M.D. Orientation Schedule
Ìý Orientation will begin Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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:Ìý
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Student Org policies and procedures: Ìý
Tyrone Layson, MPH, Assistant Director OSA -
CAE2029 course Online Objectives and Overview:Ìý
Kristi Roberts-Hoffman, M.Ed.
Tyrone Layson, MPH -
Career Advising
Kristi Roberts Hoffman, M.Ed. -
Write a Letter to yourself and check locker assignment.
See email for more details. -
Career Advising Peer Leaders PowerPoint
- Student HealthÌý
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
COB1000A (Park in Lot 44)
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
Dr. Paul Holloway, President ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·
9:05-9:45 a.m.
Welcome from the Dean
Imran Ali, M.D., Dean, College of Medicine & Life Sciences
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- Rande Worth, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý
- Mohamed Moussa, M.D., Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
- Thomas Sodeman, M.D., MPH, Associate Dean for Student Affairs
- Jeremy J. Laukka, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education
- Coral D. Matus, M.D., Associate Dean for Clinical Undergraduate Medical Education
- Cathy Van Hook, M.D., Associate Dean for Foundational Science CurriculumÌý
- Carolina Wishner, M.D., Associate Dean for Inclusion and Opportunity
9:45-9:50 a.m.
Alumni Introduction
Alumni Affiliate Representative
9:50-10:35 a.m.
Financial Aid Entrance Interview Ìý
10:35-10:45 a.m.
Break
Please be back in the room by 10:45 a.m.
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.
11:30–12 p.m.
Professionalism
12-12:10 p.m.
Military Greeting
12:10-1:05 p.m.
Pizza Lunch: Collier Lobby
Pepperoni or ÌýCheese 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 p.m.
UTCOMLS BINGO Scavenger Hunt:
The ambassadors will help you! When you finish your bingo card, return to Collier
1000A.
- MANDATORY: ÌýRocket Card, 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 p.m.
You will have additional time later this week to pick the card up.
3-3:10 p.m.
Mary Youngs & Mary Grace Hamlin
3:10-3:20 p.m.
OSR Reps
3:20-3:35 p.m.
Ambassadors
3:35-4:45 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.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
HEB100 and COB1000A (Park In Lot 43)
8:15-8:30 a.m.
Please check in at the Health Education Building
8:30 a.m. Ìý– 12 p.m.
Medical Education
12-1 p.m.
Cafeteria Boxed Lunches: Turkey, Ham or Vegetable croissant sandwich, chips, cookie, and water.
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
- Rande Worth, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs
- Staff and Contact Information
1:45-2:15 p.m.
Inclusion and Opportunity
Carolina Wishner, M.D., Associate Dean for Inclusion and Opportunity
2:15-2:45 p.m.
Title IX and Compliance
2:45-3 p.m.
Medical Student Feedback
Dr. DeShetler
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 and A
You may also pick up your Access Card
Friday, July 26th, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
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
Friday, July 25, 2025
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.ÌýThere 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.ÌýThis event will also be live streamed on the ceremony pageÌýto share with family.
*Schedule subject to change.