Paula Tracy, professor of biochemistry, has been named foundations director of the Office of Medical Student Education, according to a University Communications article. Her new role will lead and manage the foundations level of the Vermont Integrated curriculum, which includes tasks such as evaluating the curriculum and assisting course directors in the administration, University Communications stated. Some faculty members have expressed positive feedback toward Tracy’s new position. “I am looking forward to working with Dr. Tracy in my role as a course director for the foundations level,” professor Cynthia Forehand stated in an email. “She will bring to this position outstanding commitment to students, faculty and the academic teacher.”