Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan outlines the goals and priorities that guide the College of Osteopathic Medicine as we grow. It highlights our mission, vision, and key focus areas of education, research, service, and community partnerships. This plan helps us stay aligned with our values and measures our progress as we prepare future osteopathic physicians to make a lasting impact in health care.
Learn more about our mission, goals, and priorities.
Strategic Planning Committee
The UNC COM Advisory Board, along with faculty and staff of the COM, served as the Task Force for this Strategic Planning process.
*Denotes member of small planning group.
| Liz Gilbert, EdD | Population Health | Colorado School of Public Health |
| Madison Gremillion | Student | Colorado School of Public Health* |
| John Hall, Director | Economic Development and Urban Revitalization | City of Greeley |
| Norma Juárez, MPH | Manager of Operations and Accreditation Logistics | UNC COM* |
| Beth Longenecker, DO | Founding Dean | UNC COM* |
| Mitt McLaughlin, PhD | Chair | Biological Sciences, UNC |
| Arlo Richardson | President | Richmark Companies |
| Dave Ross, DO | Associate Dean | Clinical Education/GME, UNC COM* |
| Teresa Sharp, PhD | Colorado School of Public Health | |
| Rodolfo Vargas, MPH | Director | César Chávez Cultural Center, and Undocumented Student Services* |
| Mark Wallace, MD | Chief Clinical Officer | Sunrise Community Health |
| Brenda Campos Spitze, MD | Family Physician and UNC Board of Trustees Member | Sunrise Community Health |
| Sanjeev Choudhary, PhD | Associate Dean | Preclinical Education |
| Kamel Haddad, PhD | Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences | UNC NHS |
| Melissa Henry, PhD | Director | UNC School of Nursing |
Equal Opportunity
UNC is dedicated to providing an equal opportunity climate and environment free from discrimination and harassment. In accordance with established laws, the University prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, national origin, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military service, or political affiliation for all employees in all aspects of employment and for students in academic programs and activities.