Services & Activities Offered
In support of our whole health mission, student life provides a wide range of fun, educational, and de-stressing activities for students and family members.
Student Organizations
Student Affairs supports a variety of student organizations to promote leadership, networking, and personal growth, including:
- Student government
- Specialty interest groups
- Service & volunteer organizations
Milestone Events
The medical school journey is a challenging and exciting time for our students. The School of Medicine celebrates important milestones and achievements each year through various annual events, recognizing the importance of pausing to reflect and commemorate each new step. Milestone events include:
- Student Orientation
- White Coat Ceremony
- Match Day
- Graduation and hooding ceremony
Student Well-Being & Support
Wellness is an integral part of student success and is central to the support services offered through Student Affairs. These include access to:
- Wellness-based programming
- Facilitated peer support
- Comprehensive wellness coaching
- Access to mental health services
Students receive structured sessions on wellness topics such as preventing burnout, coping with grief, and staying well while preparing for the USMLE exams.
Additional Resources
- Medical Student Well-Being – Student service providers, faculty, staff, and current medical students share personal stories of resilience and resources, programs, practices, and strategies they have found to be effective in building student well-being. (AAMC)
- Medical School Wellness Curriculum Collection – Foundational well-being topics which represent the best evidence-based practices in these areas. (AAMC)
- Well-Being Resources – Tools that are tailored to the unique challenges medical students face and help them foster their well-being. (ACP)
Contact Information
For additional information relating to Student Life, please contact our Director of Student Life and Development. Email: Studentlife@alwmed.org