Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2024–2025 188 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. 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 Review 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). Quality Improvement Committee The purpose of this committee is to oversee the quality of the osteopathic medical care and education provided by the KPCOM and to keep the dean apprised accordingly. 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.
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