First generation medical students

The school of medicine honors those graduates who will be first in their family to become a physician with a silver honor cord during   Commencement. This program was initiated in 2019 by Ms. Eady in the Office of Student Affairs.  We are committed to providing resources and support for our first generation students from matriculation to graduation.

Resources

The AAMC recently launched a social media campaign aimed at first-generation medical school students and the specific issues they face. The AAMC will be showcasing short interviews with first-gen students, from recent graduates to professors, who share advice and resources for current and future first-gen students. 

AAMC resources

• Finding success as a first-generation medical student
• GEA student toolkit: Tools and Resources for First-Generation Medical School Students
• GEA advisor toolkit: Tools and Resources for Advisors of First-Generation Medical School Students
• Advice for premed students: "Being First Doesn't Have to Mean You're Last"
• 5 Tips for Finding and Workings with a Mentor
• Ask the Experts: Finding and Working with a Mentor

AAMC launches video series for first-generation medical students

The AAMC recently launched a social media campaign aimed at first-generation medical school students and the specific issues they face. Over the next few months, the AAMC will be showcasing short interviews with first-gen students, from recent graduates to professors, who share advice and resources for current and future first-gen students. Follow the AAMC's social media channels to learn more.