Mark Sanders serves as the Dean at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine since January 2021, where responsibilities include overseeing academic operations, managing financial resources, and implementing the Long Range Plan. Additionally, Mark is a Physician Legal Consultant and Attorney at Sanders Law, providing legal services across various areas, and serves as a Senior Partner at Sanders Law Group, PLLC. Mark has held multiple academic positions, including Associate Dean at VCOM-Auburn and Department Chair of Family Medicine at Midwestern University. An expert in geriatrics and palliative medicine, Mark has also contributed to research and education as an Associate Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Mark's educational background includes degrees in biology and chemistry from Texas Christian University, an Executive Certificate in Artificial Intelligence from MIT, a Master's in Clinical Molecular Genetics, an LL.M. in Elder Law from Stetson University, and a JD from Texas A&M University School of Law, among others. Mark is board-certified in multiple medical specialties, including geriatrics and palliative medicine.