Purpose
Promote excellence in post-doctoral osteopathic medical education
Mission
Provide post-doctoral instruction and education in the art, science, principles and practice of osteopathic medicine, socio-cultural diversity, and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge, including osteopathic contributions to medicine through scientific research. Members of Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences-College of Osteopathic Medicine Educational Consortium (KCUMB-COMEC) have mutual goals to promote the highest possible quality in the continuum of osteopathic pre-doctoral and post-doctoral medical education, thereby enhancing both.
Board Members
Board members of the KCUMB-COM Educational Consortium:
- Marc B. Hahn, D.O., FACOI, FACOP, Chair; Executive Vice President for Academic and Medical Affairs; Provost; Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine, KCUMB
- Marshall Walker, D.O., Vice Chair; Interim President and CEO of KCUMB; Director of Medical Education, Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Family Medicine Residency Program
- Linda R. Adkison, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Curricular Affairs, KCUMB
- John J. Dougherty, D.O., FAAFP, FAOASM, Director of Medical Education, Northwest Health Systems Sports Medicine Fellowship; Associate Dean, Clinical Education and Medical Affairs, KCUMB
- Steve T. Gialde, D.O., Director of Medical Education, St. Mary's Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery Program
- Laura Hempstead, D.O., Director of Medical Education and Program Director; CEO Representative; UMKC Truman/Lakewood Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program
- Jeffrey Joyce, Executive Vice President, Research, KCUMB
- Laurie Labarca, Chief Operating Officer, Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Family Medicine Residency Program
- Joseph Massman, CPA, MBA, Executive Vice President of Finance; Chief Financial Officer, KCUMB
- Richard Schooler, D.O., Chief Medical Officer, Freeman Health System
- Annette Small, R.N, CEO, St. Marys Medical Center Orthopedic Residency Program
- Kevin D. Treffer, D.O., Director, OMM; Associate Professor, Family Medicine, KCUMB
- Shari L. Poindexter, MBA, OPTI Administrator, KCUMB-COMEC, ex-officio
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