This workshop will delve into the role of pre-matriculation programs and student mentoring in fostering medical student success when transitioning into medical school and during their first year. We will discuss how we designed our pre-matriculation program to evaluate and address the various needs of incoming medical students. This session will equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to develop pre-matriculation programs at their respective institutions to enhance student preparedness by sharing an overview of our program and the lessons we have learned. We conclude by examining the importance of continuous support beyond pre-matriculation, emphasizing the role of mentoring in helping students establish a sense of belonging and confidence during their first year.
Presenter Bios
Dyron Corley, Ed.D. is the Director of the Center for Student Success at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. He has over fifteen years of experience in academic advising and developing student success programs for first-year, transfer, first-generation, adult, and medical students.
Stephanie assists with the Center for Student Success (CSS) operations. Stephanie also provides advising and academic support to first- and second-year students, oversees the SOM Tutoring Program, and coordinates the Pre-Matriculation and Guided Learning Groups Programs.