Contact Us

Donna L. Parker, MD, Associate Dean for Student Affairs
dparker@som.umaryland.edu 

The Associate Dean for Student Affairs is responsible for the overall function of the office. In that role, Dr. Parker fosters an open and inviting atmosphere for all students to feel welcome. She is an advocate and mentor for all of the students in the School of Medicine, promoting their personal and professional development. She serves on committees and collaborates with other School of Medicine and University offices to improve processes and to establish policies and procedures, with the goal of providing better service to our students, staff and faculty. Dr. Parker personally writes many MSPE’s (Medical Student Performance Evaluations) and oversees the writing of all MSPE’s. 

Joseph Martinez, MD, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
jmartinez@som.umaryland.edu 

The Assistant Dean for Student Affairs serves primarily in a counseling and activity advising role. He also writes MSPE’s (Medical Student Performance Evaluations) and letters of recommendations. Dr. Martinez is a Careers in Medicine Liaison and facilitates the Mentoring Program. Dr. Martinez is also on faculty in the Department of Emergency Medicine
 

George T. Fantry, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine
gfantry@medicine.umaryland.edu 

A member of the Office of Student Affairs, Dr. Fantry serves primarily in a counseling and activity advisory role. He also writes MSPEs (Medical Student Performance Evaluations). Dr. Fantry is the Clinical Co-Director of Functional Systems and Pathophysiology I&II. He is also a member of the Division of Gastroenterology in the Department of Medicine where he directs a multidisciplinary Heartburn and Dyspepsia Program. 

Sonia Beasley, Assistant Director
sbeasley@som.umaryland.edu 

The Assistant Director oversees the day-to-day functions within the office and assists the Associate Dean. She is the managing editor for the Academic Handbook, and the elective and subinternship catalogs. In addition, she serves as administrative support for Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Society (AOA), registers all four years of medical students for each semester, and prepares statistical reports and medical student Veteran Administrative benefits.

Dawn Roberts, Associate Director
droberts@som.umaryland.edu  

The Associate Director is responsible for planning and coordinating seminars, workshops, pre-commencement and other special events through the office. She coordinates the student organizations and offers guidance to the Student Council. She is also primarily responsible for organizing and implementing our programs for high school and college students. Dawn also assists with the creation of the Medical Student Performance Evaluation .

Valerie C. Reynolds, Coordinator
vreynolds@som.umaryland.edu 

Coordinator provides administrative support to the Associate Dean. She coordinates the Medical Spanish course and provides support to the course directors and instructors. Valerie also assists with the Humanism Honor Society, Student Clinician Ceremony and Appeals Committee. She updates and prepares senior electives and the Sub-I catalog.

Sara E. Menso, Instructional Technology Specialist
smenso@som.umaryland.edu 

The Instructional Technology Specialist provides daily support and advice to faculty, staff and students in effectively using instructional technology applications and/or equipment, conducts formal presentations in the use of specific technology materials, monitors use and secures audio/visual, multimedia, video production, and IT equipment as appropriate, assists with the department’s or school’s presence on the web, design and integration of special learning features and may collaborate on training plans and blended learning implementation strategies and in the design and customization of curriculum and provide consultation on course media use.