Financial Education Programming

Throughout your medical school journey, you’ll encounter a series of intentional, phase-specific financial wellness programs designed to support you at each stage — from your first year through residency preparation. These sessions are planned in advance to provide timely guidance on budgeting, student loans, financial aid management, and long-term planning, helping you make confident financial decisions as your training — and life — progress.

Phase 1

• First Year Orientation (R) - This presentation is mandatory for all year 1 students. 
• Entrance Counseling Online (R) – All medical students who are first-time Federal loan borrowers are required to complete the online Entrance Counseling at www.studentloans.gov. 
• Credit/Identity Theft Session (R) - This presentation is mandatory for all year 2 students. 

Year 3 / Phase 2

• Debt Management Session (R) - This presentation is mandatory for all year 3 students. 

Year 4 / Phase 3

All these sessions are part of Transition to Residency for current Year 4 students. As the class of 2028 moves into Phase three, this content will be woven into the intersession curriculum.

• Loan Repayment Session (R)
• Saving/Investing Session (R)
• Basic Taxes Session (R)
• Home Buying/Physician Loan Session (R)
• Exit Counseling Online (R) 
• Exit Counseling In-person (R)

One on One Counseling

One on one counseling is available for all students through the entire four year journey as a medical student.