Student Advising

Advisors/Career Development
Telephone: 508-334-8851
Michael Ennis, MD, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs/Advising

Each UMMS student is assigned to a faculty advisor who provides mentorship on many issues ranging from academic achievement,career guidance, professionalism, lifestyle, personal issues, etc. Students are assigned to their faculty advisors in the middle of their first year, based on input by the students regarding their preferences, if any. This assignment will typically remain in place until graduation. Students and/or faculty members do have the option to change assignments through the Assistant Dean of Advising. 

It is recommended that there be at least two to three meetings per year between the student and his/her faculty advisor. Copies of student’s evaluations, grade reports, and administrative letters are sent to the student’s faculty advisor. The responsibility of the faculty advisor includes general support, periodic review of the student’s academic performance, assistance/advice in scheduling the third-year clerkship blocks and selecting fourth-year electives. Guidance is offered in career choice and residency selection, including the provision of letters of recommendation. 

In addition to their faculty advisor, students are encouraged to consult with "field specific mentors" as they approach the residency application process. Any faculty member in the student's chosen specialty field may serve as a field specific mentor. A book of faculty who have volunteered to serve in this role is distributed to third-year students. 

CONTACT: Michael Ennis, M.D,(EnnisM@ummhc.org)  Assistant Dean for Student Affairs / Advising