The Leni and Peter May Department of Medical Education (DME) embodies the educational mission of ISMMS through leadership and oversight of core educational programs and experiences. Partnership with Health System departments and institutes create opportunities for students to engage in para-curricular experiences to augment their medical education, and facilitates collaboration and innovation in education across the continuum.

The DME is the nucleus for all educational programming and activities related to the MD degree. In addition, the DME contributes meaningfully to the success of other educational programs across the health system. Across the medical education continuum, divisions within the department include all areas of the learning environment – administration, admissions programming, bioethics, anatomy and functional morphology; assessment and evaluation; continuing medical education; curricular affairs, medical student research; the Institute for Medical Education; and student affairs.

The Institute for Medical Education promotes and advances innovative medical education and scholarship, as well as recognizes outstanding educators. The Institute is committed to developing, mentoring, and retaining the best educators for students, residents, and faculty throughout the Mount Sinai Health System"

The Morchand Center for Clinical Competence provides a simulated clinical environment for training and assessing medical students. It uses standardized patients and simulation technology to enhance clinical skills and patient interaction.

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• Location: Annenberg 13th Floor

The Medical Student Research Office supports medical students in conducting research by providing resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities. It encourages the integration of research into medical education to foster a culture of inquiry and innovation.

To learn more about medical student research opportunities: MSRO Student Portal - Home (sharepoint.com)

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• Email: mary.rojas@mssm.edu

• Location: Annenberg 12th Floor

The Bioethics office provides education, consultation, and resources on ethical issues in healthcare and medical research. It ensures that ethical principles are integrated into medical practice and decision-making processes.

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• Phone: 212-241-6602

The Office of Assessment and Evaluation develops and administers assessments to measure student performance and program effectiveness. It ensures that evaluations are aligned with learning objectives and accreditation requirements.

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• Email: Robert.Fallar@mssm.edu

• Location: Annenberg 13th Floor, 13-30

The Office of Student Affairs provides holistic support to medical students, including academic advising, wellness programs, and career counseling. It fosters a supportive environment to promote student success and well-being.

Academic Counseling

This area offers proactive guidance to students in navigating their academic journey at Icahn Mount Sinai and fosters the development of a metacognitive approach to learning within the context of the school community and curriculum. Sessions offer guidance on high-efficacy learning, review, and testing strategies that are aligned with successful performance in coursework as well as the competencies of the medical profession.

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Financial Advising

This content area addresses the financial aspects of medical education by providing guidance on budget management, understanding financial aid options, and strategies for minimizing educational debt. Student Financial Services administrators lead these sessions to provide students with expert counseling and advice on financial planning and provide support strategies to address and reduce personal and educational financial anxiety as a medical student.

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Career and Professional Development (CaPD)

This content area is dedicated to guiding students toward successful medical careers and is based on the Association of American Colleges (AAMC) Careers in Medicine (CiM) Program. It includes programming to explore various medical fields and specialties, as well as support in preparing for the residency application process. The content area covers essential aspects like crafting compelling personal statements and navigating the match process, ensuring comprehensive preparation for career selection and residency success.

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Student Community Building

These activities encourage participation from students and engage faculty and staff leaders to collaborate as a community to enrich students’ educational experiences. These sessions are intended to explore professional identity formation and support the students’ transition into their new community at Icahn Mount Sinai. Specific activities include social events as well as para-curricular programming with student affinity groups and student organizations.

Well-Being Programming

This content area prioritizes student wellness from a holistic perspective and encompasses a wide range of mental health and well-being programming aimed at supporting the multifaceted needs of students. Activities include curricular offerings such as workshops, presentations, discussions, and evidence-based trainings on wellness and physical and mental health; activities also include individual and group support offerings. The well-being programming is designed to enhance and support the overall student experience throughout medical education.

The domains of well-being include:

• Environmental Well-Being

• Emotional / Psychological Well-Being

• Financial Well-Being

• Intellectual Well-Being

The foundational elements for student well-being include:

• Wellness Advisors – Each student has a wellness advisor who is a social worker who is available to meet one-on-one to address personal needs and challenges.

• Accessible Mental Health Care - Student Trainee Mental Health () offers a wide range of mental health services including initial consultation, psychotherapy, counseling, medication management, and referrals.

• Crisis Hotline - WellConnect offers a dedicated 24/7 mental health support and crisis hotline number for our students.

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• Phone: 212-241-4426

• Location: First floor of the

The Office of Curricular Affairs is responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the medical school curriculum. It ensures that the curriculum meets educational standards and prepares students for clinical practice.

Curricular Affairs Leadership Contact Information:

• Email: Curricular.Affairs@mssm.edu

• Location: Annenberg 13th Floor, 13-30

Within the Office of Curricular Affairs is the Curricular Affairs Operations Team which is located in Annenberg 13th Floor, 13-40.

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Medical Education Administration (MEA) provides Administrative and Operations support for all areas of the Department of Medical Education. This includes Human Resources management, staff development, space maintenance and facilities, IT/software systems, data management, finance, quality improvement, accreditation, process support and improvement, marketing, and communications.

The MEA team serves as liaison between the Dean’s office and all core services, including central marketing, information technology, facilities management, human resources, and finance. The scope and diversity of this team sets it apart from other divisions in the department where, unlike MEA, individuals are all working within the same areas of expertise. This also allows for a diversity of thought and a robust mix of perspectives that lends to innovation and new ways of thinking.

The administrative oversight of global health programming is part of the division of administration. In partnership with the Arnold Institute for Global Health, MEA manages the distribution of resources to students and faculty traveling to collaborating sites across the globe.

Contact Information:

• Email: deanformeded@mssm.edu

• Location: Annenberg 13th Floor, 13-30

The Center for Anatomy & Functional Morphology offers comprehensive anatomical education and research opportunities. It supports medical education through detailed anatomical instruction and fosters research in functional morphology.