About Continuing Professional Development at TUCOM

The TUCOM Continuing Professional Development Program is guided by a strategic vision focused on collaboration, career longevity, excellence, sustainability, and research through the guidance of its leadership team and advisory committee.

Strategic Vision

(2025-2030)

TUCOM’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program is committed to empowering faculty and inspiring the next generation of exceptional osteopathic physicians. In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, our strategic plan reaffirms our dedication to innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence, grounded in the values of service, wellness, and osteopathic distinction.

Driving Transformative Change

Our initiatives aim to create meaningful change in medical education and healthcare by prioritizing:

  • Faculty Longevity & Excellence
    Resources and programs that promote health, wellness, and career fulfillment.
  • Collaboration & Service
    Breaking silos and strengthening partnerships across institutions and disciplines.
  • Academic Excellence
    Competency-based programs that prepare faculty to excel as educators, researchers, and leaders.
  • Research & Innovation
    Supporting scholarship that shapes the future of healthcare.
  • Sustainability
    Leveraging technology and streamlined systems for long-term success.

Together, these priorities create an environment where faculty thrive—enhancing student success, institutional impact, and patient care.

CPD Advisory Committee

The Continuing Professional Development Advisory Committee plays a vital role in advancing faculty development, professional growth, and CME at TUCOM. This collaborative group of faculty, staff, and institutional leaders ensures our programs align with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and the evolving needs of educators and clinicians.

Mission & Objectives

  • Strengthen collaboration across departments and institutions.
  • Ensure CPD programs meet accreditation standards and faculty needs.
  • Support innovative educational initiatives that prepare faculty to lead in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Committee Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight and recommendations for CPD programs.
  • Serve as TUCOM’s CME Committee, reviewing and approving content for compliance.
  • Facilitate collaboration among faculty, students, alumni, and community partners.
  • Guide integration of osteopathic principles into faculty development.

Membership & Structure

The committee includes representatives from key departments, appointed for their commitment to advancing CPD’s mission. Members meet regularly to review progress, address challenges, and prioritize new initiatives.

Get Involved

Faculty, staff, and institutional leaders are invited to collaborate with us in shaping the future of professional development at TUCOM.

Contact us at facultydevelopment@touro.edu to learn more or join our efforts.