First Generation Students
Your Medical Student Wellness Book
This guide will help family support students throughout their medical school experience, including resources, a review of the curriculum, and common terms to better understand medical school. If family or students have concerns or need any additional help or guidance, we encourage the student to reach out to the Office of Student Affairs or one of the many sources of support outlined in this guide.
Tools and Resources for First-Generation Medical School Students | aamc.org
Finding Success as a first-generation medical student | aamc.org
OSA Insider Podcasts - Topics include:
- School and Campus Resources
- Medical School Milestones
- Career Choices
- Mentorship and Guidance
- Skill Development and Personal Growth Program
- USMLE
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Wellness
Contacts
Academic Support
- Prematriculation Summer Program
- Academic Support Services, Ms. Tess Gillis and Ms. Courtney Butler
- Student Tutors (MedScope -> Academic Support -> Student Tutors)
- Academic Coaching
- Educational Support and Disability Services
Learning Environment
- UMB Intercultural Center First-Generation Student Resources
- House Advisory System
- Office of Student Research
Professional Development and Career Mentorship
- Osmosis: Surviving & Thriving in the First Year of Medical School
- Osmosis: The Road to Residency
- UMSOM Personal Growth Program
- Residency Application Manual
- AAMC News: First-generation medical students and The Match
Emotional Support
- Student counseling center
- Find an off-campus provider
- Healthiest You
- Betterhelp.com and Headspace offer very low-cost plans for medical students via different groups like AMA (i.e. included with membership).
- Peer Support Network
- Resources for Students with Children
Financial Support
- Student Financial Planning contact list
- Financial Aid and Wellness
- AAMC’s financial wellness site
- AAMC Education Debt Manager
Family Connection and Engagement
Campus Resources
- UMB Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office
- UMB Intercultural Center
- UMB The Elm "In the News" UMB and the School of Social Work Receive First Gen Forward Designation