Join the Holistic Student Support working group for an insightful hour-long webinar where we dive into the critical juncture of Residency Application and Interview Preparation, which we define as students engaging in activities to distinguish themselves as competitive applicants for residency. During this webinar, we will explore challenges and innovations associated with the following areas:

• Specialty Decision Planning
• Preparations and Support for Away Rotations
• Interview Preparation and GME Collaboration
  
• Preparation and Optimization of Residency Applications

This session featuring a panel discussion and time for Q&A, aims to foster collaboration between student affairs and educational affairs professionals, inspire innovation, and strengthen support systems for our medical students.

Cherie Singer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Pharmacology/Associate Dean, Student Affairs
University of Nevada, Reno

Petra Bricker, M.A.
Manager of Career Services
University of Missouri - Kansas City

Jay Behel, PhD
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Rush Medical College

Mary Jo Wagner, MD, FACEP
Chief Academic Officer/DIO
CMU Medical Education Partners Professor, Emergency Medicine
Central Michigan University

From matriculation through the transition to residency, medical students face numerous shared points where they must meet a predefined performance standard to advance to the next curricular phase. A student's experience navigating these points depends as much on institutional culture, structures, and supports as on their individual preparedness and ability. Join us for the “Junctures and Journeys: Helping Students Navigate the Critical Junctures of Medical Education” webinar where we will explore a new framework for Holistic Student Support with representatives from the Holistic Student Support Working Group (HSSWG).

In this webinar, we will explore:

• The core principles that drive holistic student support.
• Universal Medical School Critical Junctures students must navigate.
• A framework to help medical educators and student affairs professionals critically examine and change institutional structures to facilitate students’ capabilities to successfully navigate these junctures.

We're not just here to present; we want to hear from you! Engage with colleagues in a candid discussion on the model's utility and share your thoughts on further enriching this approach. Your involvement is the key to our shared success. Learn how you can stay engaged and be part of this transformative journey. 

Whether you're directly involved in student services, educational affairs, or simply passionate about the evolution of medical education, this webinar is designed with you in mind. Let’s work together to champion a holistic approach that ensures every medical student is poised for success.

Michelle Shader, MA
Director, Holistic Initiatives and Learning
AAMC

Mark Beard, MD
Dean, Medical Student Education
University of South Dakota

Christina  Granillo , PhD
Director, Office of Academic Success
UC Riverside School of Medicine

Raechel Timbers, M.Ed.
Manager, Holistic Initiatives and Learning
AAMC

Stephanie Mann MD, MS HPEd
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Methodist University College of Medicine/Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine

Join us for an insightful hour-long webinar where we dive into the critical juncture of matriculation and orientation in medical education. During this webinar, we will explore challenges and innovations associated with the following areas:

1.     Pre-Matriculation Preparation
2.     Building an Inclusive Community
3.     Supportive Handoffs and  Resource Alignment

This interactive session aims to foster collaboration between student affairs and educational affairs, inspire innovation, and strengthen the support systems for our incoming medical students. This webinar is a part of a year-long series on Holistic Student Support. To see our introductory webinar, select this link.

Leila Amiri, MA, PhD
Associate Dean for Admissions
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry
University of Vermont, The Robert Larner MD College of Medicine

Leila Harrison, PhD, MA, MEd
Vice Dean for Admissions, Student Affairs, and Alumni Engagement
Washington State University, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

Stephanie Mann, MD, MS HPEd
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Methodist University College of Medicine/Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine

Join us for an insightful hour-long webinar where we dive into the critical juncture of Academic Performance and Progression, which we define as adopting learning strategies that are aligned with the design of the curriculum and successful performance towards achieving competencies. During this webinar, we will explore challenges and innovations associated with the following areas:

• Coordinated Communication and Collaboration
• Integrated Student Support
• Infrastructure to Support Academic Performance and Progression

This interactive session aims to foster collaboration between student affairs and educational affairs, inspire innovation, and strengthen the support systems for our incoming medical students. This webinar is a part of a year-long series on Holistic Student Support. To see our introductory webinar, follow this link. To see more information about the topic areas we will discuss on the call, follow this link.

