Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2025–2026 109 Gayl Canfield, Ph.D., RDN, LDN Chair, Department of Medical Education FL/DC Room 1481/Ext. 21291 • gcanfield@nova.edu Sherrica Taylor, Ph.D., M.S. Vice Chair, Department of Medical Education FL/DC Room 1431/Ext. 21140 • staylor2@nova.edu Ana Maria Homs, Psy.D., M.B.A. Director of Medical Education TBRC Room 3714/Ext. 45256 • ahomsgon@nova.edu Tameeka Grant, Ph.D., M.A., M.A. Director of Assessment FL/DC Room 1421/Ext. 21449 • tgrantq@nova.edu Samantha Lemus, Ph.D., Ed.S., M.S. Director of Faculty Development FL/DC Room 1425/Ext. 21545 • slemus@nova.edu A. Advising 1. Academic Advising Within the KPCOM, there are multiple opportunities for students to receive academic advising. The KPCOM provides dedicated individuals to support students throughout their medical school career, such as society faculty members, course directors, and the faculty members within the Department of Medical Education. These faculty members work together to support students and identify those needing additional assistance, both academically and mentally, through referrals to the Department of Medical Education or the Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being (nova.edu/student-counseling). • Students who are having difficulties in individual courses or clinical rotations are encouraged to reach out to the course director or clinical rotation preceptor for assistance. Syllabi for preclinical courses and core clinical rotations contain contact information for course directors, clerkship directors, and full-time KPCOM faculty members who participate in the course. • The Department of Medical Education works proactively to support student learning by tracking academic progress from OMS1 to OMS4 and providing students with information regarding available resources and study tables. Study tables are available every semester at no cost to KPCOM students. Students leading these sessions are vetted by the Department of Medical Education prior to assignment. • Faculty members within the Department of Medical Education and the simulation department are available to meet individually with students who are experiencing difficulty with their board exams. • All students are assigned to a society that includes faculty members. Students remain in the same society for the duration of their time at the KPCOM. Students are encouraged to reach out to their society’s faculty members for assistance in studying, available tutoring, and preparation for exams. In addition to the faculty members, each society has student peer mentors assigned to assist students as needed.
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