Orientation Welcome Week
Tuesday-Saturday, July 25-29, 2017
All new incoming student-doctors are required to attend orientation.
Repeating student-doctors are optional, though attendance is encouraged.
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 |
| Noon-1 p.m. | Lunch with LUCOM Faculty | OMM 1 (Floor 4) |
| 1-1:45 p.m. | Medical Equipment Overview | OMM 1 (Floor 4) |
| 1:50-3 p.m. | Distribute Class Polo and White Coat | CMHS Main St. |
| 7-9 p.m. | Student-Doctor led class social | TBD |
Wednesday, July 26
| 8-8:35 a.m. | Presentation: Professionalism and Ethics | CMHS Blue |
| 8:35-9 a.m. | Presentation: Curriculum and Testing | CMHS Blue |
| 9:15-10 a.m. | LUCOM Convocation | CMHS Red |
| 10-10:45 a.m. | Campus and Community Safety | CMHS Blue |
| 10:45-11:40 a.m. | Presentation: Student Health and Counseling | " " " " |
| 11:45 a.m.-1:15p.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. | Office of Medical Education Presentation | " " " " |
Thursday, July 27
| 8-8:30 a.m. | LUCOM Class of 2021 Photo | CMHS Patio |
| 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.-12:30p.m. | Break | - |
| 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Family Picnic | CMHS Parking Lot |
| 2:30-3:40 p.m. | SAA Social | CMHS Red |
| 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 | Liberty 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 | TBD |
Saturday, July 29 - White Coat Ceremony
The location for this year's White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2021 will soon be determined. Attendance is required for all new incoming student-doctors.
Address: to be determined
White Coat portraits: 8-10 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.