Disclaimer

Welcome to the Office of Academic Support & Counseling (OASC) website at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Medical school can be a challenging experience. One reason for this difficulty is that more is expected of you than in your college years and the curriculum requires a greater percentage of your personal time. For a recent college graduate, you may find that your previous approaches to studying are no longer enough to secure a good performance on an exam. For students who completed college a number of years ago and are pursuing medicine as a second career, the transition from "colleague" to "student" can also be difficult. For students with families, the transition may not only affect you, but also your loved ones.

The OASC strives to provide students a variety of different services to help make some of these transitions easier so students are able to best actualize their potential.

Below is a list of the various services we provide. Click on the links to learn more.

Academic Support: Forms of academic support include individually tailored consultations with students, responses to questions about academic issues, basic science exam reviews, USMLE advisement, and support in the clinical years.

Peer Tutoring: Peer tutoring is available to all students taking basic science courses. Through peer tutoring, you have the opportunity to work individually or within a group setting with second and third year students who have excelled in their coursework. Through this program, you can learn more effective study strategies, reinforce course material, and work with others who are facing similar challenges.

Personal Counseling: Our personal counseling services cover a vast spectrum. Students can schedule an appointment to discuss study skills and time management issues. Students experiencing academic or emotional difficulties are encouraged to come to the office to access needed resources. Insurance and referral information is available on-site. Additional information and resources such as hotline numbers, advice on how to manage emergencies and suggested readings are also available on this website.

Accommodations: Students who are in need of accommodations for exams can come to our office to access these services. Information on our website includes how to apply for accommodations or request time-limited assistance in cases of illness or injury.