Standing Committees

The Curriculum Committee (CC) makes recommendations to the Dean on all matters relating to the four-year curriculum. The CC ensures that course and clerkship reports are reviewed and continuous quality improvement takes place. The Curriculum Committee includes an executive committee and three subcommittees (First 100 Weeks Subcommittee, Second 100 Weeks Subcommittee, and Professionalism Subcommittee).

Qualifications: Individuals applying for the Curriculum Committee Executive Committee should be passionate about the educational program and the mission of the school and have teaching experience. Experience as an education leader in UME or GME is preferred. 

Meeting times: The CC typically meets the first Wednesday of the month on Zoom. 
 

The Faculty Appointments and Promotions Committee reviews applications for promotion to a higher academic rank. The committee meets monthly and requires approximately one to two hours of work in the two weeks preceding the meeting.  Each committee member is assigned one or two candidates to review and presents his/her assessment of the assigned candidate(s) at the meeting. 

Qualifications: Only open to Associate Professor or Professor level faculty (Clinical Associate Professors or Clinical Professors are eligible as well). Individuals interested in this committee should have experience in mentoring/developing junior faculty members and should feel comfortable presenting in front of a group.

Meeting times: The Faculty A and P Committee typically meets the second Wednesday of the month from 7:30-9:00am on Zoom.
 

The SAC reviews student academic performance and professionalism data and makes recommendations to the Vice Dean, based on the school’s academic policies and procedures, regarding dismissal, remediation, and advancement to the next academic stage.

Qualifications: Experience in teaching, mentoring, or advising medical students or post-graduate trainees. This could include serving as a course director, program director, associate program director, or faculty member participating in other educational activities.

• A strong understanding of the medical school curriculum, assessment methods, and academic policies is required.
• Willingness to review student files in advance of meetings, and actively participate in committee meetings to assess students’ academic and professionalism performance.
• A commitment to treating all students fairly and equitably.
• Adherence to strict confidentiality guidelines regarding student information.

Meeting times: The SAC typically meets on the last Wednesday of the month from 7:00-9:00 a.m. on Zoom. Please note, the committee formerly met in person prior to the pandemic and has the possibility of returning to in person meetings at any time. There are approximately 8 meetings per year.

The Faculty Council considers all academic and other significant matters related to the faculty and to the operation of the School of Medicine and the academic community. The Faculty Council ensures representation of the faculty in the operations of the School of Medicine. Department representatives are selected by the department chairs; however, at-large positions are filled by our standing committee nomination process. 

Qualifications: Individuals applying for a position on the Faculty Council should have an interest in representing the voices of their department. 

Meeting times: Faculty Council typically meets the first Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom.
 

The Admissions Committee is a standing committee of the faculty that meets annually to make recommendations to the dean regarding the criteria for admission. The Admissions Committee is also responsible for screening applications, interviewing applicants, and selecting among applicants in accordance with priorities set by the School of Medicine.

Qualifications: Individuals interested in participating in the Admissions Committee should have some level of interaction with the student body and possess basic computer skills. Here are important items to note if interested in participating:

• The season begins with Screening applications in July with the majority of this process taking place in August-November. Individuals who are interested in screening the applications can select to do so.
• Interview season runs from September through March and requires a time commitment of approximately two hours during the interview day (times subject to change). You are to stay on for the full time of the interview session.
• The expectation is for members of the Admissions Committee to participate in a minimum of two interview days per month. You may choose the interview sessions that fit best with your availability. If you are no longer available to participate in the interview session you selected, please inform the Office of Admissions far in advance.
• Since interviews are conducted virtually, it is important to understand how to use Zoom. You will also be expected to use the Admissions Applicant Portal throughout the interview season.
• If you have or have had a family relationship, such as that of a current or former significant other, partner, spouse, child, sibling, or parent with anyone in the upcoming 2025-2026 admissions cycle, please refrain from applying to the Admissions Committee until this is no longer the case.