Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2024–2025 186 improving the scholastic standing, promoting a higher degree of fellowship among its students, bringing about a closer relationship and understanding between the student bodies and the officials and members of the faculties of our colleges, and fostering allegiance to the American Osteopathic Association, as well as perpetuating these principles and the teachings through the maintenance and development of this organization • Matthew Terry, D.O. Award—presented to a first-year and second-year osteopathic medical student chosen by the student’s peers as the exemplary osteopathic medical student College Committees, Councils, and Boards Academic Curriculum Committee The role of the Academic Curriculum Committee is to develop, evaluate, and recommend to the dean curricular modification, schedules, syllabi, and other related materials after seeking appropriate input from the Office of Preclinical Education, the Office of Clinical Education, the Office of Graduate Medical Education, department chairs, and individual faculty members, student evaluations reports, and any other relevant resources that will ensure adherence to the mission of the college to educate highly competent osteopathic physicians. There is student representation on this committee. Admissions Committee The purpose of this committee is to recommend to the dean candidates for acceptance or rejection for admission to the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine and to recommend changes in standards for admissions when necessary. Appeals Board The purpose of this board is to hear student appeals of any disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the college. 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.
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