The Board of Advisors acts in an advisory role to the Geisel School of Medicine through the dean, Dartmouth senior leadership, and Dartmouth’s Board of Trustees. Principal responsibilities of the Board are to counsel and advise on matters including strategic planning, medical education, finance and budget, research, and philanthropy. The Board of Advisors periodically assesses, evaluates, and appraises Geisel’s programs in light of its mission and its relationships with Dartmouth and Dartmouth Health. The Board also reviews Geisel's budget.