Our administrative offices and departments execute the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine’s vision for an institution dedicated to curricular excellence, student well-being, and inclusive and equitable learning environments.
Office of the Dean
Dean and CEO Dr. John L. Dalrymple is an accomplished physician, educator, and women’s health expert. He previously held the prestigious position of Ellen and Melvin Gordon Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology and Medical Education at Harvard Medical School (HMS). Additionally, he served as Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education at HMS and as Executive Vice Chair and Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Faculty Affairs within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. On a national level, he has chaired the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Undergraduate Medical Education Committee and is now serving as APGO President.
Office of Administration and Finance
The Office of Administration and Finance oversees financial operations and administrative offices such as the Departments of Business Operations, Facilities, Finance, Information Technology, and Procurement and Supply Chain.
Office of Admissions
The Office of Admissions seeks highly qualified and motivated students who demonstrate the passion, intelligence, and integrity to become exceptional physicians and community leaders.
Office of Community Engagement and Government Affairs
The Office of Community Engagement and Government Affairs supports school initiatives to explore and collaborate with diverse populations and communities in Southern California. Its mission is to bring the school into the community and community into the school, through education, outreach, practice, services, research, and advocacy.
Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
The Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity carries out Kaiser Permanente’s and the school’s commitment to equity and inclusion, which is rooted in our namesake’s founding mission of improving the health of members and communities.
Office of Faculty Affairs
The Office of Faculty Affairs provides resources to faculty for their academic career development, including management of appointments and promotions and identifying opportunities to develop their research and scholarship.
Office of Medical Education
Tasked with ensuring curricular excellence at the school, the Office of Medical Education provides oversight of the four-year medical curriculum, including the integration of the Biomedical, Clinical, and Health Systems Sciences.
Office of the Ombuds
The Office of the Ombuds acts as an informal, confidential, independent, and off-the-record resource for students, faculty, and staff seeking resolution to issues or concerns impacting their learning or workplace experience or environment.
Office of People, Communications, and Development
The Office of People, Communications, and Development oversees administrative functions and services including Human Resources, Marketing and Communications, and Philanthropy.
Office of Research and Scholarship
Backed by nearly seven decades of Kaiser Permanente's leading medical research, the Office of Research and Scholarship connects students with rigorous epidemiological studies, clinical research data on specific population segments, and hundreds of clinical researchers nationwide.
Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs leads programs and staff that support students and enhance their educational experience. It also develops and supports student groups, organizations, activities, equity initiatives, and leadership.
Department of Biomedical Science
The Department of Biomedical Science is responsible for articulating the school's vision for building sound educational programs in Biomedical Science and integrating them into a broader medical school curriculum.
Department of Clinical Science
The Department of Clinical Science faculty serve as the stewards of the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine's vision for designing leading educational programs in Clinical Science for the school's curriculum.
Department of Health Systems Science
The Department of Health Systems Science has two missions. First, we aspire to help students become health systems change agents by providing a foundation in healthcare safety, quality, and value; community and population health; and health policy, equity, and service. Second, we pursue a research agenda that will increase health and health equity through systems innovation, redefinition, and redesign.