At Western Michigan University School of Medicine, the Department Chair provides academic Leadership for the discipline. The chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences reports to the Chief Academic Officer and is appointed by the Dean. The chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences should have a record of sustained accomplishments and evidence of leadership in a basic science discipline and medical education and is expected to maintain a record of personal success in the discipline and participate in teaching, scholarly activity and research, and professional and community service. The chair must serve as a role model for and represent both faculty and learners.