Students in the 2016 Entering Class College of Human Medicine

June 2, 2016
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Students in the 2016 Entering Class
College of Human Medicine
FROM:
Wanda D. Lipscomb, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Senior Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
SUBJECT:
Entering Class Information from Student Affairs - Mailing One
Welcome to the 2016 Entering Class of the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine! We hope you
are excited as you begin to make plans to start your medical education journey. You will quickly learn that there
are a significant number of responsibilities that you will need to meet in your chosen profession of medicine. This
initial communications packet includes several important items that require your response. This will be your first
major set of tasks as an entering medical student. It is very important that you carefully review each item provided
and submit all required materials in a timely fashion.
Pre-matriculation and Orientation Week
Your official start date for medical school is Thursday, August 18, 2016. All entering students are required
to attend Pre-matriculation and Orientation Week (August 18-28, 2016). Mandatory seminars and activities
are scheduled daily. We strongly encourage you to relocate to your preclinical community by no later than
Monday, August 15, 2016. This will allow you time to settle into the community prior to the start of medical
school.
Matriculation and White Coat Ceremony for the 2016 Entering Class
Pre-matriculation and Orientation Week culminates with the Matriculation and White Coat Ceremony for the
entering class. This ceremony is a public recognition of the formal first step into the medical profession and will be
held on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at the DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You
will receive your first official white coat as a part of this traditional ceremony. It is a wonderful opportunity to
celebrate with family and friends.
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Please see the attached Save the Date for the 2016 Matriculation and White Coat Ceremony. Feel free to
share it with your family and friends. You will be asked to confirm your number of guests by mid-August.
(See attached 2016 Matriculation and White Coat Ceremony “Save the Date”)
MSU Net ID and Email Account – Deadline Wednesday, June 15, 2016
When you are officially admitted to Michigan State University, you will receive your personal identification or
student number (APID) and PAN (personal access number). Using your APID and PAN, you can then activate
your MSU NET ID. Your NET ID is your electronic identity at MSU. Directions for activating your MSU NET ID
can be found on the Admissions website at http://mdadmissions.msu.edu/ApplicationProcess/accepted/osas.htm.
After you have activated your MSU Net ID, you should log into mail.msu.edu (https://mail.msu.edu), the official
MSU email system, and activate your MSU email account.
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Reminder - you must activate both your MSU Net ID and your MSU email account by Wednesday, June
15th. We will establish a listserv for the 2016 Entering Class of the College of Human Medicine that will be the
source for future communication of important information. Once this listserv is established, all emails will be sent
to your official MSU email account only.
Housing
We do not recommend purchasing a home for your time here at Michigan State University College of Human
Medicine. As a community-based medical school, students often complete early and later phases of training
in different communities. Ownership of a home does not have an influence on community placements.
Rental Information:
 East Lansing Preclinical Housing Information
http://www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/Michigan/East-Lansing/
 Grand Rapids Preclinical Housing Information
http://www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/Michigan/Grand-Rapids/
Matriculating Student Questionnaire (MSQ)
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is a not-for-profit association whose members include all
accredited medical schools in the United States. Each year the AAMC conducts a confidential online survey of
matriculating students (Matriculating Student Questionnaire or MSQ) to better understand the needs of first-year
medical students. This year’s Matriculating Student Questionnaire (MSQ) went online Wednesday, June 1, 2016.
The survey takes approximately 10-20 minutes to complete and will available for completion through September
15, 2016.
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Beginning June 1, 2016 each accepted medical student is sent a unique survey link to access the MSQ. The
survey links are sent from [email protected] to the email address students submitted to the American Medical
College Application Service (AMCAS). The AAMC will send reminder emails on July 1, July 20, August
15, and September 1st to those students who have not yet completed the MSQ. The reminders will also be
sent from [email protected]. Students who experience problems accessing the MSQ should contact MSQ
staff directly at [email protected] and include their full name and AAMC ID in their message.
(See attached 2016 MSQ Flyer)
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We strongly encourage you to complete the MSQ. Responses to the MSQ are invaluable in helping to
shape the future direction of medical education. Please complete the survey by Friday, June 17th. We
strongly recommend that you complete the MSQ as soon as possible so that it is not the last thing on your
list of to-do items.
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Early in the fall we will conduct prize drawings for those who complete the MSQ. Your drawing entry will
be your MSQ completion confirmation page. Upon completion of the MSQ, you will have the opportunity
to print out an MSQ completion confirmation page. Please print your completion confirmation page, pack
it away somewhere safe, and bring it with you as your entry for some fun-filled activities and prizes in the
fall.
Office of Student Affairs and Services
The faculty and staff of the Office of Student Affairs and Services are available to assist you during your
preparation for matriculation. The Student Affairs unit works closely with students throughout their enrollment at
the College. The entire team is eager to meet you and assist in any way possible. Please feel free to contact the
Office of Student Affairs and Services at 517-353-7140 or 616-234-2805. Please see attached document for detailed
contact information. (See attached Office of Student Affairs and Services Contact List for 2016 Entering
Students)
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2016 Matriculation and White Coat Ceremony
Sunday, August 28, 2016
DeVos Performance Hall
Grand Rapids, Michigan
3:00 p.m.
Family and Friends are invited
No tickets required
Your Voice Matters:
Take the Matriculating
Student Questionnaire
(MSQ) Today
• The MSQ is a confidential,
online survey administered by
the Association of American
Medical Colleges (AAMC)
• MSQ results are used to:
o Understand the needs of
first-year medical students
o Improve medical education
programs
Look for an email from the AAMC
inviting you to take the survey!
The survey only takes approximately 10 minutes
to complete, and your participation can make a
difference for the future of medical education.
Questions? Please contact [email protected] or visit
https://www.aamc.org/data/msq/.
o Help plan the direction of
medical education
o Assess the nation’s future
physician supply
Association of
American Medical Colleges
OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES
Contact List for 2016 Entering Students
ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTIONS
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Dr. Wanda Lipscomb
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Senior Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion
Email: [email protected]
Mrs. Deana Wilbanks
Coordinator of Career Education & Counseling
Email: [email protected]
Mrs. Milissa Moryc
Executive Secretary and Project Assistant
Email: [email protected]
STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS
CAREER & PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Julie Phillips
Assistant Dean for Student Career
& Professional Development
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Judith Brady
Assistant Dean for Student Wellness & Engagement
Email: [email protected]
ENROLLMENT & REGISTRATION
Dr. Terry McGovern
Assistant Director of Student Counseling & Wellness
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Gina Brooks
Coordinator of Enrollment Services &
College Records Officer
Mrs. Katy Snider
Assistant College Records Officer
Email: [email protected]
IMMUNIZATIONS
Occupational Health Nurse
Michigan State University
Office of the University Physician
Email: [email protected]
(517) 353-9332
STUDENT HEALTH & DENTAL
INSURANCE
MSU Benefits Office
Human Resources Benefits
140 Nisbet Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1229
(517) 353-4434
Questions Email Dr. Brady:
[email protected]
FINANCIAL AID
Ms. Angelene Patton
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Christine Cotton
Medical Student F.A. Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Christopher Morse
Medical Student F.A. Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Michigan State University
Office of Financial Aid
(517) 353-5940
Office of Student Affairs and Services: 517-353-7140 or 616-234-2805