Academic Support
Academic Support
The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine coordinates a number of programs that have the goal of enhancing our students' academic and professional successes. These programs have a broad spectrum of support in the Heritage College community. The high level of faculty and staff involvement makes it easier for students to find the specific help they need in an efficient and timely manner.
Heritage College COMrades
Every year the Heritage College Admissions Office assigns each new entering student a second year Heritage College student to act as his/her COMrade. COMrades can provide a wealth of information on housing, textbooks, life at Heritage College locations and tips on adjusting to life as a medical student. Incoming medical students are usually given the names of their COMrades in late spring.
For more information, please contact the Heritage College Office of Admissions.
Peer Tutoring
The college has developed a peer tutoring program designed to assist students who desire assistance in a particular subject. Tutoring is available for all students, whether they are having difficulty grasping material or just desire additional reinforcement. The services are provided by upper level medical students and basic science graduate students trained to tutor. The Learning Specialists coordinate a tutoring program for all Year I and II students. Tutors will be provided on a regular basis for each course of these years. Specific information about this program will be available at orientation. Tutors are free of charge to Heritage College students.
Study Skills Series
These workshops are designed to facilitate the adjustment of osteopathic medical students to the pressures and demands of medical school. The workshop goals are to increase self-awareness and knowledge of a variety of strategies known to enhance learning. Topics covered include: efficient use of resources, time management, note-taking, improving memory, group study, testing skills and stress management. Specific study skills workshops are offered during Anatomy Immersion and during the academic year as needed.
Learning Skills Component
Students can request individual sessions with a Learning Specialist. These sessions do not focus on course content but rather stress time management, active study, reading efficiency, note taking, test preparation, test anxiety and test-taking skills, critical thinking, problem-solving and general study skills. Learning Specialists can help students refine their ability to read, understand, interpret, assess and apply information.
COMLEX Preparation Activities
COMLEX preparation activities consist of workshops and individual assistance. These activities begin in the fall semester for Year II students.
Campus Contact
For more information on any of these programs, please contact the following individuals
Athens Students: Kathy Pittman
Cleveland Students: Ronnette Johnson
Dublin Students: Amy Shaw