Can an MD become the dean of a DO school?

[Chicken Bone]

Just curious. our dean is leaving to be the dean of an MD school (or president maybe I am not sure) and I also saw DOs being the dean of other MD schools last year when I interviewed, but it doesn't seem like there is an MD dean for DO school. so my question if AOA allows an MD or FMG (MBBCh?) to be the dean?

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[Neopolymath]

COCA accredits DO schools not AOA, FYI.

 

[group_theory]

Just curious. our dean is leaving to be the dean of an MD school (or president maybe I am not sure) and I also saw DOs being the dean of other MD schools last year when I interviewed, but it doesn't seem like there is an MD dean for DO school. so my question if AOA allows an MD or FMG (MBBCh?) to be the dean?

No. It's a requirement to be accredited by COCA for DO Schools

Accreditation Standards

Access COCA standards for continuing COMs and for new and developing COMs, as well as the substantive change policies and procedures.

osteopathic.org

Element 2.1: Dean Qualifications (CORE)
A COM must have a dean who is qualified for the position by education, training, and experience to provide effective leadership in education, scholarly activity, and patient care. The dean must have:

1. An earned DO degree from a COCA-accredited college of osteopathic medicine;
2. An unrestricted medical license at some time in his/her career, free of disciplinary actions or sanctions while licensed;
3. AOA OR ABMS board certification at some time in his/her career; and
4. At least five years of proven experience within the last ten years in academic leadership roles that includes budget management authority

 

[Lawpy]

Slightly related but i have a huge respect for DO deans and dept chairs.

 

[DameJulie]

I don't see why not, especially given that both degrees have equally competent physicians. Isn't this similar to DOs being PDs/APDs at ACGME programs?

 

[TwistedTea]

Why on earth would we let someone who hasnt been anointed by Ye Ole AT Still be Lord overeath our University? Sounds like a one way ticket to osteopathic hell!

 

[Goro]

At my school, we have had an MD be A Dean, but not THE Dean.

 

[musman9853]

Somewhat related, but are there any DOs that teach at MD schools for like basic sciences?

 

[TwistedTea]

stop desecrating these sacred lands you peasants

 

[Tangerine123]

Reminds me how at my uni the dean of psychology was a psychiatrist...

 

[ChicagoBear]

Somewhat related, but are there any DOs that teach at MD schools for like basic sciences?

Yes, at least at Iowa-Carver. A couple of pre-clinical lectures were given by DOs. In addition, the Ob/Gyn clerkship director for M3s is also a DO.

 

[FutureDoctor5000]

To add to this thread:
Can a DPM become a dean of a DO school, or a MD school?
Can a Pharm D become a dean of a DO or MD school?
How about a DPT, O.D.? or a DC(Chiropractic medicine)?

 

[FutureDoctor5000]

Somewhat related, but are there any DOs that teach at MD schools for like basic sciences?

BRUH.... do you seriously have a picture of yourself on an anonymous site?????

 

[BorntobeDO?]

Slightly related but i have a huge respect for DO deans and dept chairs.

Give me my respect. All the respect. And yes, only a DO has the distinctive knowledge required to dean a DO school. Who would trust a nurse to be their physician? Who trusts a large animal vet for their clerkships? RPCCOM that’s who. But neither of those things are related to a running a COM like a busin... I mean fulfil the primary care needs of America.

 

[musman9853]

BRUH.... do you seriously have a picture of yourself on an anonymous site?????

I have anonymous accounts as well. Seriously, don't worry about me.

 

[Dr.SPAC3MAN]

 

[TwistedTea]

I have anonymous accounts as well. Seriously, don't worry about me.

hey no multiboxing on sdn brah

 

[DO2015CA]

hey no multiboxing on sdn brah

Stealing all the loot from the rest of us