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The Office of Student Affairs offers services and programs to support students as they progress through medical school.

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Together with the Office of Medical Education and the Office of Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, OSA supports students across all aspects of their lives.

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About Us

The Office of Student Affairs offers services and programs to support students as they progress through medical school.

Welcome to The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and to the Office of Student Affairs! We look forward to sharing in your medical school journey with you. Our goal is to provide you with a supportive learning environment, offering the advising and support that you need to grow as a future physician.

Your well-being and overall wellness are of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to supporting you throughout your training. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of us with any questions about student life at The Medical School.

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The Office of Student affairs provides career counseling and advising to all medical students through its career development program.
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We encourage students to find a balance between academics, physical fitness, social support, and emotional well-being.  
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Our Mission

The mission of the Office of Student Affairs is to support our medical students in their development as a community of individuals who are thriving personally and professionally.  To advance this goal, we aim to support an open, caring, and inclusive learning environment at the Medical School and its affiliated teaching sites, to serve as an accessible and responsive resource for our students, and to promote the personal, academic, and career development of our students.

Our Vision

Engaged, empowered, and supported students develop into successful, professional, and compassionate physicians.

Staff

  • Roxanne Vrees, MD

    Associate Dean for Student Affairs
    Roxanne_Vrees@brown.edu
  • Kelly Holder, PhD

    Chief Well-Being Officer
    kelly_holder@brown.edu
    Well-Being website
  • Alex Morang, MA

    Director of Career Development
    alexandra_morang@brown.edu
    401-863-1616
    Career Development Website
  • Kelly Whalen, MS

    Assistant Director of Student Affairs
    kelly_whalen@brown.edu
    401-863-5073
    Career Development Website
  • Janice Viticonte

    Administrative Coordinator
    janice_viticonte@brown.edu
    401-863-1641
    Career Development Website
  • Patty Vescera

    Operations and Student Affairs Manager
    patricia_vescera@brown.edu
    401-863-3350
  • Lorrie Gehlbach, PhD

    Director, Office of Academic Support
    lorrie_gehlbach@brown.edu
  • Nicole Kaimer, MA

    Learning and Accessibility Specialist
    Nicole_Kaimer@brown.edu
  • Laurice Girouard, LICSW

    Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
    laurice_girouard@brown.edu

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For general inquiries, please send us an email.

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Providence RI 02912 401-863-1000

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