2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Public Health 2021–2022 194 Department of Public Health Administration Elaine Wallace, D.O., M.S., M.S., M.S., M.S. Dean Room 1407/Ext. 21457 The dean is the chief academic officer of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM). Phyllis Filker, D.M.D., M.P.H. Associate Dean of Undergraduate, Graduate, and Community Education Room 1403/Ext. 21628 The associate dean of Undergraduate, Graduate, and Community Education provides oversight and promotes the development of the undergraduate, graduate, and community programs for the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. Kristi Messer, M.P.H., M.S.W., LCSW Assistant Dean of Bachelor’s Degree Programs Director, Bachelor of Science in Public Health Program Room 1443/Ext. 21072 The director oversees program planning and development, directs the implementation of program policies and procedures, assures the implementation of the program, and coordinates the tracking and mentoring of students enrolled in the program. Cyril Blavo, D.O., M.S., M.P.H. and T.M., FACOP Chair, Public Health Department TBRC • cblavo@nova.edu The chair of the Public Health Department oversees the department administratively and supports the vision and mission of its programs. Claudia Serna, Ph.D., D.D.S., M.P.H., MCHES, CPH Director, Master of Public Health Program Room 1576/Ext. 21652 The director oversees program planning and development, directs the implementation of program policies and procedures, assures the implementation of the program, and coordinates the tracking and advising of students enrolled in courses offered in the college.