Graduating Class of 2013

Orientation, August 5-7, 2009

Agenda (pdf) (updated August 4, 2009)

Locations
Coffman Memorial Union, directions - site of day one of orientation on August 5, 2009
Mayo Memorial Auditorium - site of day two of orientation on Auguat 6, 2009
Riverbend Plaza - site of BBQ during day two or orientation on August 6, 2009
Northrop Memorial Auditorium, directions - site of White Coat Ceremony on day three of orientation on August 7, 2009

Welcome Letter from MS2 Class President

Things You Need to Do

Note: You are responsible for completing the tasks/forms in this section on the dates provided.

Matriculating Student Checklist (revised June 30, 2009)

Immunization

Essential Information

Note: You are responsible for knowing and adhering to information included here BEFORE attending orientation on August 5, 2009.

White Coat Ceremony - flyer (pdf)
A time for the Medical School community to welcome first year students into the profession of medicine, to share and celebrate the meaning of their purpose with friends and families, and for physicians at all levels of training and practice to reflect upon, honor and renew their commitment to the care of patients.
The ceremony will be held at Northrop Auditorium, 84 Church St SE, Minneapolis East Bank Campus. A reception will follow outside on the Northrop Plaza from 3:00-4:00pm. Tickets are not required for admission, doors open at 12:15pm. Guests are encouraged to arrive early. For parking information: http://www1.umn.edu/pts. For questions or disability accommodations contact: Annette Swain, 612.625.1476, swain 001@umn.edu
Letter and general 2009-2010 financial aid information - letter (pdf)
Financial Aid Update, July 2009 - letter (pdf)
Intro to Anatomy, Orientation Day 2, August 6th - introductory letter (pdf)
For the Intro to Anatomy on Day 2 of orientation you will need to bring a change of clothes. Bring with you comfortable cloths and shoes that you will change into to do an exercise in the anatomy lab. Once complete you will change out of the cloths and leave in your locker (you will be assigned anatomy lockers at orientation). These clothes should be comfortable, and something you do not mind leaving in a locker for 8 weeks and throwing away once they are no longer needed.
Dissection Kits
Dissection kits are a requirement for anatomy. The anatomy department will be renting out dissection kits at orientation. They cost $15 to rent for the 8 week course. The kits are good for two people. A dissection kit rental table will be set-up outside the auditorium prior to the Intro to Anatomy on the second day of orientation.
AHC Student Health Benefits Plan - letter (pdf)
You are required to carry the Academic Health Center-Student Health Benefit Plan (AHC SHBP) unless you are covered by a US based employer health insurance plan or the Graduate Assistant Health Benefit Plan. All AHC students will automatically be enrolled in this plan. The charges will be added to your fee statement. If you choose to waive this plan, this letter contains information on how to provide proof of insurance meeting the waiver guidelines to facilitate a waiver from enrollment in this plan.
Get your U Card - information sheet (pdf) (updated June 18, 2009)
The U Card is your student ID and identifies you as a University student. All students must have a card. You will use your card to check out books from the library and also to gain access to the anatomy labs and other campus facilities, plus a lot more. If you are on campus prior to orientation you can get your card then, otherwise you can get it during orientation. In order to get your U Card you must be "admitted" in the University system. You are admitted as soon as the Medical School Admissions Office receives your intent to matriculate letter and your deposit. For more U Card information visit the U Card site.
Activity Fair, Friday, September 18th - flyer pdf (updated June 25, 2009)
Find out about medial school organizations, meet students, get involved! Free lunch! Mark your calendar

Pre-Orientation Opportunities

Pre-Orientation Introduction to the Urban Area program - Introduction and Application (pdf) , MS Word version
The Pre-Orientation Introduction to the Urban Area program will introduce incoming first year medical students to the local area, patient populations, and community partners of the University of Minnesota School of Medicine.
Rural Observation Experience (ROE): A Rural Shadowing Experience for 1st Year Medical Students ROE - one pager_Admisions_2009
ROE Background materials can be found at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=YFH_2b_2ft0BBcZPumycTcjj_2bQ_3d_3d

Curriculum and Scheduling Information

Fall Tentative Schedule (pdf)

2009-10 Calendar for Year 1 (pdf)

Master Tutor

Each student will be assigned a preclinical advisor who is referred to as your Master Tutor. The role of the Master Tutor is to lead preclinical students in two required courses: Physician and Patient, and Physician and Society. Master Tutors, working solo or trading off in pairs, will meet regularly with the same group of 10 students to study essentials of history and physical and explore contextual elements of health care: ethics, cultural dynamics, health systems, working in interdisciplinary teams, and so on.

Meet your Master Tutor.

Resources

Here are various links to help familiarize and prepare you for your first year in Medical School. If you have further questions, please e-mail the Admissions Office at medadmis@umn.edu

University of Minnesota Medical School

U of M Housing and Residential Life

More Housing Information for Med Students