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Center for Student Success
Our doors are always open—even before your first day of class.
At Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, we recognize that medical education is both rigorous and rewarding. Success requires resilience, effective study strategies, and ongoing support. One of our highest priorities is helping students develop personalized approaches to learning that maximize their academic potential and promote long-term success.
Through individualized coaching and advising, our team partners with students throughout their medical school journey, providing guidance tailored to their unique needs, goals, and learning styles.
Students are encouraged to meet with us for support in a variety of areas, including:
- Academic Advising and Coaching
- Learning and Test-Taking Strategies
- Study Skills and Time Management
- Board Exam Guidance and Preparation
- Career and Match advising
- Academic Tutoring
Whether you are adjusting to the demands of medical school, preparing for board examinations, or planning your next career milestone, the Center for Student Success is here to support you every step of the way.
Dyron Corley, Ed.D.
Director
Dr. Corley oversees the operations of the Center for Student Success (CSS). In this role, Dr. Corley provides academic advising and support for designated student populations and leads the Center's academic and career advising services for students at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine's Stratford and Sewell campuses.
Stephanie Dearden
Associate Director, Academic Advisor/Coach
Stephanie assists with the management of the Center for Student Success (CSS) operations. She provides academic advising and support to first- and second-year students on the Sewell campus, oversees the School of Osteopathic Medicine Tutoring Program, and coordinates the Pre-Matriculation and Guided Learning Groups programs.
Ashanti Azodo
Assistant Director for Career and Residency Advising
Ashanti develops and implements comprehensive career advising programming for students across all four years of medical school, with a primary focus on supporting third- and fourth-year students as they prepare for residency applications and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match® process.
Kashonna Garcon
Academic Advisor/Coach
Kashonna provides advising and academic support to first and second year students (last name A-Ha) on the Stratford campus.
MarieClaire Graham
Academic Advisor/Coach
MarieClaire provides advising and academic support to first and second year students (last name He-Pas) on the Stratford campus.
Megan Campbell
Academic Advisor/Coach
Megan provides advising and academic support to first and second year students (last name Pat-Z) on the Stratford campus.
Mary Sylvester-Pegues
Program Coordinator
Mary provides advising and academic support to all third and fourth year students.
Xiomara Rojas-Langston
Program Assistant
Xiomara provides administrative support and coordination for the Center for Student Success (CSS) and the Student Academic Progress Committee (SAPC).
Alexander Brown
Staff Assistant, Tutoring Program Coordinator
Provides administrative support and coordination for the Rowan-Virtua SOM peer tutoring program.