We look forward to having you here at Loma Linda University School of Medicine.

As a first-year medical student, you are required to attend Orientation which is scheduled for July 30-August 2, 2024. Please bookmark this web page and visit often as we will add additional information and videos to get you prepared before you come to campus.

Please review this first-year medical student Survival Guide prepared by the Alumni Association. 

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

*PRE – ORIENTATION - Learning Workshop 101  

8:30 a.m.  3:30 p.m. – Loma Linda University Church (LLUC) Fellowship Hall

Dr. Jill Genobaga and her Learning Specialist team

Lunch for this group will be provided at the LLUC Fellowship Hall

3:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.   Alumni Welcome Picnic Dinner and Fun! – ALL INVITED!

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

First Day General Orientation

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Official beginning of Orientation – Wong Kerlee - Coleman Pavilion (JSP Room)

Lunch will be provided

5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Dinner with Dexter Frederick, MD, Associate Dean, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – ALL INVITED!

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Student Affairs and CPF Workshops 101

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wong Kerlee – Coleman Pavilion

12:15 p.m.                        Group Photo (Wong Kerlee front steps)

Lunch will be provided

5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.             White Coat Ceremony – Loma Linda University Church

Friday, August 2, 2024

Medical Education Overview

8:30  a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Small Amphitheater – Centennial Complex

12:30 p.m.                        Wrap-up, last minute announcements, and Sack Lunches – Dr. Bazan

6:30 p.m.                           Faculty Freshmen Dinner

*Only for those who pre-registered