Student Support

Academic Support :

One of the important roles of an academic advisor is to support student's professional development. Advisors play a crucial role in identifying academic needs and help students connect with resources and support, both personally and professionally.

Advisor’s Role by Year :

Year 1 :

Meet and Greet - establishing a connection with the student and identifying any weaknesses in their premedical curriculum. We encourage students to maintain a balanced life during their time at the Caribbean medical school.

Academic Advising :

• Identifying needs and interests
• Encouraging the student to make a course calendar detailing what is accomplished each week
• Discussions of preparation for NBME exams
• Reviewing the first assessment and developing an action plan

Professional Advising :

• Providing inspiration about a career in medicine
• Sharing personal experiences

Career Advising :

• Initiating discussions about potential specialties
• Introducing early clinical experiences
• Addressing challenging topics encountered during clinical experiences

Year 2 :

We recommend at least one advising opportunity per term between the advisor and the student.

• Reviewing course performances
• Discussing preparation strategies for Case Presentations, NBME exams, and clerkships
• Further exploring the choice of specialty and emphasizing the importance of a well- rounded development, including grades, clinical skills, interpersonal communication skills, professionalism, and social conscience.

Year 3-4 :

Academic Advising :

• Reviewing clerkship shelf exams
• Preparing for NBME exams

Professional Advising :

• Providing inspiration about a career in medicine
• Sharing personal experiences

Career Advising :

• Conducting one-on-one discussions to identify strengths and weaknesses
• Planning an appropriate elective schedule
• Discussing ways to enhance areas of performance evaluation (MSPE)
• Preparing for residency applications, including letters of reference, personal statements, and interviews
• Preparing for the Match and the SOAP process.