The purpose and objectives of the Assembly are to foster, support, and maintain excellence in all aspects of medical education, research, and health service at the UT Health San Antonio, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine.
The Assembly and Council shall consider all matters that, directly and indirectly, affect the ability of the Long School of Medicine faculty to carry out with excellence their programs of teaching, research, and patient care services. These governing bodies may submit recommendations on any matters affecting the interests of the Long School of Medicine to the Dean for his action and transmittal to the President, the Chancellor, and/or Board of Regents.
The Assembly shall consist of all persons appointed with any of the academic titles outlined in the UT Health San Antonio Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOP) 3.1.1 Academic Titles who are employed and salaried through a Long School of Medicine academic home.