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The Student Academic Support Services
have been very effective and the following are excerpts from three
participants (they remain anonymous to ensure confidentiality):
- I am writing this letter in regards to the Peer Resource Program
[currently the Academic Mentorship Program]. As a former tutee
and current tutor, I recommend the program for future medical
students at the University of Virginia. From the student aspect,
not only does the program allow a student to gain confidence,
and get the academic load under control, but it also enables first
and second year students to interact with upper classmen and have
insight into the clinical aspects of medicine.
- I want to thank you for your help during my first and second
years of medical school. I used your office's tutoring services
to get me through a difficult time during my first semester and
to successfully prevent crisis in the following semesters. Your
staff and all the tutors that helped me were excellent and responded
to my varying needs. I am glad to say that I am returning the
favor and am tutoring a first year student in Anatomy this year.
- I write in order to express my appreciation for the tutoring
program provided by your office. I took advantage of the tutoring
service last year in two courses. One of the tutors in particular
had a significant impact on my studies during the first year.
He not only provided me with study tips and quality study time
each week, but he also gave me a lot of support and encouragement.
Medical school can be difficult the first year, and I found that
the tutoring program helped me adjust and feel more confident
in my studies.
For more information about Student Academic Support Programs for
Medical Students contact:
Mary O'Leary
Student Academic Support Administrative Manager
(804) 982-1867
FAX (804) 982-1917
mjo@virginia.edu
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