KPSOM Standing Committees

The Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine has a number of standing committees, whose membership includes faculty, students, and staff. These committees act in an advisory capacity to the Dean and help carry out the education strategy of the school.

For more information about the role of individual committees, view the KPSOM Faculty Handbook . To learn more about how to get involved, faculty members may reach out to their department chairs or the Director of Faculty Affairs.

Three faculty members attending a committee meeting.

Committee Roles and Descriptions

Admissions Committee

The Admissions Committee ensures that the requirements for student admission to KPSOM’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) program are met. The committee determines which candidates, among the pool of qualified applicants, will be accepted.

Appointments and Promotions Committee

The Appointments and Promotions (AP) Committee advises the Dean on the appointment and promotion of faculty. The appropriate department chair provides the AP Committee with their recommendation for appointment or promotion of their faculty to an academic rank.

Curriculum and Education Policy Committee

The Curriculum and Education Policy (CEP) Committee is charged by the Dean as the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) to carry out the education strategy of the school. This committee ensures that the faculty aligns the medical education program objectives of KPSOM, accreditation requirements, and licensing standards to award the MD degree.

Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Advisory Committee

The Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Advisory (EIDA) Committee is responsible for advising the Dean on opportunities and challenges in meeting the school’s equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) goals. The committee reviews pertinent data related to the school’s culture, curriculum, community partnerships, and demographics.

Faculty Advisory Council

The Faculty Advisory Council (FAC) serves as the general representative body of the Faculty of Medicine and advises the Dean on topics relevant to the overall success of the school, including bylaws and faculty policies. The FAC makes recommendations to and responds to inquiries from the Dean.

Faculty and Student Appeals Committee

The Faculty and Student Appeals (FASA) Committee addresses student and faculty appeals of adverse actions, including recommendations for suspension, dismissal, or termination of appointments for cause.

Learning Environment and Professionalism Committee

The Learning Environment and Professionalism (LEAP) Committee is responsible for setting and monitoring the standards of professional behavior for faculty, students, administrators, and others engaged in the learning environment. The committee reviews feedback regarding the learning environment and provides annual reports to the Dean and the Curriculum and Education Policy (CEP) Committee.

Student Progress and Promotion Committee

The Student Progress and Promotion (SPP) Committee is responsible for administering the Student Corrective Action and Due Process Policy (must be signed on to the Kaiser Permanente network for access). The committee reviews concerns about students’ academic progress and technical standards of professionalism.