Dr. Folse will ask that the Administrative Oversight Group move these discussions forward. New governance is required by the new functions of C2000. The group plans to meet in early September. Students who begin in August 2000 will need good documentation, so the process will be done as expeditiously as possible. The Alternate Enrichment Group was asked to produce documentation that could be sent to prospective students this fall.
Research is one option, but only one of many opportunities.
A physician co-chair, particularly a Family Physician, would be of value to the group, and Dr. Cooper will contact faculty to fill that role. The group was asked to have as much detail as possible for presentation to the Steering Committee by November 23. Some concerns have surfaced as the groups have met, mostly regarding who is in charge. The challenge to the chairs of these groups is to keep the conversation on teamwork in patient care. There are some major philosophical and research issues to be dealt with, although the main challenge is getting Basic Science back into the fourth year.