Orientation Welcome Week
Tuesday-Saturday, July 26-30, 2016
Incoming 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, and meet current student-doctors, their families, and faculty.
Common questions/answers can be found on the Orientation Information page.
Tuesday, July 26
| 7:45-8:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast | CMHS Main Street |
| 8:45-9:50 a.m. | Opening Comments from Dr. Martin | CMHS Red |
| 9:50-10 a.m. | Welcome from LUCOM-SGA | " " " " |
| 10-10:30 a.m. | What is the COMPASS Program? | " " " " |
| 10:30-10:45 a.m. | Center for Research presentation | " " " " |
| 10:45 a.m.-noon | Flames Pass and Class Portraits | " " " " |
| Noon-1:45 p.m. | Lunch with LUCOM Faculty | OMM Lab #1 (Floor 4) |
| 1:45-2:50 p.m. | Introduction to the Anatomy Lab | Anatomy Lab (Floor 4) |
| 2:50-3:20 p.m. | Distribute Class Polo and White Coat | CMHS Blue |
| 7-9 p.m. | Student-Doctor led class social | East Campus |
Wednesday, July 27
| 8-8:35 a.m. | Presentation: Professionalism and Ethics | CMHS Blue |
| 8:35-9:10 a.m. | Presentation: Study Skills & Tutoring | " " " " |
| 9:10-9:50 a.m. | Student Health and Counseling Services | " " " " |
| 10-10:50 a.m. | LUCOM Convocation | CMHS Blue |
| 10:50-11:10 a.m. | Presentation: Curriculum and Testing | " " " " |
| 11:10-11:20 a.m. | Presentation: Academic Assignments | " " " " |
| 11:20 a.m.-noon | Presentation: SIM Lab | " " " " |
| Noon-1:45 p.m. | Lunch with LUCOM Faculty feat. Med. Outreach | OMM 1 (Floor 4) |
| 1:45-3:20 p.m. | Computer Distribution and Setup | CMHS Blue |
| 3:20-4:10 p.m. | Office of Medical Education Presentation | " " " " |
Thursday, July 28
| 8-8:30 a.m. | LUCOM Class of 2020 Photo | CMHS Patio |
| 8:45-9:45 a.m. | Student Services, SGA, and Pro. Organizations | CMHS Red |
| 10-10:30 a.m. | Panel: Fin. Aid, Library, Registrar, Student Accounts | CMHS Red |
| 10:30-11 a.m. | Overview of Service Day | " " " " |
| 11-11:15 a.m. | LaHaye Center | " " " " |
| 11:15 a.m.-noon | Campus and Community Safety | " " " " |
| Noon-1 p.m. | Pizza Lunch | OMM Lab 1 |
| 1-3 p.m. | SAA Social | TBD |
| 1-3 p.m. | Scavenger Hunt | LU Campus |
| 3-7 p.m. | Family Picnic | LU Campus |
Friday, July 29
| 8-9 a.m. | Presentation: HIPAA | CMHS Red |
| 9-9:50 a.m. | Presentation: Blood Born Pathogens | " " " " |
| 10 a.m.-noon | Service Day | LU Campus |
| Noon-1 p.m. | Lunch with Community Youth | " " " " |
| 1-3 p.m. | Service Day continues | " " " " |
| 3-4 p.m. | White Coat Ceremony Rehearsal | Old TRBC |
| 4:30-4:45 p.m. | Question and Answers | " " " " |
Saturday, July 30 - White Coat Ceremony
The White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2020 will be held at the old Thomas Road Baptist Church. All incoming student-doctors are required to be familiar with the information and schedule below.
Address: 701 Thomas Road, Lynchburg, VA. 24502
White Coat portraits: 8-9:30 a.m., professional dress with white coat
Ceremony: 10 a.m.
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.