Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM) 2023–2024 100 Kristi Messer, M.P.H., M.S.W., LCSW Assistant Dean of Bachelor’s Degree Programs FL/DC Room 1443/Ext. 21072 • km1320@nova.edu The assistant dean of Bachelor’s Degree Programs is responsible for assisting the executive associate dean of Undergraduate, Graduate, Technology, and Community Education in providing oversight and promoting the development of the bachelor’s degree programs for the KPCOM. Pamela Moran-Walcutt, D.O. Assistant Dean of Preclinical Education—Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus FL/DC Suite 1493/Ext. 24172 • moranwal@nova.edu The assistant dean of Preclinical Education is responsible for assisting the associate dean of Preclinical Education in the supervision and coordination of the first and second years of the osteopathic academic program at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. Mission Statement The mission of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine is to provide learner-centered education, both nationally and internationally, for osteopathic medical students, postgraduate trainees, physicians, and other professionals. Through its interprofessional programs in a diverse and inclusive environment, the college prepares competent and compassionate lifelong learners; supports research, scholarly activity, and community service. The college advocates for the equitable health and welfare of diverse populations, including the medically underserved. Reservation of Power The Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Handbook is not intended to be a contract or part of a contractual agreement between Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and the student. The Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Handbook is available at osteopathic.nova.edu/publications. The online version is always considered the most up-to-date version of the handbook. Changes in the content of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Handbook may be made at any time, by the university, division, or college administration. Adequate notice of anticipated changes will be given to the student, whenever possible. The Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Handbook supersedes all previous Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine student handbooks, documents, and directives where they may be in conflict. The Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Handbook is the governing document for all program-related information. Please become familiar with the policies and procedures listed within. Failure to read this handbook does not excuse students from the rules, policies, and procedures contained in it. Students are expected to be familiar and comply with all the policies and procedures contained within the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Handbook, including any revisions or modifications. NSU reserves the right to amend, modify, add to, or delete its rules, policies, and procedures without notice, affecting its institutional relationship with students as deemed necessary by the administration. Any such amendment, modification, addition, or deletion shall not be considered a violation of the relationship between the university and the student. Such right includes modification to academic requirements, curriculum, tuition, and/or fees when in judgment of the administration such changes are required in the exercise of its educational responsibility.
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