Office of Student Affairs

The Office of Student Affairs provides guidance, support, and administrative assistance to students and is a great place to visit with any questions you may have while attending Tufts University School of Medicine. The office coordinates important events including Orientation, White Coat Ceremony, Match Day, and Commencement activities. The OSA also acts as a liaison to faculty and administration, assists with academic advising and personal counseling, and coordinates the residency application process.

Other areas of responsibility include:

• Academic Support
• Accessibility Services
• Career Decisions
• Class Meetings
• Class Officers & Student Government, Class Elections
• Harassment and Student Treatment Concerns
• Learning Community Program
• Off Campus Housing Listings
• Pathway to Residency
• Posner Dormitory
• Research Information
• Residency Nights
• Student Ethics and Promotions Committee
• Student Evaluations
• Student Organizations
• Tutorial Program

Contact Us

Medical Education Building, 4th floor
145 Harrison Avenue
Phone 617-636-6534 
Fax 617-636-0432
med-osa@tufts.edu

Hours

Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Staff

Amy Kuhlik, M.D.
Dean for Students 

Janet Kerle
Associate Dean for Students

John Matias, M.Ed. 
Associate Dean, Admissions & Enrollment

Jessica Shah, M.D./M.P.H.
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

TBD
Associate Director of Academic Support

Paula Gagnon 
Associate Director of Student Affairs

Lauren Fielding, M.Ed.
Assistant Director of Student Affairs

Carol Sue Poindexter 
Staff Assistant / Student Services

Chris Bishal
Administrative Coordinator