Welcome Message
Welcome to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, and to the T.H. Chan School of Medicine's Office of Student Affairs! We are delighted to share this incredible journey with you, providing you with a supportive learning environment and guiding you through your years of medical training. Our team works in partnership with your Learning Communities Mentors and the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education to ensure that you receive the academic and personal support that you need in order to meet your educational goals, and to holistically support your professional development as a physician.
Our office coordinates many events that will be memorable milestones in your career development, including Orientation, the White Coat Ceremony, AOA selection and Induction Ceremony, and of course, Match Day and Graduation! Along the way to each of these events, we are here to assist you with planning your preclinical electives, Core Clinical Experiences, Advanced Studies electives both at home and away, transitional experiences throughout your training, and individualized career pathways, including 5th Year Options, and if needed, leaves of absence. Your well-being and career balance are of paramount importance to our team; as such, we are committed to working with you to support you throughout your training.
Once again, welcome to UMass Chan! Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team with any questions about your student experience at the T.H. Chan School of Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School.
Latest News
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Robert Layne receives Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion at MLK tribute
Robert E. Layne, MEd, received the 2023 Chancellor’s Award for Advancing Institutional Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion at the annual tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. in recognition of his long term commitment to bringing students underrepresented in health care careers into the STEM pipeline.
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Small pilot study explores addition of remote activity tracking to electronic health records
The pilot project aims to determine if wearable devices can help the flow of patient data to electronic health records and give providers the opportunity to assist patients more effectively with weight management.
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Marlina Duncan honored with diversity award
Marlina Duncan, EdD, received the Diamond Award for Excellence in Education, Leadership, Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, Humanitarian, Philanthropic and Community Engagement at a gala in Atlanta on Jan. 21.
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