Specifications include, but are not limited to: 3.2.1 Conduct Market Research Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the demand for osteopathic medical education considering demographic trends, healthcare needs, and competitor institutions 3.2.2 Assess the Target Audience Identify the target audience, such as undergraduate students, professionals seeking advanced degrees, international students seeking licensing in the US or individuals pursuing career changes, provide national state and local trends in school of osteopathic applicants and trends for those in the osteopathic field. 3.2.3 Provide Financial Analysis Evaluate the financial viability of establishing and sustaining the School of Osteopathic Medicine, including cost projections, revenue sources, and potential funding opportunities. 3.2.4 Facilities and Resources Identify potential locations for the school, considering factors such as accessibility, infrastructure, and community support. 3.2.5 Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance Investigate and provide a detailed overview of the regulatory and accreditation requirements for establishing a school of osteopathic medicine. 3.2.6 Assess Faculty and Staffing Evaluate the availability and quality of potential faculty members, identify the qualifications and expertise required to deliver a high quality osteopathic education, assess comparable seized osteopathic schools and determine appropriate full and part time faculty ratios, and assess potential challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified personnel. 3.2.7 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Philanthropic Support Identify potential partnership with hospitals, non government organizations and government agencies, identify potential donors and grant opportunities. 3.2.8 Risk Assessment Identify potential risks and challenges associated with the establishment and operation of the school. 3.2.9 Stakeholder Engagement Develop a plan for engaging key stakeholders, including potential students, healthcare providers, and community leaders.
