U.S. Air Force Fact Sheet USAFSAM OFFICE OF THE DEAN Mission: The mission of the Office of the Dean is to equip current and future generations of Aerospace Medicine clinicians, consultants, educators, managers, and leaders with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities needed to deliver expert healthcare within complex local, international, and expeditionary environments to maximize operational health capabilities and optimize the health, human performance, and well-being of individuals and diverse military communities. Vision: International Center of Excellence for Aerospace Medicine education that promotes an inspired and responsive learning environment, fosters interdisciplinary learning and collaboration, and prepares graduates to perform important mission responsibilities anytime, anywhere, and in the most demanding circumstances.   USAFSAM faculty educates lifelong and diverse learners using dynamic and relevant curricula built upon a foundation of interdisciplinary research, evidence, policy, and operational experience. Office of the Dean Leadership Colonel Marla J. De Jong is Dean, U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Colonel De Jong oversees and executes all USAFSAM education and training. She budgets for all resources necessary to deliver high-quality, standardized, and cost-effective courses. Colonel Alfred C. Emmel is Associate Dean and Director of Medical Education, U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. As the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Institutional Official, Colonel Emmel oversees the content and quality of four programs in graduate medical education as well as the continuing medical education program, and is Chief of the resident research Clinical Investigation Facility. Senior Master Sergeant Lisa M. Buckman is Superintendent, Office of the Dean, U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Sergeant Buckman advises the Dean, and Department Chairpersons and Superintendents on all education and training matters. She collaborates with the Commander's Support Staff and base agencies to execute all training-related support. About Our Department Directs daily academic operations for USAFSAM Establishes student training policies Executes the faculty development, instructor evaluation, and student evaluation programs Oversees institutional accreditation for all Graduate Medical Education programs Adheres to requirements for Community College of the Air Force affiliated schools Oversees the development and revision of curriculum Creates an academic environment conducive to learning Convenes and directs the Academic Review Board Produces and manages distance learning courses Forecasts and executes the education budget and financial plan Oversees the Franzello Aeromedical Library, which houses the largest collection of aerospace medicine reference materials in the world Our Divisions Academic Affairs Division Advanced Distributed Learning Division Franzello Aeromedical Library Registrar Division Contact Information Office of the Dean 2510 Fifth Street, Bldg 840, Rm 423 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 Dean Secretary - 938-3033 Superintendent - 938-2721   External Links Air Force Surgeon General Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Education & Training Course Announcements (ETCA) Nursing Research