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      6431 Fannin Street, MSB G.400
      Houston, Texas 77030

      Main Office Number: 713.500.5116
      Alternate Number: 713.500.5160
      Fax Number: 713.500.0616

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      ms.admissions@uth.tmc.edu
      ms.studentaffairs@uth.tmc.edu
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The McGovern Medical School Office of Admissions and Student Affairs endeavors to provide quality, timely support for our medical student community and faculty. Leading our students through the challenging yet rewarding journey that is undergraduate medical education, the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs serves as the principle resource in promoting the personal and professional growth of MMS students. It is a privilege to serve the needs of all of our medical students, including alumni and future matriculates, and to work with those students to deliver programs that enhance the entire student experience, from education to student life to career planning. Our office organizes the seminal events of medical school including Orientation, White Coat Ceremony, Student Clinician Ceremony, Alpha Omega Alpha Induction, Match Day and Commencement, to name only a few.

In addition, the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs has the role of acting as a liaison to faculty and administration, assisting with academic advising, coordinating the residency application process (plus compilation of the Medical Student Performance Evaluation), and developing, clarifying and enforcing relevant rules and policies. We also hear and follow-up on any student-related complaints, allegations of harassment or academic dishonesty, reports of student mistreatment, and resulting legal issues.

Students are encouraged to stop by the office to get to know the staff, and are welcome to consult with any of the deans of the Office at any time.

Contact

ADMISSIONS CONTACT
Admissions Committee Michelle Victoria
Applications, Interview Scheduling, Tours, Recruitment Laura Ulk
Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) Yolanda Bell
Student Ambassadors Laura Ulk
STUDENT AFFAIRS CONTACT
Academic Calendar/Semester Schedules Office of Educational Programs
(713-500-5140)
Academic Difficulty Drs. Lahoti, McDowelle, McNeese or Tuchaai
Academic Help Dr. Tara Tuchaai
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Dr. McDowelle or Karla Trochez
Badge Activation Jamie Munsinger
Bluebook Electives Alicia Howard (713-500-6841)
Bookstore 713-500-5860
Canvas Brenda Bassham (500-5136)
Career Counseling Contact your assigned Passport Advisor
Cashier’s Office/Bursar 22nd Floor UCT 713-500-3088
Commencement Program/Diploma Names/Student Regalia Nicole Dubuque
Computer Passwords and Support MSIT – 713-500-5145
Counseling 713-500-5171 (after hours 713-500-5173)
Dean’s Letter/MSPE Dr. McDowelle
Dental Services 713-500-5888
Disabilities/Accommodations Dr. McNeese
Educational Programs (Office of) 713-500-5140
Electives Proposals: Dr. McDowelle
Scheduling: Yolanda Bell/Nicole Dubuque
Emergency Dial *9 911 Then HELP (4357) From Campus Phones Starting With 500-
Emergency Loans Karla Trochez or Financial Aid
ERAS Nicole Dubuque or Dr. McDowelle
Escort – Security (Leaving building at night, etc.) 713-792-2890
Excused Absences Dr. Lahoti
Financial Aid 713-500-3860
Fourth-Year Scheduling Nicole Dubuque
Freshman Retreat Karla Trochez, Dr. McDowelle, Kara Ramirez
Graduation Jamie Munsinger or Dr. McDowelle
Health Insurance Auxiliary Enterprises – 713-500-8400
Library – TMC 713-795-4200
Lockers Yolanda Bell
LRC (Learning Resource Center) 713-500-5145
McGovern Societies Hannah Ghirmay
Needlesticks 713-500-OUCH (24/7)
NRMP Nicole Dubuque
One45 Dr. Ownby (713-500-5131)
Parking Denise Pinales, or TMC (713-791-6161) or MMS (713-500-3405)
Police – UT (Campus Police) 713-792-2890
Rec Center (Knight Road) 713-500-8420
Registrar’s Office 713-500-3388 or 3336
Room Reservations 713-500-5047/5048) ms.deancops@uth.tmc.edu
Security Desk (Ground Floor MSB) 713-500-5895
Student Counseling Service 713-500-3327
Student Health Clinic – 130 UT Professional Building 713-500-5171 – non-life threatening emergencies call 713-500-5173
Student Mailboxes Jamie Munsinger
Student Organizations Yolanda Bell
Student Records (Bluebooks) Jamie Munsinger
Third-Year Scheduling Yolanda Bell
TMC Parking Office 713-791-6161
Tutors 713-500-5140
USMLE (Strategy or Policy Issues) Drs. McNeese or Lahoti
UT Professional Building Parking Office 713-500-3405
Verification of Enrollment Request at front desk
Visiting Students Jamie Munsinger
White Coat Ceremony Jamie Munsinger or Dr. McDowelle

Administration

ADMINISTRATION CONTACT
Margaret C. McNeese, M.D.
Vice Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs
713-500-5163
Wallace A. Gleason, M.D.
Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs
713-500-5662
Sheela L. Lahoti, M.D.
Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs
713-500-5163
Latanya J. Love, M.D.
Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs
Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
713-500-6054
Dana M. McDowelle, M.S., Ph.D
Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs
713-500-5160
Bal Reddy, M.D.
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs
713-500-7546
Tara Tuchaai, Ph.D
Assistant Dean, Student Success Initiatives
713-500-5093

Staff

STAFF CONTACT
Nicole Dubuque
Director of Admissions and Student Affairs
Career and Residency Counseling, Fourth-Year Scheduling, VSAS, National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), ERAS
713-500-5044
Yolanda Bell
Director of Academic Advising and JAMP Coordinator
Student Organizations, NBME Vouchers, Orientation, Third-Year Scheduling, Notary (by appointment only)
713-500-5165
Hanna Ghirmay, M.S.
Director, Student Wellness
McGovern Societies, Wellness and Resilience
713-500-5033
Laura Ulk
Senior Program Manager
Admissions, Interview Scheduling
713-500-5642
Denise Pinales
Admissions and Student Affairs Coordinator I
Admissions, Front Desk, Interview Day, Notary
713-500-5116
Jamie Munsinger
Executive Services Administrator
Proctors, Visiting Students, Student Files, Verifications, Commencement, Examination Proctor Program, Contact for Appointments with Drs. McNeese, Lahoti and McDowelle
713-500-5167
Kara Ramirez
Administrative Manager
Finances, Purchasing, Accounting, Travel
713-500-5036
Karla Trochez
Executive Assistant
AOA, Retreat, Admissions Committee, Parents and Friends
713-500-5163
Noemi Giron
Admissions and Student Affairs Coordinator II
Dean’s Letters
713-500-5166
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