Welcome to the JSSOM Office of Educational Affairs The Office of Educational Affairs (OEA) oversees the JSSOM curriculum for each of the four years of medical education at UTMB. Educational Affairs comprises three departments that work together as a team to integrate basic science with clinical knowledge and skills through each of the four years of medical education. Our MissionThe OEA oversees and facilitates the highest quality education for students’ pursuit of the MD degree.Our VisionThe OEA will become a valued leader and model of innovation, excellence, and scholarship in medical student education.