Student Support Services

Student Affairs

Student Affairs provides support services to medical students in areas such as admissions, academic and professional standards, advancement and promotion, financial aid, student life, health insurance, academic and personal counseling, student visas, campus policies, and student well-being.

Mission Statement

Student Affairs (SA) is dedicated to student success and excellence in physician education. The SA collaborative team of faculty members and staff is committed to enhancing student growth and helping students reach their academic and career goals.

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Policies and Procedures

The policies and procedures in place are to ensure student success and help students maintain the high academic and professional standards necessary to be a physician. The student handbook also provides critical information on Dominica and campus life to help students integrate into their new living environment and enjoy the full spectrum of amenities available on campus.

Prior to matriculation, students will be provided with the latest policies. Part of being an excellent physician is understanding expectations and ensuring those responsibilities are met. These skills will continue to serve students well as they are required to obtain and maintain licensure, hospital privileges, and credentialing.

ACSOM M.D. Student Handbook Disclaimer

The policies and procedures appearing in the ACSOM M.D. Student Handbook reflect the most current policies and procedures of the Medical University, but are subject to amendment and change without prior notice. ACSOM reserves the right to change policies, procedures, and programs. Minor changes will be posted directly to the Student Handbook. When major changes occur, a notification will be sent to all medical students.

ACSOM M.D. Student Handbook

Mission Statement

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

Financial Aid and scholarships are available to students based on eligibility. More information coming soon.

Student Funding

Currently, supplemental student loans from banks and lending agencies are based on the student’s credit standing or ability to have an approved co-signer. Students can submit an application for a student line of credit with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) and with ScotiaBank. Kazan State Medical University and Canadian School of Medicine are aggressively identifying other types of funding support. For more information please contact the financial aid office.

financialaid@graduatemed.com

CSOM-KSMU cannot guarantee approval of financial aid or private loans. It is based on students’ eligibility.

Orientation

The American Canadian School of Medicine welcomes students and their families to campus for orientation. During this series of programs and events, students learn about the overall academic plan for the year, ACSOM campus, as well as local sports and social activities that make our school unique.

During orientation, students will complete their registration process, participate in interactive classroom scenarios, become familiar with academic and career resources, and meet faculty and advisors.

Orientation week focuses on the registration process and academics. It will be held during the first week of your arrival. Students participate in social activities, meet their small study groups and other students, and explore cultural and sports opportunities available to them.

Course 1: Foundation of Medicine

Introduces students to cell biology, genetics, development, applied molecular biology and introduction to cancer medicine. Reviews the molecular bases of life and prepares students for the organ-based study of next blocks.

Student Counseling Service

Student Counseling Service and Personal Counseling is part of the Student Health Service and provides well-being counseling sessions and psychological services to matriculated ACSOM students. All services provided are confidential and have no effect on the academic outcome.

Course 2: Attack and Defense

Dedicated immunology and microbiology teaching that builds upon the previous block and reviews all key concepts in these two areas. Microbiology and antimicrobial agents are covered here. Also covered is bone metabolism, joints and collagen vascular diseases in the context of clinical Rheumatology teaching that builds on the immunology material of this section.

Course 3 and 4: Homeostasis I and II

Start with the hematologic system and cover the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems. The anatomy, physiology, pathology, biochemistry and pharmacology of each organ will also be covered.

Course 5: Energy and Metabolism

Covers the gastrointestinal system with special focus on the liver and pancreas sections. This course also covers metabolism, hormones and nutrition.

Accessibility Counseling Office

ACSOM expects that each student admitted will be capable of completing the full curriculum of required courses, clerkships, and electives under the established ACSOM policies. Our goal at ACSOM is to provide equal opportunity by providing reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities, without undermining the integrity of any course, clerkship, or program. Requests for accommodation should be made as soon as the need is known and within the guidelines in the student handbook. Requests are processed in Medical Sciences and Clinical Sciences by the Accessibility Counseling Office.

Course 5: Energy and Metabolism

Covers the gastrointestinal system with special focus on the liver and pancreas sections. This course also covers metabolism, hormones and nutrition.

Student Life

Student Life, which is under the umbrella of Office of Student Affairs, facilitates various activities to support students. In addition to academic activities, there are a wide range of organizations that will promote lifelong learning and be beneficial to improving global health.

Student government

Each student-member of the student government will be involved in the various CSOM-KSMU governing and programing committees and will help develop or modify policies and programs of the school and campus.

Student Research Club

Student Research Club is a team of faculty members and students involved in facilitating and conducting independent research activities. Students learn to prepare and report the results of studies and participate in research. Everyone is encouraged to present his or her research at the annual Student Research Conference.

Student government

Student Government

Each student-member of student government will be involved in the various ACSOM governing and programing committees and will help develop or modify school and campus policies and programs.

Student government

Student Health Service

The Student Health Service provides primary care services for acute conditions, illnesses, and injuries to matriculated ACSOM students within campus.

Course 5: Energy and Metabolism

Covers the gastrointestinal system with special focus on the liver and pancreas sections. This course also covers metabolism, hormones and nutrition.

Academic Support Services

The Office of Academic Support Services provides extensive assistance on addressing barriers preventing students from succeeding in classroom and clinical competency. Academic counselors/advisors are available to help students experiencing academic difficulties in any area of study by providing and referring them to the resources needed to succeed.

Course 5: Energy and Metabolism

Covers the gastrointestinal system with special focus on the liver and pancreas sections. This course also covers metabolism, hormones and nutrition.

Mentoring

Mentoring in education involves pairing new students with a student-volunteer who acts as a positive role model. In general, mentoring aims to build confidence and relationships, develop resilience and character, and raise aspirations, rather than to develop specific academic skills or knowledge.

Our mentors will be guiding and helping mentees in their studies and everyday life issues. Mentors rely upon having had similar experiences to gain an empathy with the mentee and an understanding of their issues.

Course 5: Energy and Metabolism

Covers the gastrointestinal system with special focus on the liver and pancreas sections. This course also covers metabolism, hormones and nutrition.

International Collaboration Global Health Office

ACSOM participates in the Global Health program. The Global Health (GH) Office administers the program. Every year during the program, senior medical students and faculty members conduct GH rotations abroad, based on availability.

Course 5: Energy and Metabolism

Covers the gastrointestinal system with special focus on the liver and pancreas sections. This course also covers metabolism, hormones and nutrition.

Student Handbook

For more information, please see the ACSOM Student Handbook. It is a reference for medical students and others regarding the administrative policies, rules, regulations, and student support services of American Canadian School of Medicine.

Course 5: Energy and Metabolism

Covers the gastrointestinal system with special focus on the liver and pancreas sections. This course also covers metabolism, hormones and nutrition.

Equal Educational Opportunity

ACSOM is committed to providing an educational climate that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each individual. Students should be aware that discrimination and/or other harassment based on race, sex, gender identity and gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, color or veteran status is prohibited within the University.

Course 5: Energy and Metabolism

Covers the gastrointestinal system with special focus on the liver and pancreas sections. This course also covers metabolism, hormones and nutrition.