Lynn M. Buckvar-Keltz, M.D., Associate Dean for Student Affairs

Whatever you're looking for, the Office of Student Affairs is a great place to start. The Staff are extremely knowledgeable about issues that affect students' lives both inside and outside the classroom. And even when they don't know the answer, they can almost always point you in the right direction. Through a series of programs the Office of Student Affairs provides the link between the classroom and the community and has, as its focus, four primary areas:

Co-Curricular Activities

Many students become involved in clubs or organizations while at the School of Medicine. And with over 50 clubs to choose from there is no shortage of ways to become involved or events in which to participate. The Office of Student Affairs provides support and advisement to these organizations and, in turn, assists students in making the most of them. The office also works with students and student groups to develop and carry out a wide variety of community service projects throughout the year.

Through the Office of Student Activities, a subdivision of Student Affairs, students (as well as staff) are provided with discounted recreational opportunities such as Broadway show or movie tickets in and around New York City. This office can also assist students in planning and arranging many student functions both on and off-campus.

Policies and Procedures

The Office of Student Affairs informs students about policies and procedures that impact their lives. The office will also work with students to develop policies that are important to them or that impact the quality of student life.

Academic Advisement and Support

Assisting students in making career and life decisions is one of the most important responsibilities we have. Students can come to the Office of Student Affairs to obtain advisement on residencies, basic science or clinical concerns, study habits or simply find a sympathetic ear. The Office also assists students in complementing their academic experiences by providing help with summer or international job opportunities, elective opportunities, community service projects or research projects. If someone in this office doesn't know the answer, they can certainly refer you to someone who does.

Information

The Office of Student Affairs publicizes the wide variety of policies, opportunities, services and general information through various publications, regular emails and notifications. Some of these include the Student Directory, Student Handbook, Summer Opportunities Database, International Opportunities Database, student travel policies, scholarship and award opportunities and community service projects.
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