The Office of the Dean of the School of Medicine (Office of the Dean) provides strategic guidance and directly supports the Dean in all administrative and academic aspects of the SOM. The office is responsible for the administrative functions of the SOM, directs and oversees all programs and activities within the SOM, and develops the strategic initiatives of SOM. The responsibilities of the Office of the Dean are divided into administrative, faculty affairs, education, research and scholarly activity, clinical, and fiduciary.