MD Program

Contact the Medical Student Counseling Center

1240 MERF
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-2600
Phone:(319) 335-8056
Fax: (319) 335-8643

  • Programs and Workshops

    Medical Student Counseling Center (MSCC) offers a variety of presentations, programs and workshops to students throughout their medical education.  Stress management, study skills strategies, test anxiety, career specialty choice, and residency preparation are among the many topics addressed in these programs.

    If you are interested in further information, signing up for a program or a workshop, or have a request or an idea for a program, please contact Sandy Tomas, stop in at 1240 MERF, or call us at 335-8056. Workshop and presentation invitations, announcements and reminders are sent to students via e-mail throughout the year.

    Careers in Medicine (CiM) Workshops

    Fall 2012

    • M1s - Careers in Medicine Workshop
    • M2s - Careers in Medicine Workshop
    • M1s-M4s - Careers in Medicine - Resilience: How to be Successful in Med School
    • Careers in Medicine Workshop for M1s and M2s

    Mentor/Mentee Program

    • Meet Your Mentor Reception:  Fall 2012 date/time/location info TBA

    Outreach Programming Series

    Fall 2012

    •  Study Styles 
    •  How to Study Pharmacology 
    •  How to Study Anatomy 
    •  PID - Immuno Overview Workshop 
    •  How to Study Biochemistry
    •  Time Management 
    •  How to Read Difficult Test Questions 
    •  Improving Your Reading Speed 
    •  Maintaining Your Balance 
    •  How to Prepare to Study for USMLE Step 1 

    Spring 2013

    • Study Wisdom
    • HOS Study Skills
    • FCP IV Study Skills
    • FCP IV Renal Review
    • Neuroscience Study Skills
    • Stress Break and Resilience:  Professional Self-Care/Mental Health
    • USMLE Tips Workshop 

    Residency Interview Workshop

    M4s - Residency Interview Workshop - Implementing a Plan - date/time/location info TBA

    Residency Links/Bookmarks

    See our Career Development page