Student Handbook - College of Medicine - Florida Atlantic University

Medical students have access to printers and copying machines in the COM facility, which they can use on a 24/7basis at a specific cost per page. Students’ Owl Cards can also be used at the library for copying and printing and atthe campus bookstore and other locations to purchase items.Medical LibraryThe FAU Medical Library is located in the S.E. Wimberly Library on the Boca Raton campus and offers ample studyspaces, computer workstations, wireless connection and a wide variety of library services. The latter includescopying, printing, interlibrary loans, reference service, and individual assistance in using databases and other virtualresources. The Medical Library is a member of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. The Medical Libraryhours of operation are those of the FAU library during the academic year. The hours of operation can be found at thewebsite: http://www.library.fau.eduWelcome to the Office of Student AffairsThis office is dedicated to Medical Student AdvocacyOur basic philosophy revolves around creating a compassionate and caring atmosphere in which each of ourstudents feels comfortable. We make an effort to get to know all of our medical students. We pride ourselves onstriving to provide resources for your personal health and wellness, as well as academic achievement andexcellence.We are your point of contact for assistance in many areas, including academic and personal counseling. Werepresent the institution and the medical profession to our medical students and implement institutional policies andprocedures. We also are involved with medical student communications, special programs, letters ofrecommendation, residency and the match, and other important aspects of the medical student experience at theCollege of Medicine.We are responsible for administering the orientation for new students. In addition, we serve as a liaison to College ofMedicine Student Government and medical student interest groups.You may schedule an appointment at any time by calling (561) 297-1010, by stopping by the Office of MedicalEducation and Student Affairs (Suite 145) and seeing Sharon Realini, or by emailing her at srealini@fau.edu. Pleaseexplore our Web site to find out more about us. We invite your suggestions and opinion; contact Dr. Stuart Markowitz,Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs, at stuartm@fau.edu or Dr. Julie Servoss, Associate Dean for Diversity,Cultural, and Student Affairs, at jservoss@fau.edu.Office of Student Affairs OverviewMissionThe Office of Student Affairs at the FAU COM strives to educate, counsel, advise, and professionally transform adiverse group of students into culturally competent, empathic, and ethical physicians. The OSA works in concert withthe academic mission of the College by fostering medical students’ intellectual, physical, emotional, spiritual, andsocial growth. We promote student-centered educational and leadership opportunities to enhance communication,critical thinking, ethical judgment, problem-solving, and professional skills. The OSA facilitates altruism, mentoring,volunteerism, and community service outreach while providing developmental programs and counseling servicesdesigned to promote optimal learning. In addition to academic support, the OSA will strive to enhance students’personal awareness and wellness while preparing them to become outstanding medical professionals who providepatient-centered health care that is responsive to the medical, social, and cultural needs of the community we serve.4