The Office of Educational Programs is responsible for the administration of the problem-based learning curriculum; for oversight of the case-writing groups; for facilitator training; and for the production of the PBL cases and associated exhibits. The Office also manages the Standardized Patient Program and is responsible for the administration of the Comprehensive Clinical Competency Examination (C.C.C.E.) at the end of the 3rd year. The Office is responsible for the development of educational initiatives and for providing support to ad hoc and sub-committees of the Curriculum Committee in the implementation of such. The Office of Educational Programs also promotes and conducts educational research focused on the undergraduate educational programs and supports research educational endeavors by faculty and residents. The Office also administers the Pre-Entry Program, monitors the academic progress of students and provides academic support to all students, including a peer-tutorial program. The Office of Educational Programs also monitors student performance outcome to measure the efficacy of the curriculum, including student performance on national examinations and performance in residency training programs.