The dean of the School of Medicine (Dean) is the Chief Academic Officer of the SOM. The Dean manages administrative functions of the SOM, directs and oversees all programs and activities within the SOM, and develops the strategic initiatives of SOM. The Dean’s responsibilities are divided into administrative, faculty affairs, education, research and scholarly activity, clinical and fiduciary. The Dean of SOM reports to and advises the Vice Chancellor on all matters that are related to the SOM.