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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 Offices of Medical Education and Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, 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 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 Alpert 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
  • Rory Merritt, MD

    Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for the Learning Environment
    Rory_Merritt@brown.edu
  • Kelly Holder, PhD

    Chief Wellness Officer
    kelly_holder@brown.edu
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  • 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

    Coordinator, Career Development
    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

    Learning and Accessibility Specialist
    lorrie_gehlbach@brown.edu
  • Laurice Girouard

    Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
    laurice_girouard@brown.edu

For general inquiries, please email us at medstudentaffairs@brown.edu.

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Support Offices at Alpert

Together with the Offices of Medical Education and Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, OSA supports students across all aspects of their lives.

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