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Academic Support |
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The Office of Student Affairs
coordinates a number of programs that have the goal
of enhancing our students' academic and professional
successes. These programs have a broad spectrum of
support in the OU-HCOM community. The high level of
faculty and staff involvement makes it easier for
students to find the specific help they need in an
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OU-COMrades
Every admitted Year I is assigned a second student who acts as an OU-COMrade. COMrades can provide a wealth of
information on housing, textbooks, life in Athens
and tips on adjusting to life as a medical student.
Incoming medical students are usually given the
names of their COMrades in May.
Peer Tutoring
The college has developed
a peer tutoring program designed to assist
students who desire assistance in a particular
course. Tutoring is available for all students,
whether they are having difficulty grasping
material or just desire additional
reinforcement. The services are provided by
upper level medical students and basic science
graduate students trained to tutor. The
Office of Student Affairs coordinates a
tutoring program for all Year I and II
students, and tutors will be provided on a
regular basis for each course of these years.
Specific information about this program will be
available at orientation.
Tutors are free of charge to OU-HCOM students.
Study Skills
Series:
These workshops are
designed to facilitate the adjustment of
osteopathic medical students to the pressures
and demands of medical school. The workshop
goals are to increase self-awareness
and knowledge of a variety of strategies
known to enhance learning. Topics covered
include: efficient use of resources, time
management, note-taking, improving memory, group
study, testing skills, and stress management.
Specific study skills workshops are offered
during Anatomy Immersim and during the academic
year as needed.
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Learning
Skills Component:
This program focuses on
the processes of learning and thinking. It
refines the student's ability to read,
understand, interpret, assess, and apply
information. Participants receive individual
instruction from a learning specialist. These
sessions do not focus on course content
but rather stress time management, active
study, reading efficiency, note taking, test
preparation, test anxiety and test-taking
skills, medical terminology, critical thinking,
problem-solving and general study skills.
Contact the Office of Student Affairs
about these services.
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COMLEX
Preparation Activities:
COMLEX preparation
activities consist of workshops and
individual assistance. These activities
begin in the fall semester for Year II students. Participation by the student is
voluntary. For further information contact
the Office of Student Affairs.
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Counseling:
Tri-County Mental
Health and Counseling Service, Inc.
In addition to the university's Counseling and
Consultation Service at
Campus
Care Tri-County also offers
a variety of counseling and psychological
services.
The staff are professionals with education,
training, and experience in helping people. The
mental health professionals include licensed
psychologists, clinical social workers, mental
health counselors, registered nurses, consulting
psychiatrists, and case managers.
It is standard policy that all information
received, including the fact that a person is a
client, is not discussed, shared, or released to
anyone without the person's written permission
in advance (with the exception of
life-threatening situation).
Fees are based on a
sliding scale, determined by family income,
the number of people in the household, and
the type of service received. Many major
medical insurance plans will cover all or
part of the cost of mental health services.
For an appointment or further information,
call or stop by:
Tri-County Mental
Health and Counseling Services (www.tcmhcs.org)
90 Hospital Drive
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 592-3091
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Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-6:00pm
Friday:
8:00am-5:00pm
After regular business
hours, please call Crisis Hotline at
740-593-3344 or 1-888-475-8484 (Toll-free)
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