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  • Gladys M. Ayala, M.D., M.P.H.
    Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs

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    General Information

    The Office of Student Affairs of the School of Medicine is part of the Office of Academic Affairs and works closely with the office of the University Registrar, the Office of Student Financial Planning, the Office of Minority Affairs, the Admissions Office and other services related to the quality of medical student life.

    Universal Club Policy

    Universal Club Form

    A satellite office for Student Affairs is located on the 16th floor of Metropolitan Hospital in New York City. It is responsible for scheduling fourth-year courses and electives and information about residency programs.

    The main office of Student Affairs provides a great many resources and services. Deans are always available by appointment and will try to accommodate students who "drop in" whenever possible. Deans monitor their e-mail frequently and encourage dialogue by this medium as well.

    See what our students are up to...

    Visit the website of the student-run clinic La Casita de la Salud

    New York Medical College Student Needle Stick Policy

    The policy and incident forms are available by clicking on the appropriate link below.

    Needle Stick Policy for Incidents Occurring to Students in a Hospital

    Needle Stick Policy for Incidents Occurring to Students in an Physician's Office

    New York Medical College Student Disability Insurance

    The policy for all students (first, second, third, and fourth year medical students) is available by clicking on the appropriate link below.

    New York Medical College/Medical Student Disability Insurance Policy


    Services

    The following is a brief description of services and resources available from the Office of Student Affairs.

    Counseling
    • Academic | Career | Personal
    Faculty Advisors
    • 3rd & 4th Years
    Third-Year

    Information and Schedules

    Jury Duty Exemption Letters

    Ombudsman for students

    Tracking
    • Student Academic Grades
    • Clinical Evaluation Forms
    Credentialing for Clinical Procedures

    Joint Degrees Information
    • MD-Ph.D.
    • MD-MPH
    Medical Student Summer Research & Clinical Fellowships

    Transcripts

    Medical Student Abuse Hotline
    (914) 594-3333
    Letters of Recommendation
    • Dean's Letters
    • Scholarships
    • Research Opportunities
    • Visiting Electives
    National Board Applications

    Residency Information
    • Hospital Residency Program Brochures
    • Evaluation of Residencies by NYMC Graduates
    • NRMP Information
    • NRMP "Match Results"
    Research Opportunities
    • Dean's Summer Research Fellowships
    • National Institutes of Health
    • Howard Hughes Medical Research Institute
    Performing Arts Tickets
    (Donated by the Parent's Council)

    The Office
    Gladys M. Ayala, M.D., M.P.H.
    Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs
       
    Administrative Coordinator: Catherine Pantoja
    Administrative Assistant:Miriam Feliciano
    Secretary:Silvia Martinez

    The Associate Dean for Student Affairs has overall responsibility for the Office of Student Affairs and is concerned with all aspects of students' progress, both academic and non-academic throughout all four years at New York Medical College including:
    • Academic Accomplishments
    • Student Counseling - Personal, academic and professional
    • Liaison with the Curriculum Committee
    • Academic Calendar
    • "Third Year Lottery" and Third Year clerkship assignments
    • Advice to students about career decisions and postgraduate education
    • Liaison with the Student Senate and other student organizations
    • Quality of Student Life
    • Publication of the Elective Catalog, Student Directory and Student Handbook
    • Function and composition of working and advisory committees such as the Student-Faculty Relations Committee and Graduate Medical Advisory Committee
    • Remedial education programs
    • Liaison with the Student Senate in conducting orientation programs for entering and transfer students
    • Maintenance of academic records for first, second, and third year students


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