College of Medicine and Life Sciences - M.D. Orientation

M.D. Orientation Schedule

  Orientation will begin Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The final schedule of events will be available this summer.

All Programs are mandatory;  attendance will be taken for all sessions.

*Schedule subject to change.


Remote Modules

NOTE: Online portions will be sent to incoming student in July to complete for Orientation.

Please complete the following Required Modules for Orientation week: 

  • Student Org policies and procedures:  
    Tyrone Layson, MPH, Assistant Director OSA

  • CAE2029 course Online Objectives and Overview: 
    Kristi Roberts-Hoffman, M.Ed.
    Tyrone Layson, MPH

  • Financial Aid:
    Maura Conner, M.A.

  • Write a Letter to yourself and check locker assignment.
    See email for more details.

  • Student Health 

  • Career Advising
    Kristi Roberts Hoffman, M.Ed.
    Thomas Sodeman , MD

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In Person: More details to come

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In Person: More details to come

M1 Family Open House – Simulation Center

Thursday, July 24 from 5-6:30 p.m.

5-5:30 p.m. – Check-in and refreshments being served
5:30-5:45 p.m. – Introduction & Remarks
5:45-6:30 p.m. – Tour of IISC

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Friday, July 25, 2025

White Coat Ceremony

A photo from the 2024 White Coat Ceremony

The White Coat Ceremony welcomes medical students to the College, and prepares them for the undertaking they are about to begin.

The 2025 White Coat Ceremony will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025. Attendance for the ceremony is limited and tickets are required.

No entrance to event without tickets. There are no additional seats available for this event. If you need additional seating, please swap with another student as the event is at full capacity. This event will also be live streamed on the ceremony page to share with family.

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*Schedule subject to change.

Last Updated: 4/16/25