Misha Syed, MD, MEHP
Assistant Dean for Educational Affairs, Office of Clinical Education
Professor, Ophthalmology
Vice Chair for Academic Affairs, Ophthalmology
UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine

Ranna Nash, PhD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medical Education
Assistant Dean, Student Development
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

Adeste Sipin, MA
Director, Academic Support Services
Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Join the Holistic Student Support working group for an insightful hour-long webinar where we dive into the critical juncture of USMLE Exams, which we define as students utilizing available resources to develop and execute an exam preparation strategy. During this webinar, we will explore challenges and innovations associated with:

• Creating Readiness Pathways
• Creating Individualized Plans for Students Who Are Not on the Readiness Pathway
• Helping Students Navigate a Step 1 Failure
• Addressing Wellbeing Challenges Associated with USMLE Exams

This interactive session, featuring a panel discussion and time for Q&A, aims to foster collaboration between student affairs and educational affairs professionals, inspire innovation, and strengthen support systems for our medical students. This webinar is a part of a year-long series on Holistic Student Support. To see our introductory webinar, follow this link.

Joshua Hanson, MD, MPH, MBA
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio

Todd  Bates, PhD, MSEd, MA
Director of Student Academic Success and Learning Support
Columbia University 

Stephanie Calato, MS, LCPC
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Clinical Associate, Department of Health Sciences Education
University of Illinois College of Medicine  

Damien Jackson, MEd
Asst. Dean, Office of Student Finance
Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Debra S Rusk, MD, FAAEM, FACEP, FAAP
Assistant Dean, Medical  Student Affairs
Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics
Indiana University School of Medicine

Join the Holistic Student Support working group for an insightful hour-long webinar where we dive into the critical juncture of Professional Opportunities and Experiences, which we define as students engaging in career planning to define their specialty interests and seek professional development experiences to maximize their competitiveness for residency. During this webinar, we will explore challenges and innovations associated with the following areas:

• Encouraging Professional Skills Development for Students
• Developing Mentoring and Advising Structures
• Implementing Mentor and Advisor Training

Gain valuable insights to help students navigate the complexities of the professional landscape and shape their future careers effectively. To learn more about the challenge areas above, follow this link. This webinar is a part of a year-long series on Holistic Student Support. To see our introductory webinar, follow this link.

Presenters:
Anita Pokorny, M.Ed.
Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine
Northeast Ohio Medical University

Soraya Smith, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean for Students
College of Medicine
University of Central Florida

Keniesha Thompson, MD, MS, FACP, FHM
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and ODEI
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Moderator:
Stephanie Mann, MD, MS HPEd
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Methodist University College of Medicine/Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine

Join the Holistic Student Support working group for an insightful hour-long webinar where we dive into the critical juncture of Transition to Clerkship which we define as students entering the clinical phase of their training. During this webinar, we will explore challenges and innovations associated with:  

• Professional Identity Formation
• Preparing for the Transition to Clerkship
• Creating a Supportive Learning Environment

This interactive session, featuring a panel discussion and time for Q&A, aims to foster collaboration between student affairs and educational affairs professionals, inspire innovation, and strengthen support systems for our medical students.

Mark Beard, MD, MHA, FAAFP
Chair, Foundational and Clinical Science Department
Belmont University 

Erica S. Friedman, M.D., FACP  
Vice Dean for Educational Affairs  
Professor of Medicine 
Penn State College of Medicine

Colin Stewart, MD
Training Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
MS3 Psychiatry Clerkship Director
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Georgetown University Medical Center

Donna D. Elliott, MD
Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Medical Education (Educational Scholar)
Vice Dean for Medical Education
Chair, Department of Medical Education

Sharad Jain, MD
Associate Dean for Students 
UC Davis Health School of Medicine

Neil Masangkay, MD, MS
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
Florida Atlantic University