2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 179 Patient Safety Committee The purpose of this committee is to advise the dean as to the national and state policies as they pertain to the quality and safety of health care delivery. The committee is responsible to examine and recommend curriculum changes and the education of students, interns and residents relative to patient safety. The committee also will review clinic policies/procedures to ensure that we practice the highest level of patient safety. Peer Review Committee for Promotion and Continuing Contracts The purpose of this committee is to review applications of candidates applying for promotion in rank and renewal of continuing contracts and to make recommendations to the dean. Policy Committee The purpose of this committee is to maintain consistency in all publications pertaining to the policies of the KPCOM (e.g., NSU publications, KPCOM publications, and the KPCOM web pages containing the electronic versions of these publications). Research Committee The purpose of this committee is to encourage student and faculty member participation in clinical research; to establish a network of research resources, both internal and community-wide, for student and faculty member participation in clinical research; to review proposals and ensure that they are in compliance with the mission of the KPCOM; and to make recommendations concerning improvements in research proposals. Quality Improvement Committee The purpose of this committee is to oversee the quality of the osteopathic medical care and education provided by the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine and to keep the dean apprised accordingly. Scholarships, Honors, and Awards Committee The purpose of this committee is to make recommendations to the dean regarding the recipients of scholarships, honors, and awards for the college and to perform all work necessary to arrive at such recommendations. Strategic Planning Committee The purpose of this committee is to review and monitor the strategic planning for the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine.