Office of Student Affairs

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.

S. Michael Plaut, PhD, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
mplaut@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 recommendation. Dr. Plaut is the course director for the freshman course Intimate Human Behavior (IHB), as well as editor of the Academic Handbook and the Pathway Evaluation Program, which is offered to junior students to assist them in career decisions.

Joseph Martinez, MD, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
jmartine@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

Gina Perez-Madrinan, MD, Assistant Professor
Gmadrina@psych.umaryland.edu

The Assistant Dean for Student Affairs serves primarily in a counseling and activity advising role. Dr. Perez assists in the development and implementation of programs to promote medical student wellness. She writes MSPE's (Medical Student Performance Evaluations) and letters of recommendation. Dr. Perez is also on faculty in the Department of Psychiatry.

Sonia Beasley, Office Manager
sbeasley@som.umaryland.edu

The Office Manager oversees the day-to-day functions within the office and assists the Associate Dean. She plans and coordinates tasks for orientation/registration and is the managing editor for the Academic Handbook (PDF). In addition, serves as administrative support for Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Society (AOA), registers the Freshman and Sophomore students for each semester, oversees the grading process for the Freshman and Sophomore students, and prepares statistical reports and medical student Veteran Administrative benefits.

Barbara Lindsay, Administrative Assistant
blindsay@som.umaryland.edu

The Administrative Assistant serves as administrative support for the office. Primary responsibilities are to receive callers and visitors, be responsible for good-standing and jury-duty letters, emergency loans, student’s clinical evaluations, I.D. badges, student demographic changes, certification of M.D. degrees, workshops, student and staff travel, microfiche graduate files, supply orders, student immunizations, and maintainance of office equipment and student mailboxes.

Shawan Pearson, Academic Program Specialist
spearson@som.umaryland.edu

The Academic Program Specialist is responsible for third and fourth year scheduling, registration and grades.  In addition she coordinates and prepares the MSPEs, ERAS and Match process.

Dawn Roberts, Academic Coordinator
droberts@som.umaryland.edu

The Academic Coordinator 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 students. In this capacity, she works closely with the Office of Student Research.

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.

Kenika Carter, Office Clerk II
kecarter@som.umaryland.edu

The Office Clerk II is responsible for greeting visitors, screening the telephones, distributing mail and assisting with data entry and statistical reports. She also maintains student files, process and certify USMLE applications and works with student health in tracking and reminding students about immunizations.