UMMS prioritizes respectful treatment of all members of our community. For concerns about mistreatment in the learning environment, please click the link above.
Mindfulness & Wellness
Welcome Message
Welcome to the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and to the 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 the White Coat Ceremony, the Second Year Oath 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 pre-clinical 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! Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team with any questions about student life at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Wishing you well,
Sonia Nagy Chimienti, MD, FIDSA
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
School of Medicine
Latest News
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Medical student values prevention as a ‘powerful tool’ in primary care
Category: School of Medicine,Student,News,Student Spotlight
Over the years, Andrew Cauley, SOM ’23, witnessed family members facing a number of chronic health-related issues. His experience with loved ones influenced his decision to enter medicine from a preventative health care perspective.
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Important updates to the UMMS travel policy (April 9)
Category: News,Novel Coronavirus
The UMMS Travel Policy has been updated to reflect recent changes to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance and the updated MA Travel Advisory.
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Dominican Republic Batey Health Initiative continues addressing health care needs of Haitian migrant communities
Category: Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences,Graduate School of Nursing,School of Medicine,Clinician,Faculty,Student
The UMass Medical School Dominican Republic Batey Health Initiative has been working remotely this year to address social determinants of health in the Dominican Republic.
UMMS prioritizes respectful treatment of all members of our community. For concerns about mistreatment in the learning environment, please click the link above.