M.D. Student Affairs at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) is dedicated to supporting the holistic development of our medical students, ensuring they have the resources, guidance and opportunities to thrive academically, personally and professionally. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers students as they progress through their medical education and prepare to serve communities with exceptional patient care.
We provide comprehensive services and resources tailored to the needs of medical students throughout the M.D. program. From personalized career advising to learning and wellness support and financial advising, our team is here to help students navigate the challenges of medical school and achieve success. Our efforts contribute to UNR Med’s mission of improving health and health care in Nevada by preparing well-rounded, compassionate and competent physicians.
We offer longitudinal and individualized guidance to help students explore specialties, establish connections within the medical community, and develop their career plans. From matriculation through the residency match process, our team of dedicated professional and faculty advisors support students in their professional growth.
We provide a variety of resources to promote academic achievement and personal well-being. Our services include learning specialists, direct therapy services and wellness programs designed to foster mental, emotional and physical resilience. This team works to cultivate an environment for learners that integrates sustainable learning and well-being practices that support their successful medical education and prepare them for healthy lifelong learning as physicians.
Our dedicated financial aid and scholarships team works to support medical students’ academic and professional success while having the financial support and guidance that can help minimize debt and improve financial health throughout medical school and beyond. This team helps learners plan and prepare proactively to manage their finances and also offers responsive assistance when they encounter challenges.
The Student Affairs team works closely with learners to support myriad opportunities for student engagement, leadership and mentorship. We are fortunate to partner within the UNR Med community of provide robust orientation, transition and retention programming that leverages the strengths and experiences of near peers to offer support and a sense of belonging as learners navigate their medical education. Learners benefit from the wisdom and support of peer mentors in their first-year MedFIT Orientation, Pack Mentorship, supplemental instruction, tutoring throughout pre-clinical and clerkship years, and numerous opportunities for leadership through Student Interest Groups (SIGs) and the ASUNSOM, UNR Med’s student government.
M.D. Student Affairs is committed to nurturing the next generation of physicians through comprehensive support, mentorship, and a strong focus on wellness. We strive to create an environment where students are seen as their full selves and feel empowered to succeed, both in medical school and in their future careers as health care leaders.