The main functions of the Pediatrics Chair position are to assure: The recruitment and development of a high-quality clinical faculty for on campus teaching (Clinical Medicine lectures for years 1 and 2) and for off campus clinical site training (years 3 and 4). The provision and assurance of a high quality, integrated, four-year clinical ³¦³Ü°ù°ù¾±³¦³Ü±ô³Ü³¾.ÌýÌýThe role of the Pediatrics Chair in administering the clinical department includes the following:  Assure the delivery of a high-quality curriculum on campus that meets national standards for quality and content and is appropriate for accreditation standards.  Assure quality clinical experiences for the students in the departmental field.  Assure clinical research programs for the department.   Assure students are exposed to osteopathic post-graduate programs in the VCOM/OMNEE affiliated sites and provide linkages to AOA programs beyond the SWAGÊÓƵand OMNEE sites.  Serve as a positive advisor / mentor to students regarding clinical practice within your area. Â