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Introduction to Medical School
The Introduction to Medical School course is a three-week educational program especially designed to facilitate the academic, social, and environmental adjustment of incoming DO students at SOM. It addresses the needs of students who may benefit from an intensive introduction to the medical curriculum.
Through the Introduction to Medical School course for DO students, the Center for Student Success at Rowan-Virtua SOM will:
- Facilitate the academic, social and environmental adjustment of incoming, first-year SOM DO students through an introduction of the respective medical school curriculum, medical terminology and metacognitive skills.
- Cultivate a safe and nurturing environment for incoming first-year medical students to practice goal-setting and self-reflection skills, assess the effectiveness of their learning and study habits, improve organization and time management skills, and incorporate school-based resources.
- Establish inter-class connections among students to foster lasting mentoring relations with OMS-II role models, and build relationship with faculty, staff and peers through large and small group activities.
Program Information
Save the Date! 6/8/2026 - 6/26/2026
Tracks: There are two curricular tracks for our DO program - SGL and PBL. Only students who have been accepted into the PBL program for the school year will participate in the PBL Introduction to Medical School.
Location: SGL Sessions will take place on the Stratford campus. PBL sessions will be split between the Stratford and Sewell Campus.
Schedule: Classes take place Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The schedule includes lectures, small group sessions, OMM lab, "How to be successful in medical school" workshops, independent and group studying sessions, tutoring and assessments.
Content: Students will receive content from their courses from the Fall semester.
Assessments: SGL students will take two quizzes and a cumulative exam. PBL students will have one exam at the end of program.
Grading: A passing score for the program is an 80. Your performance in the program does not impact your admission into the school.
Supplies: You don’t have to purchase any books for the program. You will have to use your personal laptop.
Attendance: In an effort to promote academic success and uphold professional accountability, students enrolled in the three-week course are required to attend all scheduled instructional sessions, including lecture and small group discussions. Students must take the course in person and are expected to be on campus daily.
Cost: Students who enroll in this course will be grandfathered into the current federal loan eligibility programs. This means you can still qualify for the existing federal student loan options, including the Graduate PLUS loan for he next three years, which are especially helpful if you have little or no credit history.
If students have questions or need help understanding their funding options, they should contact the Student Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid team can explain a student's eligibility, guide them through the application process, and help them make the most of available financial aid resources.
Registration: To participate in the program, you must complete the registration. It is not an application. Contact Stephanie Dearden (dearden@rowan.edu) for the registration link. Registration closes at the end of April.