# The ASCEND Learning Community

## The Goal of the Learning Community

To enhance the learning experience for students and for faculty. They offer these core features:​

* A sense of membership​
* A sense of personal influence ​
* Fulfillment of individual needs​
* Shared events and emotional connections​

## Learning Community Members

Career Advisors, Wellness Advisors, Peer Advisor and Clinical Competency Mentors all serve a different purpose with a common goal to help you reach your full potential while at ISMMS.&#x20;

* **Career Advisors**: More Information Found [Here](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/career-and-professional-development/overview-of-resources/glossary-of-terms) and [Here](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/career-and-professional-development/overview-of-resources/meet-the-team/career-advisors)
* **Wellness Advisors**:[ More Information Found Here](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/career-and-professional-development/overview-of-resources/glossary-of-terms)
* **Peer Advisors**: [More Information Found Here](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/career-and-professional-development/overview-of-resources/glossary-of-terms)
* **Clinical Competency Mentors (CCM)**: More Information Found [Here](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/career-and-professional-development/overview-of-resources/glossary-of-terms) and [Here](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/medical-student-handbook/academic-information-and-resources/ascend-curriculum-overview/clinical-competency-mentor-program)

## How are Learning Communities Created?

### Advisor Groups and Learning Communities

When students begin their journey at ISMMS they are assigned to an Advisor Group.&#x20;

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**Advisor Groups include:**

* 1 Career Advisor- a physician in any specialty
* 1 Wellness Advisor- a Clinical Social Worker
* 1 Peer Advisor- a Scholarly Year or 4th Year Medical Student
* 12-15 medical students per cohort (M1-M4)
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Two Advisor Groups are combined with three Clinical Competency Mentors **to create a Learning Community**. Each Clinical Competency Mentor has 8-9 medical students per cohort from the two Advisor Groups to form their CCM group.&#x20;
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