Academic Committee

Our Purpose

The Academics Committee is a key component of the medical school student council, dedicated to bridging the gap between the student body and the faculty with regard to the medical curriculum. This committee is composed of a group of students who are committed to enhancing the educational experience by representing student feedback, concerns, and suggestions about the medical curriculum directly to the faculty and administration.

We operate by advocating for evidence-based learning, ensuring that the medical curriculum not only meets the current standards of medical education but also incorporates the latest research and best practices in teaching methodologies. The committee regularly collects and reviews feedback from students across all years, utilizing a variety of tools such as surveys, focus groups, and open forums to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the student body's learning experiences and needs.

The academic committee is dedicated to to fostering an inclusive learning environment that accommodates diverse learning styles and needs.

The committee works closely with faculty members and the administration, aiming to improve student satisfaction, learning outcomes, and overall educational quality. Through regular meetings and collaborative projects, we ensure that student voices are heard and valued in the continuous evolution of the medical school curriculum, making it more responsive, dynamic, and aligned with the needs of future healthcare professionals.

 

Committees We Serve On

  • Highest curricular committee in the College of Medicine. This group approves multiple reports and hears arguments on different policy initiatives. The ECC’s bylaws are dictated by the rules of the LCME.

    • 2026-2027 Student Reps: Chelsea Kiely, Aneesh Zutshi, Maximos McCune, Emma Lucke

    • Committee Chair: Dr. Kim Tartaglia

    • Last Tuesday of month from 4-6PM

  • MICRO is a sub-committee of the ECC that does the management and scrutinization of the curriculum. They dictate the curricular learning outcomes, competency milestones, and accurate assessment in the curriculum. As you can see, a majority of the group are directors of competency and directors of the curriculum. 

    • 2026-2027 Student Reps: Chelsea Kiely, Maximos McCune, Ridha Anjum, Aneesh Zutshi

    • Committee Chair: Dr. Jennifer McCallister

    • 2nd Friday of month from 2-4PM

    • 2026-2027 Student Reps: Maximos McCune, Clara Snelling

    • Committee Chair: Dr. Melissa Quinn, Dr. Christopher Pierson

    • 4th Wednesday of month from 4-5PM

    • 2026-2027 Student Reps: Ridha Anjum, Emma Lucke, Jamal Pracha

    • Committee Chair: Dr. Schafir

    • 2nd Wednesday of month from 4-5 pm

    • 2026-2027 Student Reps: Ridha Anjum, Erica Mellinger

    • 3rd Monday of the month from 4-5:30pm 

    • Committee Chair: Dr. Troy Schaffernocker