Clinical Practice Organization (CPO)
On May 3, 2011, the FAU Clinical Practice Organization, Inc. (the "Organization") was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization under Chapter 617, Florida Statutes. Its articles of incorporation were last amended and restated on September 29, 2021. The Organization is a direct support organization and component unit of the Florida Atlantic University (the "University"), a part of the State university system of public universities. It was established to promote and support medical education, research, and patient care, including the collection, receipt, management, administration and distribution of funds, exclusively for the support of the mission and objectives of the University, its Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, its Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, and other participating colleges or units within the University, in accordance with the University's College of Medicine Faculty Practice Plan and other faculty practice plans adopted by the University pursuant to applicable Florida Board of Governor's Regulations or other governing laws, rules or regulations. The governing body of the Organization is its Board of Directors (the "Board").
The Board is responsible for managing, supervising and controlling the business, property, affairs and funds of the Organization, and is appointed by the University. The University has the ability to impose its will upon and has a financial benefit/burden relationship with the Organization. Consequently, the Organization meets the criteria for inclusion in the University's reporting entity as a component unit.
Bylaws and Code of Ethics PDF Download
Upcoming CPO Board Meetings
- Meeting Agenda - October 29, 2025
Contact Us
For information, call 561-297-4239.