Primary duty is the oversight of the Surgery clinical education for VCOM students. Responsible as Discipline Chair for the oversight of the teaching and clinical experiences provided by the clinical faculty in VCOM’s core clinical sites who teach students in Surgery. Develops and annually updates the clinical curriculum and syllabi for the core rotations. Serves as an advisor to students in this specialty and for obtaining a residency and fellowship for clinical practice. Provides on-campus teaching in topics in the specialty field of Surgery. Supports the College by serving on committees, providing student interviews, curriculum development and delivery, and in all areas of the college development. Provides research and scholarly activity as related to Surgery.