Aron Hall Visitors
The ISMMS leadership continues to assess the evolving COVID-19 situation and its impact on our learning and living environments. After ongoing consultations with our infectious disease experts, we have decided to extend the current suspension of the Aron Hall Guest Policy until further notice.
We do not take lightly the impact this policy has on your daily lives. We are committed to continue working with student leaders to address issues like social isolation that can result from these circumstances. Our highest priority remains protecting the health and safety for Aron Hall’s residents and building staff.
We will reassess this matter in the coming weeks and keep you informed. Thank you for your continued compliance and support of our Housing and Security teams.
Moment of Silence on Monday
At 12:10p on Monday, May 18, 2020, our community will spend a minute in silence to reflect the unique experiences we have faced during this challenging time.
- Join Zoom Meeting: https://mssm.zoom.us/j/93496235937
- Meeting ID: 934 9623 5937
- Password: 681215
Upcoming Town Hall Schedule: Classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023
Class of 2021
- Wednesday, May 20 at 4pm
Zoom ID: https://mssm.zoom.us/j/99166853312
Wednesday, June 10 at 4pm; Zoom
- https://mssm.zoom.us/j/99784853910
Class of 2022
- Wednesday, May 27 at 4pm
Zoom ID - https://mssm.zoom.us/j/91166862456
Wednesday, June 17 at 4pm
- Zoom ID: https://mssm.zoom.us/j/98195293230
Class of 2023
- Wednesday, June 3 at 4pm
Zoom ID: https://mssm.zoom.us/j/99306393506
Wednesday, June 24 at 4pm
- Zoom ID - https://mssm.zoom.us/j/95338876850
General Curriculum Updates
PPE
We are currently working on a plan to determine PPE best practices and resources in the clinical environment. Students have expressed interest in participating in educating students about PPE. We’ll be partnering with these students over the course of the upcoming weeks.
Site Visits
Leadership from the Department of Medical Education has begun the process of meeting with our health system and affiliate sites to talk through the educational recovery plan. This past week we met with Mount Sinai Beth Israel Site Directors and Coordinators to see how the site is doing. They are very excited to have students return in June.
Class of 2020
Congratulations to the those who have received special awards and recognition during today's award ceremony! Want to see Dr. Craig Katz get down with his bad self? Check out the video HERE.
Distance cannot diminish the pride and gratitude felt for the Class of 2020 as they embark in the next chapter of their medical career! You will forever be remembered for your leadership and contribution to the ISMMS family! See you at tomorrow’s Commencement, starting at 2p HERE.
Class of 2021
MSPE progress
Noteworthy Characteristics are due tomorrow, May 15, 2020 in Empower. If you are having difficulty meeting this deadline, please send a note to student.affairs@mssm.edu for guidance.
Revised Academic Plan for Class of 2021
The Class of 2021 Academic Plan has been revised to address questions regarding grades for Modules 3 and 4. You can find the academic plan on Blackboard>Class of 2021 Organization>COVID-19 Academic Plan.
For the Class of 2021 COVID cohort, Modules 3 and 4 make-up clerkships will be completed at different times during AY 2020-2021. You will receive your grade approximately 6 weeks after completing the module. In order to be fair and equitable, we have created a process which does not wait until the end of the academic year to apply the grading curve.
For the class of 2021 COVID cohort students completing Modules 3 and 4, the grading curve will be applied to each clerkship once grades have been submitted and reflected when you receive your grades in Empower.
Reminders about Lottery Dates
Make-Up Lottery Results released to students via BlackBoard
- Friday, 05/15/20 at 5:00PM
Opportunity for one to one Make-Up Lottery result switches with students from the same Class of 2021
- Monday, 05/18/20 - Friday, 05/22/20
Year 4 Lottery is open for students to submit their lottery choices: 4th Year Lottery Blackboard Org
- Monday, 05/18/20 at 9:00AM
Opportunity for students to discuss their Year 4 Lottery choices with Registrar and/or Faculty Advisors:
- Monday, 05/18/20 - Friday, 05/22/20
Deadline for students to submit their choices for the Year 4 Lottery
- Friday, 05/22/20 at 11:59PM
InFocus 8
We recognize there have been questions regarding the change in the InFocus 8-week timing and the impact on those of you who may be on elective during that time. The InFocus 8 Curriculum team will begin to meet next week to start to determine the content and delivery. We will update you once we have a better sense of how the week will look.
Class of 2022
Revised Academic Plan for Class of 2022 The Class of 2022 Academic Plan has been revised to address questions regarding electives. You can find the academic plan on Blackboard>Class of 2022 Milestones and Resources>Class of 2022 Academic Plan. Changes to the document include some clarifications regarding electives.
Clerkship Calendar
For the most current clerkship calendar for the 2020-21 year, please go here: Blackboard>Class of 2022 Milestones and Resources>Class of 2022 Academic Plan.
InFocus 5
The InFOCUS 5 Working Group is still planning to have in-person and virtual sessions for the incoming Year 3 students. The curricular thrust of IF5 is to bridge the gaps identified due to the disruption of ASM Year 2 and the preparatory skill sessions required to start the clerkships in the era of COVID. Look out for further details in future communications.
Class of 2023
This week’s Town Hall gathered 89 participants for the second round of discussions and information from various presenters, including your class representative, Fares. The most amazing part of the Town Hall was the amazing level of engagement through the “show up” challenge – 90% of the participants turned on their cameras and enjoyed the company of others! Way to go! You’ve set a very high bar for future classes.
The recording can be reviewed HERE.