Academic performance in medical school is affected by the students' adjustment, and their adjustment is facilitated or hindered by their significant others. SOLO was organized in the fall of 1994 as a result of a need expressed by medical students and their significant others. The groups' purpose is to provide an outlet where significant others may share feelings, concerns, and advice. These shared experiences help significant others to cope with the pressures, demands, and rewards of medical school.
SOLO also provides an opportunity to establish friendships and a support network.
As a result, the students' most important support system, their loved ones, understand and help to maximize successful adjustment and academic performance. SOLO is a support network which meets twice a month to share, exchange ideas, feelings and experiences. To examine issues of significant others within the home as well as within the school setting. To establish peer support in a safe and supportive environment. SOLO provides support and commitment to its members as well as to the medical school and community.