The Dean for Student Affairs may assist in the coordination of treatment if necessary. All aspects of mental health care, including the fact that a person is being seen by a psychiatrist or psychologist, are strictly confidential. Students and faculty work very closely together in the academic arena. This kind of educational interaction permits students to get to know their teachers and vice-versa. Students are encouraged to use the advice, expertise and help of the faculty through the mentor program.
Clinical departments assume responsibility for mentoring students in the clinical years.
Students should feel free to contact their mentors as frequently as necessary for advice, encouragement and support. Mentors do assume a pro-active role and become involved with their students when performance levels fail to meet minimum academic standards. Student Tutor Program Through the Office of Student Affairs, Touro University offers students peer tutoring services without charge. Students are eligible to apply to tutor a subject if they are approved by the chair of the department in which the course is taught. Students must be able to communicate effectively, have mastered the course material and be in good academic standing.