Orientation Welcome Week
Tuesday-Saturday, July 25-29, 2017
All new and repeating student-doctors are required to attend orientation.
The schedule below is subject to change.
During Orientation Welcome Week, new student-doctors will receive a thorough overview of their next four years at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM). Throughout the week, student-doctors will learn about the Center for Medical and Health Sciences and available resources, the curriculum, meet current student-doctors, their families, and faculty.
Common questions/answers can be found on the Orientation Information page.
Tuesday, July 25
| 8:15-9 a.m. | Coffee/Water/Tea | CMHS Main Street |
| 9:10-10 a.m. | Opening Comments from Dr. Bell | CMHS Blue |
| 10-10:10 a.m. | Welcome from LUCOM-SGA | "" "" |
| 10:15-10:45 a.m. | Presentation: COMPASS Program | "" "" |
| 10:45-11 a.m. | Presentation: Center for Research | "" "" |
| 11 a.m.-noon | Flames Pass and Class Portraits | Sim Lab |
| 12-1 p.m. | Lunch with LUCOM Faculty | OMM 1 (Floor 4) |
| 1-1:45 p.m. | Medical Equipment Overview | "" "" |
| 1:50-3 p.m. | Distribute Class Polo and White Coat | CMHS Main St. |
| 6-8 p.m. | Student-Doctor led class social | LaHaye Event Space |
Wednesday, July 26
| 8-8:35 a.m. | Presentation: Professionalism and Ethics | CMHS Blue |
| 8:35-9 a.m. | Presentation: Curriculum and Testing | "" "" |
| 9:15-10 a.m. | LUCOM Convocation | CMHS Red |
| 10-10:45 a.m. | Campus and Community Safety, Title IX | "" "" |
| 10:45-11:40 a.m. | Presentation: Student Health and Counseling | "" "" |
| 11:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. |
Lunch with LUCOM Compass Groups | OMM 1 (Floor 4) |
| 1:15-1:45 p.m. | Introduction to the Anatomy Lab | Anatomy Lab (Floor 4) |
| 1:45-3 p.m. | Computer Distribution and Setup | CMHS Blue |
| 3-3:50 p.m. | Presentation: Office of Medical Education | "" "" |
Thursday, July 27
| 7:45 a.m. | LUCOM Class of 2021 Photo | CMHS Front Parking Lot |
| 8:40-9:10 a.m. | Panel: Student Services | CMHS Blue |
| 9:10-9:50 a.m. | Panel: Administrative Services | "" "" |
| 10-11 a.m. | Panel: Studying, Tutoring, Academic Assistance |
"" "" |
| 11-11:30 a.m. | Service Day Overview | "" "" |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Break | - |
| 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Family Picnic | CMHS Parking Lot |
| 2:30-4 p.m. | SAA Social | CMHS Blue |
| 2:30-3:40 p.m. | Scavenger Hunt | LU Campus |
Friday, July 28
| 8-9 a.m. | Presentation: HIPAA | CMHS Blue |
| 9-9:50 a.m. | Presentation: Blood Born Pathogens | "" "" |
| 10 a.m.-noon | Service Day | LU Mountain Intramural Complex |
| Noon-1 p.m. | Lunch with Community Youth | "" "" |
| 1-3 p.m. | Service Day | "" "" |
| 3-4:30 p.m. | White Coat Ceremony Rehearsal | Thomas Road Campus |
Saturday, July 29 - White Coat Ceremony
The location for this year's White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2021 will be held at the original Thomas Road Baptist Church, referred to as the Thomas Road Campus.
Attendance is required for all new incoming student-doctors.
Location: Thomas Road Campus
Address: 701 Thomas Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24502
Portraits: 7:45-9:45 a.m., professional dress with white coat (required for all students)
Ceremony: 10 a.m.-noon
The Center for Medical and Health Sciences will be open from 1-3 p.m., following the ceremony for family tours.
Questions/Concerns
Please submit Orientation and White Coat Ceremony questions via email.