Student Support Services
Office of Academic Development
In order to help students achieve their academic potential, SUNY Downstate Medical Center maintains the Office of Academic Development. Medical school presents a host of new learning challenges to incoming students since the subject matter volume, time constraints, and level of attention to detail far exceed those of undergraduate college. The Office of Academic Development offers programs incorporating efficient and effective approaches to learning, which lead to good retention of the material studied. It works closely with individual students as well as groups and faculty. Serving first-year as well as more advanced students, its support programs are available during the basic science and clinical years of study.
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Office of Financial Aid
The purpose of Downstate Medical Center's financial aid program is to enable college attendance for students who might not otherwise be able to meet its costs. Financial aid consists primarily of loans, with limited scholarships, grants, and part time employment.
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Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs serves as a general help and information office to students in all four colleges. Student health insurance information, international students' immigration forms, and Commencement are only a few of the areas handled through this office. If you have a question about the accuracy of what you've heard on the rumor grapevine, or do not know where to find something, stop by the Office of Student Affairs for general assistance.
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Student Counseling Service
The Student Counseling Service is part of the Student Health Service and provides counseling and psychological services to matriculated students in the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Health Related Professions and the School of Graduate Studies. It is staffed by a licensed clinical psychologist who has extensive academic and professional experience in the field of academic counseling.
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Student Health Service
The Student Health Service provides primary care for acute conditions, illnesses, and injuries to full time and part time matriculated students at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. It also provides routine health clearances, immunizations and tuberculin testing when needed.
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Residential Life & Services
A residence hall is a continually changing environment in which resident students can explore the varied relationships and life styles in the process of their development as well rounded individuals. The residence hall is a place where students live, learn and relax within an environment that stresses both individual freedom and community responsibility. Downstate's residence life program is designed to enhance these experiences.
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Student Life Outside of the Classroom
The Theater Ticket Service, sponsored by the Faculty Student Association, is located in the Student Center, Room 203. This office provides tickets to Broadway and off Broadway shows, operas, ballets, concerts, sports events and other cultural activities in the City at greatly reduced prices often 50% or more off the established rate. Notices of ticket availability are posted at the office. Tickets for weekends usually begin arriving on Thursday. Offers change daily and often arrive the same day of the event. Children's Center at SUNY Brooklyn This is an on-site day care center offers developmentally appropriate early childhood education for children from age 8 weeks to five years. The Center has a sliding fee scale. Center hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. SUNY students receive priority placement.
University Police
University Police/Public Safety Department is a professional campus police agency whose purpose is to provide for the safety of members of the SUNY Downstate community and the security of all property on campus. Their mission is to ensure a safe problem-free environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to enforce University policies and applicable State and local laws. The Department also ensures the efficient utilization and equitable distribution of available parking spaces and provides transportation and escort services for our community.
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College of Medicine Alumni Association
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Medical Student Research Scholarship
A one-year paid full-time research scholarship. Completion of at least one year of medical school is required for eligibility.
Alumni Mentoring Programs
The Freshman Mentoring Program is co-sponsored by the Alumni Association and the Dean of the College of Medicine's Office, and works to ease the transition into professional education. First-year students join with second-year co-mentors and faculty members and meet jointly for help about studying, managing the workload and other helpful guidance about adjusting to medical school.
Career Mentoring Program
Recently established, a career mentoring program has also been developed to assist students in the selection of their medical specialty.
Student Advisory Program
The Alumni Office maintains lists of alumni practicing in many specialties who have volunteered to talk to students about their specialty, their training and practice location.
