Engagement and Enrichment Programs and Events

The College of Medicine provides many opportunities throughout the year for students, faculty and staff to engage in programs that enrich our community and enhance our work and learning environment.

Student programs and events

Curricular programs

The College of Medicine offers a four-year longitudinal course that promotes an understanding of the range of influences on health and prepares students to advance optimal health and health care for all. In this course, students acquire the knowledge and skills to identify and analyze factors that impact health outcomes. To learn more about the course contact the Office of Engagement and Enrichment.

Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center Elective

Co-curricular programs

Each spring, student leaders host a week-long symposium that engages our community in conversations about advancing the quality of health care and developing better health outcomes for all. Student leaders take on a significant role in working alongside faculty and staff to develop and implement timely and relevant enrichment programming that advances our mission.

The College of Medicine First-Gen Student Retreat occurs each fall for first year medical students who were the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree. During the retreat, students celebrate their successes, share their challenges, and hear from a panel of first-gen students and physicians. The retreat is organized by the Office of Student Affairs.

The College of Medicine supports several student interest groups that play an important role in advancing our mission, vision and values.

Faculty and staff programs and events

Women in Scientific Disciplines and Medicine (WISDM)

WISDM is a professional development group in the College of Medicine that meets quarterly to discuss issues that are of importance to faculty in the scientific disciplines and physicians, as well as address topics related to building a community of respect, trust and appreciation for everyone in the health care professions. WISDM meetings have provided insights on facilitating engagement in medicine and have explored ways to encourage well-being through networking and shared resources. Anyone is welcome to participate in WISDM.

CMU College of Medicine faculty and staff recruitment and retention plan

As a part of the College of Medicine’s faculty and staff recruitment and retention plan, we aid our search committees in engaging in best practices to recruit qualified candidates who support our mission, vision and values. A component of the plan encompasses providing education on drafting attractive position descriptions and advertising, effective interview questions, planning welcoming campus visits, and evaluating candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences. The plan provides educational opportunities on practices that promote the engagement and retention of all employees. Individuals interested in learning more about our efforts are encouraged to contact any of the following individuals: