The First Year

Calendar

• 2007-2008 MS1 Calendar - This calendar provides an overview of the first-year schedule.

Curriculum

• Curriculum Website - Bookmark the curriculum website. You will use it everyday to access course materials. (This site cannot be accessesed without a SOMid and password. Your SOMid and password will be given to you during Orientation. Screenshots of the website are available.)
• Course Descriptions - Descriptions are available for the following courses:
• Block 1 - Molecules to Cells
• Block 2 - Structure and Development
• Block 3 - Integrative Function and its Cellular Basis
• Block 4 - Microbial Pathogens and Host Defense
• Clinical Applications Course
• Introduction to Clinical Medicine
• Medicine and Society
• Course Directors (CDs) - Each block or course is run by one or more course directors. Use the contact information on this page to ask the CDs questions about their course or to provide constructive feedback.
• Textbooks - Here you will find the required textbook list for the first year.
• Goals for the First Year Curriculum - This document lists the goals for the first year curriculum in an outline format.

Examinations and Grading

• Guidelines for Grading, Remediation and Deceleration - This document details how condition (CO) and failing grades are remediated in the revised First Year Block Curriculum.
• AIMS Online- Learn more about AIMS, the online, web-based testing system utilized by the School of Medicine for all in-class and take-home exams.
• Examination Policy - The official examination policy for all exams is stated here.

Laptops and Tech Support

• Laptop Orientation - Learn how to navigate and utilize all the information technology available at the School of Medicine with your laptops.
• Laptop Specifications - Technical specifications of your laptop are included in this PDF
• Laptop Support - There are five ways you can get help if you are having problems with your laptop.
• Student Tech Liaisons - Each year the Office of Information Systems (OIS) hires 5 student tech liaisons to be first tier support for students. If you are interested in this 6 hour per week job, please contact .

Other Services and Resources

• Services for Students with Disabilities - The Department of Disability Services (DDS) at UNC provides a number of services and accommodations that assist enrolled students with disabilities.
• Reaching a Student in Class - Please give this information to people that may need to reach you while you are in class.
• Map of UNC - This is a printable map of UNC in PDF format. You may also use the online searchable campus map.
• Frequently Requested Resources - If you ever need any kind of help (academically, socially, legally, etc.) while you are in medical school, this alphabetically-organized list is a great way to find out how who you should contact.

Life Outside of School

• Transportation and Parking
• Housing
• Information for Spouses and Families
• Information about the area
• Frequently Requested Resources

Questions or comments? Email question@listserv.med.unc.edu or visit the Orientation Forum.