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 27-29, 2022. 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.
Become familiar with your services, resources and campus
Watch welcome video from Dr. Tamara Thomas, dean of Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Watch welcome video from Dr. Carolina Osorio
Watch welcome video from Dr. Amy Hayton, Associate Dean, Physician Formation and Wellness
Watch welcome video from Dr. Yami Bazan, Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Orientation Schedule
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
8:30 a.m. - Noon: Pre-Sessions (Students must pre-register. Limited seats available.)
- Learning Strategies 101
- Resilience and Wellbeing 101
1:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m. Orientation Begins
Welcome: Tamara Thomas, MD, Dean of the School of Medicine
5:30 p.m.
Alumni Welcome Picnic
Thursday, July 28, 2022
8:00 a.m.
Welcome: Alumni Association
9:00 a.m.
Breakout sessions and workshops
Noon
Group photo
12:30 p.m.
Lunch and Engagement Fair
2:00 p.m.
Financial Aid and Pre-matriculation Information
3:00 p.m.
Campus tour and other student activities
5:30 p.m.
White Coat Ceremony
Friday, July 29, 2022
8:00 a.m.
Welcome: Loma Linda University Student Services
9:30 a.m. - Noon
Academic Orientation: Tamara Shankel, MD, Senior Associate Dean, Medical Student Education
12:30 p.m.
Orientation concludes
