the committee is to interview candidates for faculty positions in the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine and to make recommendations to the dean. Faculty Appointment and Credentialing Committee The purpose of the committee is to review and authenticate the credentials of all full-time, part-time, and clinical faculty members and recommend to the dean appointments to the faculty and initial rank. Infectious Disease Committee The purpose of this committee is to develop, periodically review, and make recommendations on policies and procedures regarding the prevention of contagious and/or infectious diseases and the appropriate treatment for faculty, staff members, and students who have had exposure to and/or contracted these diseases. Medical Outreach Programs Committee The purpose of this committee is to coordinate and oversee all aspects of national and international medical outreach programs of the KPCOM. It will seek to expand recognition, practice opportunities, and full rights and privileges throughout the world for osteopathic physicians who are graduates of AOA-accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine. It will pursue collaboration, lecture, and research opportunities for KPCOM faculty and staff members and students throughout the world. It will seek funding for the pursuit of these goals from any appropriate source and will publicize these efforts. There is student representation on this committee.