Who Should I Go to For...

  • A concern in my personal life (which may cause me to fall behind on preclinical work, to miss class/clinical duties, or to request an extension on a project/exam)?

    • Dr. Albright or Anna Delaney! Both will write back to your email within 24 hrs.

  • Concern about my academic performance (preclinical exams, shelf exams, Step)?

    • Carrie Renner (especially to arrange an MS4 tutor when applicable) or Dr. Albright (especially for advice regarding residency applications).

  • A personal physical health concern?

    • Dr. Albright (especially to arrange an expedited appointment with a Penn specialist) or Anna Delaney.

  • A personal mental health concern?

    • Tiffany Brown! She's our CAPS on-site therapist, available 4-7 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Smilow 1-103.

  • Recommendations for a mental health specialist outside of CAPS?

    • Carrie Renner.

  • A concern about a friend's mental health?

    • You can discuss the situation and get suggestions about what to do from CAPS over the phone at 215-898-7021. You can let them know if you want an "urgent" call back.

  • Discussing an uncomfortable situation with someone from the administration or faculty/staff?

    • Anna Delaney, Dr. Kogan, Dr. DeLisser, Carrie Renner, or your Advisory Dean

  • Reporting an incident of mistreatment (to me or someone else) that occurred at the school or in the clinical setting?

    • Safety Net, which can be anonymous or not based on your preference, or again your Advisory Dean.

  • Information about financial aid or financial advice?

    • Mike Sabara, Director of Financial Services.

  • Reserving a room (for an event or otherwise) or scheduling an appointment to review an exam?

    • Chris Gorman.

  • Scheduling (e.g. making a special request for your surgery clerkship subspecialties based on your career interests, arranging a non-preapproved elective opportunity, switching your electives after OASIS is closed, arranging two-week rotations, getting all your ducks in a row for graduation)?

    • Beth Marra and don’t forget to check out Important Dates by Year on the student portal!

  • Information on MD-Master's Programs?

    • Dr. Kogan.

  • Logistical issues (jury duty, vaccine papers, lockers, etc)?

    • Yvonne Young.

  • Shadowing opportunities?

  • Research opportunities?

    • Dr. Kogan, your Advisory Dean, or Anna Delaney.

  • Reimbursement for student group/personal travel grant expenses?

    • Leah Westermann

  • PDI Office Hours?

    1. Monday 3PM-5PM: Dr. DaCarla Albright

    2. Tuesday 3PM-5PM: Dr. Horace DeLisser

    3. Wednesday 3PM-5PM: Dr. Cindy Christian

    4. Thursday 3PM-5PM: Dr. Sharon Lewis

    5. Friday 3PM-5PM: Dr. Cesar Briceno

    6. Or check here or your emails for updated information!