Medical Student Services

Laura B. Kezar, M.D.
Associate Dean for Students

As Associate Dean for Students, I have the opportunity to work with an incredible team to support and serve students in academic and life skills development. MSS team members are knowledgeable about the diverse challenges that face students in the rapidly changing world of medicine
and medical education. Every member of our team is focused on helping our students elucidate and achieve their goals, from admissions to graduation.

We support the academic mission, but our primary focus is on student wellness, personal growth and professional development. We weave a support system through mentored learning communities, small group faculty mentoring, individual career advising, academic tutoring, and service learning opportunities. We also collaborate with students to
support each other through numerous student organizations.

The MSS team serves as a resource for all students with all kinds of questions. Medical School is often the most demanding and most rewarding experience our students have known, and we want to challenge them to grow and change throughout their time with us. Our goal is to nurture students to become self-motivated and resourceful lifelong learners who take responsibility for their education and their part in the health care system.