Kelly Whalen, MS
Biography
Kelly is the Assistant Director of Student Affairs at Alpert Medical School. She received a master of science degree in Health Care Administration and Management from Salve Regina University and a bachelor’s degree in Health Policy and Management from Providence College. Kelly has been at Brown since 2012, initially working in Brown University’s Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. Prior to coming to Brown, Kelly worked at Boston Children’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.
As the Assistant Director for Student Affairs, Kelly provides career and academic counseling and advising to all medical students. Kelly has an active leadership role in the Mary B. Arnold longitudinal mentor program, encompassing all four years of medical students and faculty advisors. Kelly oversees the Summer Research Assistantship Program for first year medical students interested in research. Kelly works closely with third and fourth-year medical students with preparing CVs, personal statements and applying to residency programs. As part of the Student Affairs team, Kelly is also involved with Orientation, Match Day and Graduation for AMS students.