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The Library will be closing at 6:30 PM Sunday September 25, 2016 due to the electrical work. Access to the library will be restored at 6:00am Monday morning.
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White Coat Ceremony - 9/16/16
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Student Highlights
White Coat Ceremony - September 16, 2016
Read about the ceremony
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Latest News
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New ALS ONE license plate to support ALS research and care
Robert H. Brown Jr., DPhil, MD, a leading ALS scientist, joined Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito to announce the launch of the ALS ONE license plate to help fund ALS research and care.
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Wen Xue receives $250,000 for pediatric cancer research from Hyundai Hope on Wheels
UMass Medical School cancer researcher Wen Xue, PhD, accepted a $250,000 grant Friday from the Hyundai Motor America Hope on Wheels campaign to continue his work toward improving care and treatment options for children with cancer.
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Cole Haynes receives investigator award from HHMI, Gates & Simons foundations
Cole Haynes, PhD, was named one of 84 faculty scholars by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), the Simons Foundation, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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UMMS research examines use of tanning beds in private homes
One in four people who use indoor tanning beds say they have used the equipment in private homes, according to a new research letter in JAMA Dermatology, by Sherry Pagoto, PhD, and UMass Medical School colleagues.
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United Way Volunteer Fair at UMass Medical School Sept. 29
Eighteen Worcester area public service agencies and the UMMS Community Engagement Committee will be on hand at the Volunteer Fair being held Sept. 29 at UMass Medical School.
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
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
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