The CEAD, under the guidance of the associate dean for evaluation and assessment, is responsible for program evaluation, educational assessment and research, and quality assurance for the 4-year MD Program. The division is responsible for curriculum evaluation and assessment initiatives and overseeing the assessment of student performance and outcomes to foster opportunities for student performance enhancement and continuous quality improvement in medical education. It also plays an integral role in quality assurance and accreditation reporting and carries out data analysis and other projects in support of initiatives undertaken by the SOM dean, the Curriculum Committee, and its various subcommittees.