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

M.D. Orientation Schedule

  Orientation will begin Wednesday, July 24, 2024

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 prior to Orientation.

Please complete the following Required Modules prior to Orientation week: 

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

  • CAE2027 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 24, 2024

COB1000A

8:30-9 a.m.
Check-In: Collier Building – Students who sign in  after 8:55 a.m. will be considered absent.

9-9:05 a.m.
Welcome from the President
Mr. Matthew Schroeder, Interim President Utoledo

9:05-9:45 a.m.
Welcome from the Deans

  • Imran Ali, M.D., Interim Dean College of Medicine & Life Sciences                                        
  • Rande Worth, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs                                                                  
  • Mohamed Moussa, M.D., Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
  • Thomas Sodeman, MPH, M.D. Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
  • Jeremy J. Laukka, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education
  • Coral D. Matus, M.D., FAAFP, Associate Dean for Clinical Undergraduate Medical Education
  • Carolina Wishner, M.D., Associate Dean for Inclusion and Opportunity

9:45-10 a.m.
Alumni Introduction
Alumni Affiliate President

10-10:30 a.m.
Financial Aid Entrance Interview  

10:30-10:45 a.m.
Break
Please be back in the room by 10:45am

10:45-11:30 a.m.
Disability Services: 10:45-11 a.m.
CASE Office: Student Conduct and Community Standards: 11-11:20 a.m.
CASE Office: Student Advocacy and Support: Sara Clark, Jewel Mundoe 11:20-11:30 a.m.

11:30a.m. - 12 p.m.
Professionalism

12-12:05 p.m.
Military Greeting

12:05-1:05 p.m.
Pizza Lunch: Collier Lobby
Pepperoni or Cheese 2 slices.
If you have your Rocket Card, you may use this time to pick up your access card in the Mulford Basement Security office

1:05-1:35 p.m.
Academic Enrichment Center (AEC)

1:35-3:15 p.m.
UTCOMLS BINGO Scavenger Hunt
The ambassadors will help you! When you finish your bingo card, return to Collier 1000A.

  • MANDATORY: Rocket Card, Locker, White Coat Tickets, Alumni Office
    • HEB100 – Rocket Card, White Coat Ticket, Swag Bag
    • COB1050 –  Alumni Stethoscope

You may also use this time to pick up your access card from Security in the basement of Mulford Library.
If you do not have time to get your access card, return to Collier by 3:15 p.m. You will have additional time later this week to pick the card up.

3:20-3:30 p.m.
OSR Reps

3:30-3:45 p.m.
Ambassadors

3:45-4:45 p.m.
You may also use this time to pick up your access card from Security in the basement of Mulford Library.
Office closes at 4:45 p.m.

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

HEB100 and COB1000A

8:15-8:30 a.m.
Please check in at the Health Education Building

8:30 a.m.  – 12 p.m.
Medical Education
                               
12-1 p.m.
Firehouse Subs: Turkey or Vegetable sandwich, chips, cookie.
Located in Collier Lobby

You may also use this time to pick up your access card from Security in the basement of Mulford Library.

1-1:45 p.m.
Collier 1000A
Office of Student Affairs Welcome

1:45-2:15 p.m.
Inclusion and Opportunity
Carolina Wishner, M.D.

2:15-2:45 p.m.
Title IX and Compliance

2:45-3 p.m.
Assessment / Buddy Badges

3-3:15 p.m.
CommunityCare Clinic Overview

3:15-3:30 p.m.
Honor Code

3:30-4:15 p.m.
MSC Welcome and Student Q&A

NOTE: You may also pick up your Access Card Friday, July 26, 1-4 p.m.

Ice Cream Social – Mulford Library patio

Thursday, July 25 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Sponsored by: COMLS Office of Inclusion and Opportunity
Please join us in welcoming YOU – our Incoming Medical Students!

M1 Family Open House – Simulation Center

Thursday, July 25 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 26, 2024

White Coat Ceremony

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

The 2024 White Coat Ceremony will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024. 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: 7/24/24