Student Advising Program
 | Michael Ennis, MD, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs/Advising
Telephone: 508-334-8851
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Each UMass Medical School 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.
CAREERS IN MEDICINE
The Medical School participates in the AAMC's Careers in Medicine Program. Careers in Medicine is a career planning program designed to help you choose a medical specialty and select and apply to a residency program. To access the Web site see link below. Students who have never registered with CiM will be required to obtain a new access code. Students needing an access code should contact Debra Leger in the Student Affairs Office.
Additional Information:
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| Information for Faculty (Advisors) |
| Information for Students (Advisees) |
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