2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Preparation Program 2021–2022 363 Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Preparation Program Administration Elaine Wallace, D.O., M.S., M.S., M.S. Dean Room 1407/Ext. 21457 • ewallace@nova.edu The dean is the chief academic officer of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM). Phyllis J. Filker, D.M.D., M.P.H. Associate Dean of Bachelor’s, 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. Christina Brown-Wujick, Ph.D., M.Ed., M.A. Director of the Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Preparation Program TBRC Room 3719/Ext. 45325 • cbrownwu@nova.edu Bindu Mayi, M.Sc., Ph.D. Chair of Basic Sciences TBRC Room 3747/Ext. 45358 • mayi@nova.edu Manelle St. Hilaire, M.P.H. Director of Preclinical Education TBRC Room 3740/Ext. 45264 • ms3291@nova.edu Program Goals To enroll high-quality students who are committed to providing competent and compassionate care and who fell slightly below the academic level of KPCOM’s admitted candidates. To offer these students the opportunity to demonstrate the academic qualities necessary to be admitted to the KCPOM Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program by completing a one year full-time academic program that is structured to provide the academic foundation necessary to be successful in the osteopathic medical school curriculum.