Jill Genobaga, MD
Medical Education
Learning Specialist
jgenobaga@llu.edu
Office of Academic Support
At Loma Linda University, we strive to support our students in all facets of their academic journey. It is our goal to fashion an individualized approach to each student while helping them organize, encode, consolidate, and retrieve a large amount of complex basic science and clinical information. The end goal is to help them retain this information and apply it to providing excellent, whole person patient care.
We encourage all of our students to engage with our academic support team. Whether it be through seeking a peer academic coach (PAC), attending group coaching, or one-on-one academic counseling, we can work together to devise a plan for academic success
SERVICES OFFERED
At a student’s request, our academic counselor is available to identify needs and establish individualized short-term and long-term action plans that promote academic, personal, and professional accomplishment.
Individualized action plans include help with:
- Transition/adjustment to medical school
- Incorporation of research-based learning strategies
- Schedule creation
- Time management strategies
- Test taking strategies
- Step 1, Step 2, and shelf exam preparation
- Creation of “Durable Learning Resources”
- Resource management
If it becomes clear that you may benefit from additional resources, we partner with other colleagues in the Student Affairs office including Physician Vitality, mental health services, therapists, psychiatrists, disability and accommodations resources, and learning specialists, to provide timely and seamless connections to other support.
PEER ACADEMIC COACHING
Coaching services are free to students enrolled in courses at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. The coaching program is designed to allow a peer teaching and learning relationship in a structured and supervised educational context, where the primary goal is to use research-based learning strategies to promote long-term retention and learner independence.
Peer coaching at Loma Linda University School of Medicine is provided in two ways:
Peer Academic Coaching (PAC)
PACs provide one-on-one support in academic content, schedule creation, time management, step accountability, resource management, and wellness. You may request a PAC at any time. Requests are received by the the Office of Academic Support office and paired with a PAC who best fits your needs. We are usually able to pair you within 24 hours. Request a PAC.
Group Coaching
Group coaching meet with groups of students either in-person or on Zoom to review content through the use of questions. This allows students to solidify their knowledge, find knowledge gaps, and practice test-taking strategies while in a supportive, interactive group setting.
Group coaching sessions are held weekly and topics are announced at the beginning of each week.
For more information about the peer tutoring program, please contact: jgenobaga@llu.edu
How do I schedule an appointment with the academic counselor?
Contact Dr. Jill Genobaga by email at jgenobaga@llu.edu.
What coaching services are available?
Peer Academic Coaches (PAC)
Peer academic coaches that provide one-on-one support in academic content and Step study accountability. Services provided either in-person or on Zoom depending on student preference.
Group Coaches
Peer coaches that provide study question strategy and review through Zoom and in-person group settings.
How do I request a coach?
You may request a tutor at any time. Approval is not required to submit a PAC request. Requests are received by the Office of Academic Support and you are paired with a PAC who best fits your needs. We are usually able to pair you within 24 hours.
How much does coaching cost?
PAC costs are free for Loma Linda University School of Medicine students.
Who are the coaches?
Peer academic coaches are second, third, and fourth-year medical students. Coaches must be in good academic standing and demonstrate expertise in specific content areas.
How often may I meet with a PAC?
Arrangements such as time and location of coaching are made between coaches and learners. You will work with your PAC to determine a schedule.
How do I become a PAC or group coach?
If you are interested in becoming a coach, please contact jgenobaga@llu.edu
As a PAC or group coach, you must demonstrate expertise in the content area you coach, be in good academic standing, complete all hiring requirements as defined by Human Resources before compensation can be provided, and complete an orientation session prior to the first tutoring session.