Student Affairs Weekly Newsletter

Secret Shout Outs

We listened and learned that students at KansasCOM want more positivity in communication, so let's add some secret shout outs to our newsletters! 

SUBMIT A SHOUT OUT HERE!

Shout out to all our OMSIII!  We miss you and hope you are learning a lot!

S/O to KAOM (Kansas Association of Osteopathic Medicine), SOMA (Student Osteopathic Medical Association), AOA (American Osteopathic Association), ACOFP (American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians), now you know what these stand for and that they stand for you!

Michael Bolanos is a great friend and is super outgoing!

Thank you Travis Pike for listening to me and helping me figure out my learning style.  Let's DO THIS!!

Daily Dose

Some reminders or updates from Student Affairs:

Fixes coming for Study Rooms!  We heard you and are working on solutions regarding study rooms.  We are exploring options for shortened time, designated individual study areas, and more.  Thank you for your patience as we figure out a solution!

Protect Our Classrooms from Peanuts and Tree Nuts!  Classrooms are nut-free, meaning that peanut butter or other nut butters are not welcome.  It's not that we dislike a lovely peanut butter and jelly sandwich once in a while, but we must protect these environments.

OMSI January 6 Test Clarification
We understand that there was some confusion around the test on January 6 for OMSI.  There was a question mark next to that test.  It has since been removed and the test will take place during lab time.

Student Handbook Highlight: Counseling

KHSC-KansasCOM understands the intense environment and extra stress that medical students experience. Because it is important for students to be emotionally healthy, students are encouraged to utilize the counseling services that are available to them on-campus. KHSC-KansasCOM has a multi-dimensional counseling support network for all KHSC-KansasCOM students.

First, KHSCKansasCOM has a licensed counselor on-campus. Students may make appointments in confidence by contacting the counselor directly via phone or through Guardian.Students can reach KHSC-KansasCOM Counseling Services at: (316) 315-5639. Counseling Services provides immediate support for students on campus through psychotherapy, proactive support programs to assist with the extra stresses associated with medical school and graduate study, and the provision of additional information and support through the KHSC-KansasCOM orientation process. Counseling services can also assist students who are dealing with any kind of substance abuse or addiction issue.

Second, KHSC-KansasCOM also provides students with 24/7 access to ComPsych, a free and confidential counseling service available to students and their families. ComPsych is a nation-wide network in all 50 states. For students wishing to be seen by a counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist off-campus, ComPsych is available at: www.compsych.com. ComPsych is also an excellent option for students who are on clinical rotations away from campus and in other states.

All counseling referrals and sessions are confidential and are not recorded in the student's educational records. 

Learn more in the Student Handbook

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