Chris Harper

The meeting included a standing committee report and campus updates from Wichita, Kansas City, and Salina. Wichita received AGCME approval for the interim program director for the emergency medicine residency program. Kansas City is searching for the Department of Surgery Chair and the Department of Psychiatry Chair and submitted notification to the LCME for approval to sunset the two plus two program. Salina is exploring a three-year MD program. There was also discussion regarding proposed SOM Faculty Bylaws changes and KBOR Policy Updates related to workload requirements and post-tenure review policies.

The meeting included a standing committee report, an update on proposed Bylaws change, and acknowledgement of the loss of Dr. Leland Graves III. Campus updates were provided for Wichita and Salina campuses. The new Associate Dean of Admissions was introduced. An update on the Rural Phase 2 Requirement change was shared, including initial data and ongoing challenges. The current activities and priorities of the Kansas Center for Rural Health were discussed, including bloodbank and physician workforce focuses.

The SOM Faculty Council meeting included campus updates from Kansas City, Wichita, and Salina. Discussions covered administrative searches, transitions to clerkship courses, and a retirement celebration for Dr. Hughes and Dr. Robinson. Updates were provided on the Kansas City cancer building project and the Wichita biomed building project. An overview of the Implementation Science for Equity COBRE was presented, focusing on the development of scientific talent and infrastructure of implementation science.

The strategic plan for KU Medical Center focuses on educating leaders, building healthy communities, and making impactful discoveries. It prioritizes enriching the educational experience, enhancing community engagement, and expanding research capabilities. The plan also aims to improve employee well-being and satisfaction, fostering a supportive culture of belonging and collaboration to drive positive change in Kansas and beyond.

The strategic plan focuses on reducing the incidence, prevalence, morbidity, and mortality from cervical cancer in Kenya. It aims to improve the quality of life for cervical cancer patients by enhancing access to prevention, screening, and treatment services. Key areas of focus include strengthening national leadership and coordination, establishing quality assurance mechanisms, creating demand for services through community mobilization and advocacy, and promoting primary prevention strategies such as HPV vaccination and safer sexual practices. The plan also emphasizes improving data management and monitoring to support program planning and resource allocation.