Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2023–2024 185 Gold Humanism Honor Society Committee The purpose of this committee is to review applications, clinical evaluations, service records, and leadership lists, as well as structure the processes, design applications, and student notifications. Infectious Disease Committee The purpose of this committee is to develop, periodically review, and make recommendations on policies and procedures regarding the prevention of contagious and/or infectious diseases and the appropriate treatment for faculty, staff members, and students who have had exposure to and/or contracted these diseases. KPCOM Connect Committee The purpose of this committee is to design and implement a program that assures connectivity to our students, both in this time of pandemic and isolation, and in times that they are off campus for study (e.g., years M3 and M4 of the D.O. program). This committee will also develop and implement processes to recognize those students who are having difficulties and those students who are at risk. 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.
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