The Office of Student Affairs at Penn State College of Medicine, under the Office of Educational Affairs, is committed to supporting the educational mission of the medical school for MD students. The staff provides and supports a wide variety of programs and resources that enhance student experience and development, including career planning, support for clubs and organizations, counseling services, student mentorship programs, support for disability/insurance services and more.
Mission: Empower learners to reach their fullest potential in all aspects of their curricular and co-curricular engagements to become successful contributors to the future of healthcare.
Vision: Foster an inclusive community, by actively providing guidance to enrich the future experiences of our learners in:
- Career advising
- Personal and professional coaching
- Development of leadership and team building skills
- Advocating, actively listening, and unconditional support
- Promoting health and wellness
- Celebrating growth, accomplishments, and milestones
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Student Affairs Services
Services provided through Student Affairs include the following.
Career Support
- Career Advising
- Careers in Medicine
- Access to TexasStar
- Letters of Recommendation for Scholarships & Awards
- MSPE, Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), ResidencyCas, Central Application, and the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP)
Student Affairs is here to help and support our students’ personal goals in medicine so that students can make informed decisions and plans for their career in medicine.
Student Engagement
- Societies
- Student Government Class Leadership Support
- Student Group Purchases & Reimbursements
- Student Governance and Student Organizations
Student Affairs assists & encourages medical students to engage in student government leadership positions, student organizations, community service activities,and learning communities during their educational experience at the College of Medicine. Our office aims to advance the power of participation by connecting students with experiences that empower them to make a positive impact during their medical school journey.
Student Events and Wellness
- Step One Study Breaks
- Earth Day Wellness/Community Day
- White Out Party
Student Advocacy
- Student Emergency Fund
- Penn State’s Student Care and Advocacy Basic Needs Request
- Referrals to other resources students may need
Student Affairs provides administrative oversight to both the Penn State College of Medicine’s Emergency Fund and the Penn State Basic Needs Request. Students can find details about each fund by visiting Student Aid.
Major Events and Milestones
The Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Medical Education organized many of the milestone events for our medical students. We believe in celebrating your major milestones from beginning your journey as a medical professional to watching each student cross the stage at Commencement.
Administrative Support
- Phase I Student Absences
- Background Checks and Clearances
- Room/Space Reservations
- White Coat Orders
Student Affairs aims to help keep the College of Medicine running smoothly and we perform a variety of office support tasks for our students.
For questions, please contact Student Affairs at studentaffairs@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
For staff contact information, please visit the Student Affairs staff contact page.