The Office of Medical Education is responsible for the curriculum and academic standards affecting the M.D. degree program in the College of Medicine. This Office is involved with faculty in curriculum design and coordination and the allocation of educational resources. It also works with faculty in the development and implementation of policies and procedures affecting the academic progress, promotion, and graduation of medical students.  The Office of Medical Education coordinates various community outreach programs related to two educational grants:  Memphis Science Partners and Building Bridges to Health Science Literacy.