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The Office of Academic Advising & Support Services

The Office of Academic Advising & Support Services provides students with guidance on academic advising, learning strategies, and essential resources to enhance student progress toward degree completion and educational success.

Meet Dr. Mercy Azeke UTRGV School of Medicine Logo Dr. Mercy Azeke is the Director of Academic Advising and Support Services. Dr. Azeke's focus is to foster an innovative learning environment by...
Make an Advising Appointment Academic Advisor meeting with medical student Our dedicated team is available to address and help students with any academic, career, or personal issues that may arise, no matter how big or small it...
Resources & Support Resource Books for Medical Students We provide support in the following areas: Learning Strategies, Study Habits, Test-taking strategies, Test anxiety, Time management and Organization,...

Hours of Operation

Edinburg:
Team Based Learning Center
School of Medicine, ETBLC 1.130
Monday - Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Contact Us

Mercy O. Azeke, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs SOM
Academic Advising and Academic Support
Team Based Learning Center ETBLC 1.130
Email: SOMAdvising@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1924

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The Office of Academic Advising and Academic Support

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine offers students integrated and effective academic advising. Our team includes SOM faculty members, course and clerkship directors, student affairs staff, and counseling and tutorial services to ensure medical students move forward in their degree path and can get academic counseling from academic advisors. We focus on providing medical students with professional guidance and educational resources to enhance their academic and professional experience.

Open Door Policy:

The Director of the Office of Academic Advising, the educational learning specialist and Academic Advisors have no role in evaluation and promotion. They have an open-door policy and look forward to assisting you with academic advising needs.


List of Academic Advising and Support Services

The services available to UTRGV School of Medicine students include, but are not limited to:

  • Individualized Academic Advising
  • Early Intervention Services
  • Individualized Remediation
  • Study Skills
  • Study Halls / Supplemental Instruction / Review Sessions
  • Test Preparation / Test Taking Skills
  • Time Management
  • Referrals to other services in the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) or UTRGV at large
  • Individual and Group Tutoring

Additional Support

  • Office of Student Affairs
  • Academic Advisors
  • Co-Module Directors
  • Educational Learning Specialist
  • Learning Resources Center
  • School of Medicine Library

Any questions related to all the services provided can be directed to SOMAdvising@utrgv.edu

 


Tips For Medical Student Success

  • Seek help/assistance as soon as you perceive a need.
  • Do pre-reading prior to classes, labs, clinical, and PBL.
  • Actively participate in all scheduled activities.
  • Engage in post-lecture reviews.
  • Use all or as many resources provided by the School of Medicine.
  • Practice effective time management and organizational skills.
  • Factor in healthy habits including eating, sleeping, and engaging in recreational activities.

Cost To Students

  • Services are at no additional fees and available to all medical students enrolled at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine.
  • All academic support services are available at the Edinburg Team Based Learning Center (ETBLC), Harlingen Clinical Education Building, in person and on-line or at mutually agreed locations.
  • Services are available to students as many times as needed.
  • Some services, such as private and group tutoring have flexible scheduling and are convenient for the medical student’s schedule.
  • All academic support services are available at the Edinburg Medical Education Building (EMBL) or at mutually agreed locations.
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