5. Work to establish a collaborative and involved culture between all individuals
involved in the academic support of the student; develop and oversee training for
faculty on student interventions.
6. Advise OMS 2 and OMS 3 students on board preparation resources and planning,
including a board prep presentation to the class early in Block 5 and meeting with all
OMS 2 students at the beginning of the OMS 2 year to help them develop an
individualized short and long-term board prep plan.
a. Survey students regarding board preparation resources and planning and
share results with the following class.
b. Maintain knowledge of COMLEX and USMLE preparation resources so as
to provide students with accurate and relevant information.
c. Arrange faculty reviews of COMSAE and COMLEX.
d. Act as a liaison between VCOM and commercial preparation programs.
7. Monitor, document, and report student’s progress on COMSAE Phase 1, COMSAE
Phase 2, COMLEX Level 1, and COMLEX Level 2 CE.
a. Identify, advise, and support students considered at-risk of failing or who
have failed COMSAE or COMLEX.
b. Provide support meetings for all COMSAE and COMLEX failures.
c. Communicate with the Associate Deans, Dean, and Registrar regarding
student’s COMSAE and COMLEX status, including the need for additional
coursework or an ADPOS.
d. Purchase COMSAE exams.
e. Proctor COMSAE exams, including reattempts and all attempts for ADPOS
students.
f. Act as a liaison between VCOM and NBOME to manage student eligibility
for COMLEX and to troubleshoot issues.
g. Confirm graduation requirements for COMSAE and COMLEX are
completed.
8. Coordinate and monitor the VCOM peer-tutoring program.
9. Coordinate and monitor the academic advising program.
10. Provide information to students inquiring about a suspected or diagnosed disability
as to VCOM’s policies and procedures regarding diagnostic evaluations and
determination of academic accommodations.
a. Serve as a member of the campus Section 504 Committee.
b. Stay abreast of applicable laws related to the eligibility process for
accommodations.
11. Collaborate with members of the Center for Institutional, Faculty, and Student
Success to identify instructional issues affecting student learning and recommend
faculty development sessions directly correlated to student feedback.
12. Serve on various committees as needed, including Promotion Board and Dean’s
Council, and others as required.
13. Maintains and updates confidential files and records pertaining to student academic
issues and progress.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.
