Student Advising Student advising and the overall attitude of being student-oriented are explicit commitments made by the Department of Family Practice faculty. Most faculty advise students as part of the VCU Student Advising Program by working with the students assigned to them, and by responding to individual requests made by students looking for family practice advisors. Emphasis is placed on helping any student seeking advice or information, with an understanding that the focus is on fostering growth and career development regardless of specialty choice. Family Practice Student Advisory Group Family Practice Student Advisory Group is comprised of two students per class who come together once or twice a year to provide VCU Department of Family Practice with insight regarding student perceptions of the Department and its programs. Two first year students are invited to participate by the faculty each year.
Students then continue in their advisory roles through their fourth year.
This group is often asked to offer their opinion of program ideas and has played an integral part in shaping both the activities and attitudes of the Department. For information regarding the Student Advisory Group, contact Paul J. Munson, Ed.