Office of Academic Affairs

The Office of Academic Affairs comprises the Office of Medical Education and the Office of Student Affairs, with responsibility for curriculum development and delivery, admissions, student services, and student success.

Our Team

Alice Akunyili, MD

Assistant Dean for Foundational Educator Development, Associate Professor of Basic Sciences
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Michael Barnum, MD, FACEP

Assistant Dean for Clinical Educator Development, Associate Professor
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Kelly Bounchareune, EdD, MPA

Director of Medical Education
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Chasity Caruso, DC, CHSE

Director of Operations - Medical Simulation
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Amy Chow, BS, CHSOS

Simulation Technician
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Karin Esposito, MD, PhD

Senior Executive Dean for Academic Affairs; Professor & Chief Academic Officer
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Louise Holcomb, MA

Foundational Curriculum Coordinator
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Isabel Jenkins, BA

Curriculum Coordinator
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Adrian Jones, JD

Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions
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Fatima Marvin, BA

Foundational Curriculum Coordinator
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Sydney Miller, M.Ed., B.S.

Student Affairs Coordinator
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Melyssa Montehermoso, M.Ed

Foundational Curriculum Coordinator
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Monet Navarro, BA

Assistant Clerkship Coordinator
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Krizel Sagun, MS, BS

Clerkship Coordinator
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Thomas Swoboda, MD, MS, CPE, FACEP

Associate Dean for Clinical Education, Chair of Clinical Sciences
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Helen Tempest, PhD

Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education, Professor
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Vena Wilson, DSW, LCSW

Director of Counseling & Wellness
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Office of Medical Education

The Office of Medical Education (OME) provides administrative oversight and management of the MD curriculum.

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Office of Student Affairs

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) supports students throughout their medical education, from application and admission through graduation.