2025-2030 VCOM Strategic Plan

Strategic Objective 1.3: Support the osteopathic medical education continuum, through the development and support of graduate medical education programs. Action Steps: 1.3.1. Assure the total affiliated PGY-1 GME positions equal the number of graduates by campus region. 1.3.1.a. Identify naive hospitals with strong GME potential by service region and meet with potential "realistic" new partners. 1.3.1.b. Encourage hospitals in cap building period to apply for new programs during each year of cap building period. 1.3.1.c. Expand the GME-affiliations at UME core sites to enhance residency options for VCOM graduates annually. 1.3.2. Provide year-over-year increases in the number of graduates entering residencies in VCOM-affiliated programs, VCOM home states, and Appalachian and Delta States. 1.3.2.a. Promote VCOM core hospital affiliated residency programs through an OMS 3-year on campus event each year. 1.3.2.b. Provide a virtual residency fair each year to include all programs in VCOM home states and Appalachian and Delta States. 1.3.2.c. Each year offer opportunities for affiliated programs to participate in events at VCOM campuses. 1.3.3. Strengthen/renew relationships with VCOM-affiliated GME sites. 1.3.3.a. Update service offering based on 2024 survey results. 1.3.3.b. Develop marketing materials and a GME webpage for VCOM affiliated GME sites. 1.3.3.c. Update GME affiliation agreements as needed at all sites. 1.3.3.d. Develop a formalized GME consortium to provide continual feedback to VCOM on GME support offerings. 1.3.4. Support development of at least one new osteopathically recognized program by campus region. 1.3.5. Serve as an accreditation resource for new sponsoring institutions, programs and programs seeking osteopathic recognition. 1.3.5.a. Develop a comprehensive "library" of sample policies, applications, etc. that can used by new programs. 1.3.5.b. Develop staff through participation in annual meetings, membership in AOGME and AACOM Fellowship as budget permits each year. Strategic Objective 1.4: Foster a culture of faculty and staff growth and institutional educational excellence. Action Steps: 1.4.1. Improve the current comprehensive review of all employees by ensuring a faculty and staff evaluation process that has touch points throughout the year, prior to the annual activity report. 1.4.2. Improve recognition of meritorious performance of faculty and staff with internal and external recognition. 1.4.2.a. Increase the number of faculty and staff recognitions on social media, website, College publications, and media communications. 1.4.3. Review pay bands and requirements every 3 years, locally and nationally, to assure competitive compensation. 1.4.4. Conduct a comprehensive review of appointment, promotion, and tenure policies and practices a minimum of every 3 years to assure faculty advancement is achieved and encouraged.

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