The Office of Student Affairs provides support and connects students to the services they need to ensure a positive learning experience. The Student Affairs team is available with information and expertise related to academic advising, admissions, career advising and development, educational events and programs, financial aid, learning support and tutoring, personal counseling, student life, student records and transcripts. Students are encouraged to stop by the Office, call 269.337.6111, or email studentaffairs@wmed.edu to make an appointment.
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We have two full-time academic advisors to support you throughout your medical school journey. You will meet with your assigned advisor twice per year to discuss academic progress, study strategies, preparation for USMLE exams, and general health and wellness. The academic advisors work closely with the learning skills specialist and clinical coaches to provide holistic support and referrals to additional resources at WMed. For additional questions, please email our Director of Academic Success at sarah.hagen-keirns@wmed.edu.
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The Admissions team, including our student ambassadors, assist prospective students throughout the process of applying to the many programs we offer. Learn about our programs. For questions about the application process email admissions@wmed.edu or call 269.337.6100
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Medical school is a four-year journey to discover and define the physician that you will ultimately become. We know that this can be an overwhelming process, but the Career Development Team at WMed is here to guide you every step of the way. Your career development journey begins during the Foundations of Medicine curriculum where dedicated Career Development Advisors provide personalized support, helping you to explore specialties while also identifying opportunities that may align with your values and interests. With required meetings taking place across all four years of your medical school journey, our team is prepared to help you with development of your CV, networking tips, mentorship, selecting electives, residency applications, and so much more as you prepare to launch your career as a physician. Additional resources are available on the student portal at Career Advising (login and password required).
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The Office of Financial Aid assists students with applying for financial aid and the financial aid process, exploring sources of funding, budgeting and money management techniques, debt and loan management, personal finance concerns, scholarships, and financial wellbeing. Learn more about financial aid.
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Our learning skills specialist offers assistance with learning strategies, time management, learning styles, and tutoring. The specialist meets with students to identify their personal learning style and to develop an individualized study plan.
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Limited, free, confidential personal counseling services are available to students with school-related adjustment issues such as anxiety or situational depression. Independent licensed counselors serving as consultants to the medical school provide the sessions and are bound by confidentiality. Students may confidentially make appointments by contacting Dr. Mary Wassink at 269-760-9220 (text or call), or Willow Path Counseling Center at 269-459-8889. Fees for up to six counseling sessions are paid by WMed.
Additionally, a list of private practice counselors, psychologists, and substance abuse counselors is available on the Student Portal in the Student Counseling and Support tab (login required). This information is provided as a guide, and any fees that may occur are the responsibility of the student. Questions regarding these resources can be directed to Student Affairs.
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We offer extracurricular opportunities for students to engage with their individual interests through student interest groups and organizations, medical school committee membership, student council, and more. In addition, Student Life assists in the planning of student group events and offers support where needed. Student Life also hosts (in partnership with other offices and organizations), Match Day, Commencement, White Coat, wellness breaks, and offers opportunities to attend community events. Whether students are looking for a sense of community, want to cultivate their skills as a physician or leader, or hope to make a positive impact at the medical school, they have ample opportunities at WMed and the Student Life team is here to support our students. Learn more about Student Life.
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The registrar maintains permanent student records for enrolled and graduated students and provides transcripts upon request.
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WMed welcomes candidates with disabilities who may need accommodations. Consistent with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended 2010, and Michigan law, the school of medicine does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Applicants and students seeking accommodation should utilize the technical standards in guiding a request for accommodations and shall follow the process indicated in policy UME 710. Those with questions about the technical standards, reasonable accommodations, or the accommodations process may email the Director of Student Life and Well-Being at accommodations@wmed.edu for a confidential consultation. Timely disclosure and requests for accommodations by students are essential and encouraged as accommodations are not applied retroactively. Prior to matriculation, a candidate must attest that they have read the school’s technical standards and to the best of their knowledge can meet them with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Many departments in Student Affairs, and at WMed, host educational events for students. US Constitution Day is celebrated annually through Constitution trivia. Throughout the year, students also attend educational events regarding alcohol and drug abuse prevention.
In collaboration with the Student Interest Group SafeMD, a number of events are offered annually as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. These events, as well as other events hosted by SafeMD, promote sexual violence awareness and prevention.
Student Affairs also collaborates with a variety of Student Interest Groups to encourage participation in state elections by providing voter registration opportunities.