Office of Academic Affairs

The Office of Academic Affairs comprises the Office of Medical Education, the Office of Student Affairs, and the Office of Research, Assessment and Evaluation with responsibility for curriculum development and delivery, admissions, student services, and student success.

Our Team

Kelly Bounchareune, MPA

Director of Medical Education
  • College of Medicine

Karin Esposito, MD, PhD

Senior Executive Dean for Academic Affairs; Professor & Chief Academic Officer
  • College of Medicine

Jamie Fairclough, PhD, MPH, MS

Associate Dean for Research Assessment & Evaluation, Professor of Basic Sciences
  • College of Medicine

Olivia Forsberg, M. Ed

Foundational Curriculum Coordinator
  • College of Medicine

Louise Holcomb, MA

Administrative Assistant
  • College of Medicine

Adrian Jones, JD

Associate Dean, Student Affairs
  • College of Medicine

Cameron Mastin, M.Ed.

Senior Curriculum Coordinator
  • College of Medicine

Robert McAuley, PhD

Director of Accreditation; Professor, Department of Bioethics, Humanism, and Policy
  • College of Medicine

Sydney Miller, BS

Administrative Assistant
  • College of Medicine

Hounsh Munshi, MSCTI

Clinical Skills Course Coordinator
  • College of Medicine

Shavone Payne, BA

Clerkship Coordinator
  • College of Medicine

Helen Tempest, PhD

Associate Dean for Foundational Education, Professor
  • College of Medicine

Office of Medical Education

The Office of Medical Education (OME) provides administrative oversight and management of the MD curriculum.

Office of Student Affairs

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) supports students throughout their medical education, from application and admission through graduation.

Data Science Unit

Office of Research, Assessment, and Evaluation

The Office of Research, Assessment, and Evaluation utilizes advanced analytic techniques, data science methodologies, and machine learning approaches to assist RUCOM offices and departments in deriving valuable insights from clinical, educational, research, and operations data.