College of Medicine
Roseman University College of Medicine aligns students, educators and the community in designing and delivering an inclusive and collaborative environment for innovative learning, healthcare and research.
Message from Founding Dean, Dr. Pedro “Joe” Greer, Jr.
Welcome to Roseman University College of Medicine!
The Roseman University College of Medicine (RUCOM) is here to produce the healthcare workforce of the future, developing clinically excellent, community based, socially accountable, humble, compassionate and inclusive physicians and decrease the health disparities in Nevada. This will be accomplished by innovative teaching, emphasizing not only clinical excellence, but also ethics, humility, empathy, critical and creative thinking, and real-world experience. Graduates of RUCOM will understand the complexities of communities and how the Social Determinants of Health impact both individual and population health. The communities we serve will be partners in our teaching and learning.
Our Mission, Vision, Values
Mission
To align students, educators, and the community in designing and delivering an inclusive and collaborative environment for innovative learning, healthcare, and research.
Vision
Diverse professionals improving the health of the region’s rural and urban communities.
Values
Humility
Excellence
Respect
Office of the Dean
Under the leadership of Founding Dean Dr. Pedro Joe Greer, Jr., the Office of the Dean includes five senior executive deans and three department chairs who together guide the school's mission, vision, and values.
College of Medicine Departments
Founded in 2020, the department is a fast-growing and diverse community of over thirty faculty members, professional researchers, administrative personnel and community partners. Faculty members have terminal degrees in the fields of genetics, microbiology/immunology, pharmacology, informatics/data sciences, epidemiology/public health, physiology, biochemistry, or related biomedical sciences areas.
The Department of Bioethics, Humanism, and Policy aims to clarify, study, teach, and disseminate issues of moral, social, environmental, legal, and policy importance in academic medicine, health care, population health, and biomedical research that respond to the needs of our community.
The mission of the Department of Clinical Sciences is to educate students and practice medicine with the goal of developing clinically proficient, community-focused, socially responsible, humble, compassionate, and inclusive physicians. In addition to teaching and practicing medicine, our department offers opportunities to participate in research with a special emphasis on teaching methodologies in medicine. We are dedicated to the professional growth of our faculty and to the creation and implementation of an innovative, multidisciplinary, and integrated curriculum.
Department of Clinical Sciences
College of Medicine Offices
The Office of Academic Affairs comprises the Office of Medical Education, the Office of Student Affairs, and the Data Science Unit, with responsibility for curriculum development and delivery, admissions, student services, and student success.
The Office of Faculty Affairs and Learning Innovation (OFALI) is the central faculty affairs and instructor development office at Roseman University College of Medicine. Some of our key areas of responsibility and oversight include faculty appointments, promotions, and academic career development.
The Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging works to foster a broad and diverse community of faculty, staff, and students to enrich the educational environment and expand the knowledge base for our students.
The Office of Community Health Innovation is responsible for developing innovative approaches to leveraging community relationships that will facilitate high-quality curricular activities, clinical care, and research. Our aim is to positively impact land, people, and economies in a way that will contribute to the improvement of community health.
Under the direction of the Senior Executive Dean, for Finance and Operations, the Office of Finance and Operations manages financial operations and selected support services, develops the annual operating budget in collaboration with the Dean and his executive team for Roseman University College of Medicine (RUCOM) and Roseman Medical Group (RMG). Working collaboratively with other administrators at the University, the Office of Finance and Operations provides grant management oversight. In addition to overall financial oversight, the Office of Finance and Operations is responsible for all administrative functions within the College and Medical Group
News
Nursing Assistant Professor Selected as Volunteer Item Writer for the NCLEX
Kara Diersing-Clapp, PhD, MSN, APRN-c, RN, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing at Roseman University of Health Sciences was selected as a volunteer Item Writer for the National Council of State…
SpectRUm: Roseman University Celebrates Class of 2024 Hero Scholars
On September 19, Roseman University proudly announced its fourth and largest class of Hero Scholars for 2024 at an awards luncheon held simultaneously on the Henderson and South Jordan campuses.…
SpectRUm: Roseman University Welcomes New VP for Philanthropy & Alumni Relations
Roseman University of Health Sciences is excited to announce a significant addition to its leadership team. Geena Mattox joined the university this summer as the new Vice President for Philanthropy…
