The Office of Student Affairs is comprised of Student Services, the Clerkship Office, the Office of Medical School Minority Affairs, the Office of Academic Assessment and Enrichment and the Office of Special Student Services. The Senior Associate Dean and selected staff in Student Affairs are available and responsible for confidential counsel or referral regarding academic progress or personal problems. Student Affairs facilitates career choice and advising programs, prepares Dean's letters and letters of recommendation, and verifies academic standing for scholarships, supplemental educational programs and other student needs. Student Services coordinates the residency matching process and organizes milestone academic events. This office provides information and support services to students and student organizations and meets regularly with class and SGA officers.
Staff assists students with academic and personal adjustment to medical school.
Minority Affairs coordinates special events and activities within the minority community. Minority Affairs works with medical student organizations and the University-wide Community to insure that the learning environment is enriched and positive. This office provides confidential academic and personal counseling to all medical students and educational diagnostic testing when needed. It offers a number of support groups and provides services or referral for stress management and resolution of personal problems. The office provides individual and group tutoring free of charge.