The SOM Graduation Assessment Board (GAB) is chaired by the dean of academic affairs and consists of faculty members appointed by the dean of academic affairs after being nominated by the Senate. The GAB meets regularly during the year to determine which students are meeting graduation requirements. The GAB is responsible for reviewing students records for graduation requirements and approving all candidates for graduation. Students with deficiencies may have been reviewed by the APRC and may have outstanding requirements to be met prior to qualifying for graduation. All deficiencies must be addressed, and graduation requirements met for the GAB to approve students for graduation.