Welcome to the Office of Student Affairs.  We are located on the first floor of Sanger Hall, Suite 1-002, across from the Curriculum Office. 

Services provided through this office include the following: 

1.  Career counseling

2.  Academic counseling

3.  Referral for personal counseling and health care

4.  Electives

5.  Internship/Residency Application

6.  Registrar functions

7.  Oversight of student organizations

8.  Financial aid

Click on any of the above sites for more detailed information.

We have an open door policy.  So, please feel free to stop by and meet with us.  If you would like to schedule an appointment, call Janet Mundie at 828-9791

Criminal Background Checks

It has recently come to the attention of the School of Medicine that our affiliated VA Medical Center and Central State Hospital are conducting finger printing, and subsequent criminal background checks on all students rotating through their facilities. During these checks, several students have had positive "hits". The VA is interested in the School of Medicine policy and wishes to turn over the background check information to the School for management.

This year the Association of American Medical Colleges is developing guidance for Schools of Medicine on the issue of criminal background checks. There are four primary drivers for the development of policies:

•   Patient Safety and Well-being
•   The ability to obtain licensure as a physician
•   Liability of the medical school and/or affiliated hospital
•   Accreditation requirements for hospitals

It is the desire of the VCU School of Medicine to remain in concert with the AAMC guidelines and therefore the School has deferred development of a final policy until such guidance is available.

Current standards at the school are in compliance with national standards. We rely on the student's self-report in the application process. In this self-report on the AMCAS application, candidates verify that they have no school institutional action or court convictions.

Attached you will find the Interim Criminal Background Check Policy for Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.  Click on the title to access the document.  It is imperative that every student be aware of this policy.

Health Insurance

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine requires that all medical students carry active health insurance.  Health insurance benefits must be equal to or greater than those provided by the University insurance carrier.  For details please refer to Health Insurance Policy.

Immunizations

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine requires that all medical students complete required immunizations within six months of matriculation and that there be repeat testing for tuberculosis prior to the third year clerkships.  For details please refer to Policy Regarding Immunizations