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Welcome, Class of 2028!

You've arrived at your destination! We're so happy you've decided to become a member of the Rowan-Virtua SOM family. In this next chapter of your life, we're here to guide and support you in becoming an amazing, inspirational doctor of the future. Please meet your onboarding team below. They will help you on the next steps of your journey, including Orientation Week, the White Coat Ceremony, and beyond!

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Dean Micciche, MPA is the Assistant Dean of Student Programs and Alumni Engagement, and can be reached at 856-566-6740 or miccicda@rowan.edu if you have any questions. Alongside Dean, you'll also get help from Brittany Quintana, our Associate Director of Student and Alumni Programs, who is available at 856-566-2746 or quinta02@rowan.edu.
 


Welcome!

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Dean Micciche
Follow Up Letter
Dean Micciche
Strategies for Success
Dr. Millicent Channell

 


 

Pre-Orientation Checklist

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To ensure that you are prepared to begin Orientation Week on July 15th, please make sure that you have completed the following requirements.

Best of luck!

We hope you had an enjoyable and informative Orientation Week experience! Please be sure you have completed all necessary required surveys, attestations, and forms. Please feel free to contact the Office of Student Affairs if you need any assistance.

 

We hope you have a great first year at Rowan-Virtua SOM!

1) Submit Your Video Introduction - Please note, the deadline to submit a video introduction has lapsed.

We are requesting for each incoming student to film a 15-20 second video clip for inclusion in the Student Introduction Video. Your video should include your full name, hometown, and your undergraduate school. You will then answer ONE of the following questions:

  1. What is something no one else would know about you?
  2. What would you consider a unique quality about yourself?
  3. If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would it be and why?

Please review the Self Video Recording Best Practices before you record and upload your video. You should name your video Last Name_First Name.

IMPORTANT: Please record yourself with your device in LANDSCAPE orientation, not in selfie/portrait orientation.

2) Join our Family and Friends List!

Keep your loved ones updated on special events, achievements, and important news at Rowan-Virtua SOM!

1) Big/Little Program Questionnaire

2) Dietary Restrictions and Food Allergies Survey

Please note that any submissions after the July 7 deadline may not be able to be accommodated. All students should submit this form, even if you do not have any specific dietary restrictions.

1) Register for a Fit-Testing Appointment - Please note that all appointments for July 12 are currently full. Please keep an eye out for additional fit-testing opportunities from Student Health!
*If you are participating in the pre-matric program and already completed your fit-testing as part of the program, you do not need to complete this form. 

2) Register for Basic Life Support Class*
*Note, this is a mandatory requirement for first-year students. You should only register for one session. Please check your schedule before registering, as the sessions on Friday, July 19 are specific to curriculum track. 

  • SGL Students can register for the Friday, July 19 session from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm by scrolling to the bottom of the page and selecting "BLS SGL Students Only".
  • PBL Students can register for the Friday, July 19 session from 2:00 - 5:00 pm by scrolling to the bottom of the page and selecting "BLS PBL Students Only".
  • Both PBL and SGL Students can register for the Friday, August 2 session from 2:00 - 5:00 pm by scrolling to the bottom of the page and selecting "BLS Med Students 2028".
  • If you received BLS certification after May 1, 2024, you may waive this requirement hereYou will need to upload a copy of your BLS card to waive this requirement.
  • If you need to cancel or change your registration, please call 856-488-6889.

3) Student Handbook and Professional Conduct Attestations 

4) Register for an Annual Parking Permit

  • Please note, the University is in the process of transitioning to a new system for parking permits, and Glassboro has advised that SOM parking is on hold until August 1, 2024. Be on the lookout for purchasing information from the Rowan-Virtua SOM Police Department. You are not out of compliance for not completing this requirement.

5) Public Safety Self Service ID Photo Upload

6) Meningitis Response Survey 

7) Conflict of Interest Attestation Form

1) Point Solutions Student's Guide

2) Student Technology Guide

  • The Resources for Students webpage will provide you with information on all the resources you have access to as a Rowan-Virtua SOM student. Please be sure to view the video at the top of the page.

2) How to Wash Your Hands

3) IRT Services Overview

  • If you would like to refer to the laptop specifications for your Rowan laptop, you can access them here.

4) Paying for Medical School

5) Student Mental Health Resources

6) Office of Student Equity and Compliance

7) Important Orientation Week Information

8) Student Club Introduction Video

9) Register for the Rowan-Virtua SOM Wellness Center

  • While the Wellness Center is available to all SOM students, anyone interested in using the Wellness Center on the Stratford Campus must register to have their ID cards provisioned for access to the Wellness Center.

1) Complete and return in the designated Registrar Drop-Off Bin at Check-In:

Please do not email this form to the Registrar's Office.

2) Complete and return to the Public Safety Station on Tuesday or Wednesday:

3) Be sure to bring a valid form of identification and a pen for the week! 

ONLINE MODULES

The above headline will give you access to the online training modules for both Tuesday and Wednesday to complete on your own time before the end of the day Wednesday. Please review all presentations within each day's folder carefully, and note that some presentations may be housed within additional folders.

At the end of Orientation Week, you will be asked to complete an Orientation Quiz testing your knowledge of the online training modules.

If you have any problem accessing the online modules, please contact Brittany Quintana.

1) Compliance Training

Please use a PC or laptop, choose Chrome as your browser window and allow pop-ups (see attached). Do not use a MAC book. If accessing the course for the first time, hit “forgot password” and follow instructions to reset the password. If using a laptop, please make sure that you can see the entire screen. If you cannot, use the zoom elements (control + to zoom in and control – to zoom out). When you are finished taking the quiz, please hit the X to exit out of the course. If you passed the course, your training certificate will transfer in the Training History.

 2) CITI Training

SGL BIG/LITTLE MATCH LIST

PBL SEWELL BIG/LITTLE MATCH LIST

PBL STRATFORD BIG/LITTLE MATCH LIST

All lists are organized in alphabetical order by LITTLE. Please use the search feature to find your name. Check your email for the password!


 

Orientation Week: July 15 - 19

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Rowan-Virtua SOM Orientation Week for the Class of 2028 is scheduled for July 15th-19th. Some requirements, such as laptop pick-up, fit-testing and pre-matriculation coursework will be scheduled prior to Orientation Week.

Look for more information to follow about your Orientation Week and other requirements on this site and in your email!

Please note: The Orientation Week Schedule is subject to change.

 

Orientation Week Schedule

 

White Coat Ceremony 

whitecoat.jpgSAVE THE DATE!

The White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2028 will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024 at the Pfleeger Theater on the Glassboro Campus. There will be a ceremony at 4:00 pm and a ceremony at 6:30 pm. Light refreshments will be available in between the ceremonies.

Please continue to check this page for additional information!

 


 

Important Information

Join in the Fun!

Mark your calendar and register for this year’s Rowan-Virtua SOM Drive for Scholarship, on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.  This tournament-style fundraising event, held at TopGolf in Mt. Laurel, NJ, will likely sell out this year!
 
Click here for more information!

 


 

Resources for Success

Student Organizations

Our campus has more than 50 professional organizations, clubs and groups for you to take part in! There are so many ways you can get involved on campus, grow professionally, and connect with peers who have similar interests, identities and goals.

Get Involved!